Postcode insights

M43 7XF

Robert Owen Street

Droylsden East

Interactive map showing M43 7XF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M43 7XF

Overview

Postcode M43 7XF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Droylsden East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,915 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Droylsden East has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% 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 7XF.

Flood risk

No risk

Droylsden East near M43 7XF 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M43 7XF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
8,878.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.39(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.35(-26%)
Public order
13.35(+32%)
Vehicle crime
9.75(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.19(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
78.77%
Pakistani
11
3.77%
African
10
3.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
3.08%
Other White
8
2.74%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
54
24%
No qualifications
50
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.33%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
33.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
30.53%
Owns with a mortgage
37
28.24%
Other social rented
6
4.58%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M43 7XF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 20263, Robert Owen Street, Manchester, M43 7XFTerracedFreehold£153,000
14 Feb 202527, Holyoake Street, Manchester, M43 7HYTerracedFreehold£225,000
27 Feb 20256, Holyoake Street, Manchester, M43 7HZTerracedFreehold£160,000
15 Aug 202511, Richmond Street, Manchester, M43 7XJSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
13 Apr 202652, Hoppet Lane, Manchester, M43 7HXSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the M43 7XF postcode area, located within Droylsden East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M43 7XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryLaurus RyecroftFree schools

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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 7XF, 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 010CE01005996
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M43 7XF

Is M43 7XF (Droylsden East) safe?

The area around M43 7XF records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 7XF?

The median sale price around M43 7XF 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 7XF?

There are 7 schools close to M43 7XF, including Moorside Primary School (Good), Laurus Ryecroft (Outstanding) and St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M43 7XF?

The closest station to M43 7XF is Ashton Moss (Manchester Metrolink), about 946 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M43 7XF?

M43 7XF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,915 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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