West Drive, Droylsden, Manchester
House prices, sold prices and local information for M43 6PU.
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At a glance
4 property sales on West Drive, Droylsden, Manchester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 25 Aug 2021. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £200,000. By property type, sales here have been 75% semi-detached, 25% terraced. Recorded sale prices on West Drive range from £145,000 to £237,500. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on West Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. West Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all M43 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £200,000 | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Terraced | 1 | £145,000 | 24 Nov 2017 |
Sold prices on West Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, West Drive M43 6PU | 11 Jul 2025 | £1,500 | Other | Freehold |
| 25, West Drive M43 6PU | 25 Aug 2021 | £237,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, West Drive M43 6PU | 13 Feb 2020 | £205,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, West Drive M43 6PU | 14 Feb 2019 | £157,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, West Drive M43 6PU | 24 Nov 2017 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, West Drive M43 6PU | 11 Mar 2016 | £800 | Other | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near West Drive
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of West Drive in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
West Drive is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston Flood alert area
- Lower River Irwell catchment including areas in Greater Manchester Flood alert area
- River Mersey Uplands catchment including Hyde, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Stalybridge and Glossop Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near West Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden Academy 926 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy 371 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 405 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Greenside Primary School 446 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Fairfield Road Primary School 434 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School 232 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Hanthorn House School | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Fairfield High School for Girls 986 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Fairfield station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Gorton station 1.0 mi · 20 min walk
- Belle Vue station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) 0.1 mi · 3 min walk
- Edge Lane (Manchester Metrolink) 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ash Road (opp, Manor Road) 2 min walk
- Ash Road (adj, Manor Road) 2 min walk
- Cemetery Road Metrolink Stop (Stop A, Manchester Road) 2 min walk
- Cemetery Road Metrolink Stop (Stop B, Manchester Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Market Street Medical Practice
76 Market Street, Droylsden, Manchester · 0.4 mi - Droylsden Medical Practice
1-3 Albion Drive, Manchester · 0.5 mi - Medlock Vale Medical Practice
58 Ashton Road, Droylsden, Manchester · 0.5 mi - Lime Square Medical Centre
Lime Square, Ashton Old Road, Manchester · 0.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Tesco Droylsden Superstore · 0.3 mi
- Iceland Iceland Droylsden · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Droylsden · 0.5 mi
- Iceland Iceland Clayton · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Market Street Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Droylsden Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.2 mi
- 36 Queens Walk · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 563 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 17.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,369 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Tameside with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on West Drive
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Who lives around West Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Tameside | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87% | 85.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.5% | 2.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 2% | 0.9% |
Religion
| Here | Tameside | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.6% | 47.8% |
| No religion | 33.3% | 38% |
| Muslim | 4.5% | 7.3% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Tameside | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 89.7% |
| Born outside the UK | 9.1% | 10.3% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tameside | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 21.8% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 21.3% | 24.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 17.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.2% | 11.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.9% | 15.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 3% | 2.7% |
General health
| Here | Tameside | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 45.3% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.7% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.5% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tameside | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.5% | 43.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 26.8% | 26.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 22.9% | 23.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.7% | 6.6% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Tameside.
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