Postcode insights

M43 7UP

Ribble Walk

Droylsden East

Interactive map showing M43 7UP and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 7UP

Overview

Postcode M43 7UP 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
38.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Droylsden East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,516 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Droylsden East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.1%

Approximately 38.1% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from M43 7UP.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 7UP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Fairfield

N/A

Walking directions to Fairfield

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
3,209 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.52(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.14(+90%)
Shoplifting
34.14(+491%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.59(+118%)
Burglary
18.47(+233%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
72.73%
African
35
9.09%
Other White
28
7.27%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.08%
Chinese
6
1.56%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
27.79%
No qualifications
86
25.98%
Level 3 (A level)
57
17.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 331

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
68
30.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
63
27.88%
Owns with a mortgage
53
23.45%
Owns outright
19
8.41%
Social rents from council
18
7.96%
Total households: 226

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7UP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7UP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 May 202519, Ribble Walk, Manchester, M43 7UPTerracedFreehold£233,000
04 Jul 202572A, Market Street, Manchester, M43 6DEFlatsLeasehold£105,000
03 Mar 202582, Market Street, Manchester, M43 6DETerracedLeasehold£146,000
21 Mar 202515, Moorcroft Street, Manchester, M43 7YBTerracedLeasehold£130,000
23 Jul 20254, Ashton Road, Manchester, M43 7BPOtherFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the M43 7UP postcode area, located within Droylsden East, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 7UP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryFairfield Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryFairfield High School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 7UP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 7UP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandGreenside Lane, Tameside, M43 7YYWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miTescoManchester Road, Tameside, M43 6TQWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miNisaKershaw Lane, Tameside, M34 5SJWalking directions to Nisa
0.5 miFairfield Off Licence & Groceries StoreAshton Old Road, Manchester, M11 1HWWalking directions to Fairfield Off Licence & Groceries Store
0.5 miMike's NewsCheeryble Street, Tameside, M43 6TDWalking directions to Mike's 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 7UP, 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 010EE01006000
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 7UP

Is M43 7UP (Droylsden East) safe?

The area around M43 7UP records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 7UP?

The median sale price around M43 7UP 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 7UP?

There are 12 schools close to M43 7UP, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good), Fairfield Road Primary School (Good) and Fairfield High School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 7UP?

The closest station to M43 7UP is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), about 125 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 7UP?

M43 7UP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,516 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M43 7UP 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.