Castle Close Droylsden, Tameside
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (M43), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 39301291.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £212,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Tameside costs £2,447 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Fairfield, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lees Park, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 99 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Droylsden Medical Practice, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £212,500 | £212,500 | £212,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £181,100 | £181,100 | £181,100 |
| 2008 | 1 | £119,950 | £119,950 | £119,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £47,250 | £44,500 | £50,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 6 M43 7AS | Terraced | £212,500 | |
| 14 Oct 2022 | 6 M43 7AS | Terraced | £181,100 | |
| 2 Oct 2008 | 6 M43 7AS | Terraced | £119,950 | |
| 2 Feb 2007 | 6 M43 7AS | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2001 | 6 M43 7AS | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 6 M43 7AS | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 12 May 2000 | 2 M43 7AS | Terraced | £44,500 | |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 1 M43 7AS | Semi-detached | £42,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 67 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1996-2002 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Tameside in 2026-27: Band D £2,447 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,631 | £1,903 | £2,175 | £2,447 | £2,991 | £3,535 | £4,079 | £4,894 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (61% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Cemetery Maintenance Yard, Manor Road, Droylsden: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Droylsden Library and land west of Lock Keepers Court, Manchester Road, Droylsden: up to 65 homes, not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Droylsden Labour Club 100 Manchester Road, Droylsden: up to 5 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Land on the corner of King Street and Market Street, King Street, Droylsden, M43 6DQ: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Dream Centre, King Street, Droylsden, M43 6TR: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Garage land adjacent to 342 Fairfield Road, 342 Fairfield Road, Droylsden, M43 7LN: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
- Land adjacent to 46 Gorsey Fields, 46 Gorsey Fields, Droylsden: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- The Jolly Carter, 231 Manchester Road, Droylsden: up to 34 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 99 m and 100 m above sea level (99 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M43 7AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M43 7AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Fairfield 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Guide Bridge 268,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Gorton 58,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Droylsden (Manchester Metrolink) | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cemetery Road (Manchester Metrolink) | 900 m (0.6 miles) | |
| Audenshaw (Manchester Metrolink) | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Street Droylsden | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Village Hotel Manchester Ashton Car Park Pre Book | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 17.5 km (11 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Droylsden Medical Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Droylsden Pharmacy | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 36 Queens Walk | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Tameside General Hospital | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Droylsden Police Station | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Manchester Droylsden | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lees Park 9.1 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 20-23 and 23A, Fairfield Square, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 20-23 and 23A, Fairfield Square | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lumb Clough | Valley | 790 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Weir Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Bell Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Audenshaw Reservoir Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Boodle Wood | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Wester Hill | Hill | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 9 |
7 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tameside: see them on the Tameside page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 100 m | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Greenside Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aldwyn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Droylsden Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fairfield Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fairfield High School for Girls | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Manchester Road Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Laurus Ryecroft | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Audenshaw Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Enquire Learning Trust At Moorside Primary Academy M43 7DA | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Infinity Childcare Ltd M43 7AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Kings Head M43 7AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 4 Good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Space Station Day Nursery M43 7AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Droylsden FC M43 7AY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Maliks Pizzario M43 7FG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Hungry Station M43 7FG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Active Medlock Sky High Adventure M43 7XA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Droylsden Cricket Club M43 7XA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Raajas M43 7AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Village Cafe M43 7AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| St Marys Church Of England Primary School M43 7BR | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Bombay Spice M43 7AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Home Bargains M43 7YY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2024 |
| B And M Bargains M43 7YY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (hertfordshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Mary Street · Market Street · Crossland Road · Hart Avenue · Bell Street · Moss Street · Hart Street · Ward Road · Medlock Street · Marina Road · Bannerman Road · Albert Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.