Postcode sector · M43 6

Is Droylsden a good place to live?

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In Droylsden (M43 6), homes sell for around £233,096 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Droylsden M43 6

Droylsden M43 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,545 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

1995: mean £36,112, median £36,750 (149 sales)1996: mean £36,124, median £36,500 (136 sales)1997: mean £38,217, median £37,000 (160 sales)1998: mean £37,443, median £37,995 (157 sales)1999: mean £46,091, median £42,000 (179 sales)2000: mean £43,053, median £40,750 (216 sales)2001: mean £43,726, median £42,000 (223 sales)2002: mean £51,389, median £49,950 (251 sales)2003: mean £64,053, median £60,500 (252 sales)2004: mean £83,130, median £79,950 (220 sales)2005: mean £96,466, median £92,725 (136 sales)2006: mean £109,745, median £105,000 (239 sales)2007: mean £121,972, median £117,000 (210 sales)2008: mean £111,961, median £110,000 (113 sales)2009: mean £93,180, median £95,000 (87 sales)2010: mean £92,863, median £92,050 (98 sales)2011: mean £98,931, median £97,500 (89 sales)2012: mean £95,044, median £92,875 (76 sales)2013: mean £92,289, median £87,000 (73 sales)2014: mean £106,019, median £95,000 (133 sales)2015: mean £115,065, median £105,500 (152 sales)2016: mean £115,032, median £112,000 (150 sales)2017: mean £118,489, median £114,500 (176 sales)2018: mean £130,573, median £128,975 (182 sales)2019: mean £138,384, median £130,750 (166 sales)2020: mean £152,753, median £142,500 (144 sales)2021: mean £181,161, median £165,000 (217 sales)2022: mean £214,619, median £210,000 (279 sales)2023: mean £240,447, median £210,000 (273 sales)2024: mean £233,096, median £205,000 (224 sales)2025: mean £203,442, median £200,000 (145 sales)2026: mean £197,230, median £185,000 (31 sales)1995: mean £36,112, median £36,750 (149 sales)1996: mean £36,124, median £36,500 (136 sales)1997: mean £38,217, median £37,000 (160 sales)1998: mean £37,443, median £37,995 (157 sales)1999: mean £46,091, median £42,000 (179 sales)2000: mean £43,053, median £40,750 (216 sales)2001: mean £43,726, median £42,000 (223 sales)2002: mean £51,389, median £49,950 (251 sales)2003: mean £64,053, median £60,500 (252 sales)2004: mean £83,130, median £79,950 (220 sales)2005: mean £96,466, median £92,725 (136 sales)2006: mean £109,745, median £105,000 (239 sales)2007: mean £121,972, median £117,000 (210 sales)2008: mean £111,961, median £110,000 (113 sales)2009: mean £93,180, median £95,000 (87 sales)2010: mean £92,863, median £92,050 (98 sales)2011: mean £98,931, median £97,500 (89 sales)2012: mean £95,044, median £92,875 (76 sales)2013: mean £92,289, median £87,000 (73 sales)2014: mean £106,019, median £95,000 (133 sales)2015: mean £115,065, median £105,500 (152 sales)2016: mean £115,032, median £112,000 (150 sales)2017: mean £118,489, median £114,500 (176 sales)2018: mean £130,573, median £128,975 (182 sales)2019: mean £138,384, median £130,750 (166 sales)2020: mean £152,753, median £142,500 (144 sales)2021: mean £181,161, median £165,000 (217 sales)2022: mean £214,619, median £210,000 (279 sales)2023: mean £240,447, median £210,000 (273 sales)2024: mean £233,096, median £205,000 (224 sales)2025: mean £203,442, median £200,000 (145 sales)2026: mean £197,230, median £185,000 (31 sales) MeanMedian £240,447 £36,112 1995 2026*

Annual sold price in M43 6, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (31 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Who lives here

Median age
38
One-person households
30%
Households with children
32%
Households
10,810

Owned 61% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 22%

Census 2021 (ONS), for M43 6.

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Droylsden M43 6: frequently asked questions

Is Droylsden M43 6 a good place to live?

In Droylsden (M43 6), homes sell for around £233,096 on average, there are 4 schools in the area (2 of 2 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

How much are house prices in Droylsden M43 6?

Homes in Droylsden M43 6 sell for around £233,096 on average, based on 224 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Droylsden M43 6 at risk of flooding?

Droylsden M43 6 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,545 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Droylsden M43 6?

There are 4 schools in Droylsden M43 6 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Droylsden M43 6 any good?

Of the 2 Ofsted-rated schools in Droylsden M43 6, 2 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Droylsden M43 6 a deprived area?

Droylsden M43 6 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).