Postcode insights

M43 7UZ

Chaucer Avenue

Droylsden West

Interactive map showing M43 7UZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 7UZ

Overview

Postcode M43 7UZ 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 Central area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year. The nearest station is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Droylsden Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,095 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Droylsden Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Droylsden Central near M43 7UZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 7UZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
9,648.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.69(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.19(-49%)
Shoplifting
9.19(+59%)
Vehicle crime
5.91(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
291
88.45%
Irish
7
2.13%
Other Black
5
1.52%
Other White
5
1.52%
Pakistani
4
1.22%
Total population: 329

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
22.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
18.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.53%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
37.01%
Owns outright
45
35.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
25.98%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7UZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7UZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202571, Shelley Grove, Manchester, M43 7YESemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
07 Nov 2025121, Shelley Grove, Manchester, M43 7YESemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
09 Jul 202559, Shelley Grove, Manchester, M43 7YESemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
27 Mar 202573, Shelley Grove, Manchester, M43 7YETerracedFreehold£223,000
16 Jan 202611, Masefield Road, Manchester, M43 6RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the M43 7UZ postcode area, located within Droylsden Central, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 7UZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M43 7UZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoManchester Road, Tameside, M43 6TQWalking directions to Tesco
0.1 miIcelandGreenside Lane, Tameside, M43 7YYWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miSparSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miHappy NewsSunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PAWalking directions to Happy News
0.5 miCalifornia WinesChelwood Drive, Tameside, M43 7QTWalking directions to California Wines

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 7UZ, 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 CentralE02001239
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tameside 011DE01006004
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 7UZ

Is M43 7UZ (Droylsden Central) safe?

The area around M43 7UZ records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 7UZ?

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

What schools are near M43 7UZ?

There are 12 schools close to M43 7UZ, including St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) and Moorside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 7UZ?

The closest station to M43 7UZ is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), about 360 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 7UZ?

M43 7UZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,095 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M43 7UZ (Droylsden Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

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