Postcode M43 7WQ 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Droylsden Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Droylsden Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% 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.
The average income per household in Droylsden Central is £43,929 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M43 7WQ.
Droylsden Central near M43 7WQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.8 mi | Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £267,500 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £225,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 21 | £190,000 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7WQ.
In the M43 7WQ postcode area, located within Droylsden Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M43 7WQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Happy News | Sunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PA | Walking directions to Happy News |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Sunnyside Road, Tameside, M43 7PA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Tameside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M43 7WQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sharon Barker
Droylsden West - Elected 7 May 2026
Angela Rayner
Ashton-under-Lyne - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M43 7WQ records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around M43 7WQ in Droylsden Central is £224,000 (about £272 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to M43 7WQ, including Moorside Primary School (Good), St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy and Greenside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M43 7WQ is Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink), about 1,013 m away, serving the Metrolink line.
M43 7WQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashton-under-Lyne covering M43 7WQ is Angela Rayner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Barker (Reform UK).
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.