Postcode insights

M43 7TB

Osprey Drive

Droylsden East

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Detailed insights for M43 7TB

Overview

Postcode M43 7TB is located in a major urban area, within the Droylsden East ward of Tameside in the North West region, and forms part of the Droylsden East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droylsden East is £43,687 per year. The nearest station is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Droylsden East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Droylsden East has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Droylsden East is £43,687 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M43 7TB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 7TB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)
0.9 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
4,984.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.19(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.44(-75%)
Other theft
4.44(-33%)
Public order
3.7(-63%)
Burglary
3.7(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
90.1%
Indian
7
2.24%
Chinese
6
1.92%
Pakistani
6
1.92%
Irish
5
1.6%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
32.96%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.07%
No qualifications
36
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.63%
Total 16+ residents: 270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
53.28%
Owns with a mortgage
49
40.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.28%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.64%
Social rents from council
1
0.82%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Droylsden East

Median price£229,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£187K – £269K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £229,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Droylsden East area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £470,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£351,000£335
Semi-Detached36£251,500£278
Terraced39£204,000£255
Flats7£105,000£162

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Droylsden East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,500£82,000£124,000£110,000
2017£218,000£67,500£138,000£135,000
2018£240,000£120,000£133,500£139,995
2019£236,250£90,000£141,950£130,300
2020£233,000£140,000£165,000£137,600
2021£287,500£127,000£200,000£158,000
2022£320,000£120,000£230,000£172,000
2023£365,000£128,000£200,000£172,000
2024£327,500£142,500£237,500£185,000
2025£342,000£120,000£242,000£200,000
2026£360,000£40,000£250,000£177,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Droylsden East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£152£141£127
2017£192£128£163£149
2018£194£173£178£152
2019£246£159£176£159
2020£252£200£217£170
2021£277£180£232£208
2022£288£219£255£219
2023£340£233£243£214
2024£331£195£295£236
2025£329£165£279£250
2026£303£106£281£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Droylsden East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7TB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7TB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 20251, Woodcock Close, Manchester, M43 7TDDetachedLeasehold£405,000
23 Sept 20252, Brookside Avenue, Manchester, M43 7LETerracedFreehold£186,000
10 Oct 20256, Bittern Drive, Manchester, M43 7TTDetachedLeasehold£412,650
21 Jul 202520, Brooklands Drive, Manchester, M43 7LPDetachedFreehold£385,000
03 Feb 202517, Brooklands Drive, Manchester, M43 7LPSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the M43 7TB postcode area, located within Droylsden East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 7TB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLaurus RyecroftFree schools

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 7TB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline England

Droylsden East - 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 EastE05014526
ParishTameside, unparished areaE43000162
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Droylsden EastE02001238
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 010AE01005993
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 7TB

Is M43 7TB (Droylsden East) safe?

The area around M43 7TB records about 46 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 public order.

What is the average house price near M43 7TB?

The median sale price around M43 7TB in Droylsden East is £229,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M43 7TB?

There are 6 schools close to M43 7TB, including Laurus Ryecroft (Outstanding), Moorside Primary School (Good) and St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 7TB?

The closest station to M43 7TB is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,086 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 7TB?

M43 7TB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,774 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M43 7TB (Droylsden East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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