Postcode insights

M43 7SA

Chestnut Avenue

Droylsden West

Interactive map showing M43 7SA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 7SA

Overview

Postcode M43 7SA is located in a major urban area, within the Droylsden West ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Droylsden West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droylsden West is £42,269 per year. The nearest station is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Sunnybank Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Droylsden West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Droylsden West has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Droylsden West is £42,269 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from M43 7SA.

Flood risk

No risk

Droylsden West near M43 7SA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 7SA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M43 7SA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSunnybank ParkLargeWalking directions to Sunnybank Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
2,270.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.52(-72%)
Vehicle crime
9.82(+64%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.12(-49%)
Public order
4.91(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
84.95%
Other White
11
3.94%
African
8
2.87%
Caribbean
5
1.79%
Chinese
4
1.43%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
22.5%
No qualifications
52
21.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15%
Level 3 (A level)
33
13.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.92%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
52
44.07%
Owns with a mortgage
42
35.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
18.64%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Droylsden West

Median price£224,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £249K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £224,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Droylsden West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Droylsden West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£267,500£265
Semi-Detached70£225,000£279
Terraced21£190,000£259

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droylsden West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172,000£118,000£101,500
2017£205,000£129,000£105,000
2018£179,950£137,500£122,500
2019£216,750£143,000£124,250
2020£205,000£151,000£137,500
2021£290,000£175,000£150,000
2022£291,000£207,750£176,200
2023£277,500£210,000£185,500
2024£258,000£207,000£180,000
2025£283,500£225,000£188,000
2026£280,000£225,000£219,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£142£138
2017£180£156£138
2018£214£172£150
2019£223£177£160
2020£210£195£167
2021£259£215£207
2022£310£253£216
2023£307£259£221
2024£276£255£232
2025£247£281£262
2026£278£271£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Droylsden West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026333, Greenside Lane, Manchester, M43 7RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,000
28 Jul 202517, Glenville Terrace, Manchester, M43 7SSTerracedLeasehold£187,000
18 Feb 202641, Briarwood Avenue, Manchester, M43 7RQTerracedFreehold£140,000
31 Jul 202524, Briarwood Avenue, Manchester, M43 7RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
13 Mar 202519, Hawkstone Avenue, Manchester, M43 7RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£191,200

Schools

In the M43 7SA postcode area, located within Droylsden West, there are 12 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 7SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGreenside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySouth Failsworth Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimarySt Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 7SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 7SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCalifornia WinesChelwood Drive, Tameside, M43 7QTWalking directions to California Wines
0.5 miSparSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miHappy NewsSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Happy News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,339
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M43 7SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sharon Barker

Droylsden West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Angela Rayner

Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictTamesideE08000008
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshton-under-LyneE14001070
WardDroylsden WestE05014527
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Droylsden WestE02001240
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 012DE01006006
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 7SA

Is M43 7SA (Droylsden West) safe?

The area around M43 7SA records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M43 7SA?

The median sale price around M43 7SA in Droylsden West is £224,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M43 7SA?

There are 14 schools close to M43 7SA, including Greenside Primary School (Good), South Failsworth Community Primary School (Outstanding) and St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 7SA?

The closest station to M43 7SA is Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,242 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 7SA?

M43 7SA scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,186 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M43 7SA (Droylsden West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M43 7SA is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Barker (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.