M43 — MANCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in M43

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M43 is £222,555, which is 42% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M43 cost 22.5% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M43 have fallen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£352,462	108
Semi-detached	£233,604	528
Terraced	£185,595	360
Flat	£169,308	101
All types	£222,555	1119

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in M43

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M43 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in M43

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M43 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Fairfield Road Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Mary's CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Droylsden Academy	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
Fairfield High School for Girls	Secondary	Good	mi
Manchester Road Primary Academy	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

239,643

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

16.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M43 are 365.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

365.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M43 is collected by Tameside. The Band D rate is £2,086/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

M43 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M43 (MANCHESTER) offers affordable property prices (£222,555, 22% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (365 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M43?

The average house price in M43 (MANCHESTER) is £222,555, based on 1119 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 22% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.9% over the past year.

Is M43 a safe area to live?

Crime in M43 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in M43?

There are 9 schools in or near M43. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in M43?

Council tax in M43 is collected by Tameside. The Band D rate is £2,086 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in M43?

The average broadband download speed in M43 is 365 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in M43 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in M43 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 239,643.