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Didsbury West

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About

Didsbury West is a residential ward situated on the southern edge of Manchester, bordered by the River Mersey to the south. The area is characterised by wide, tree-lined streets and a mix of housing, from large Victorian and Edwardian villas to more modern developments. Its layout centres around several local shopping parades, with Burton Road serving as a primary hub for independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing a focal point for daily life.

The ward contains significant green spaces, including Marie Louise Gardens, a formal park with ornamental features, and the expansive Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden. The latter incorporates the Stenner Woods nature reserve and rock gardens, offering varied landscapes within the city. The area is also home to several schools and Didsbury Library, a Carnegie library built in the early 20th century, which continues to serve the community.

Area overview

On average Didsbury West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Didsbury West is £58,044 per year. There are 7 schools in Didsbury West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Didsbury West is home to around 15,083 people, with a population density of about 4,503.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Didsbury West Population
15,083
Population density
4,503.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
29.17(+384%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.32(+47%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.79(-28%)
Burglary
22.67(+307%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.2(+36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,509
69.66%
Other White
1,125
7.46%
Irish
489
3.24%
Indian
458
3.04%
Pakistani
348
2.31%
Total population: 15,086

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
9,394
71.04%
Level 3 (A level)
1,375
10.4%
No qualifications
924
6.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
740
5.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
401
3.03%
Total 16+ residents: 13,223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
3,123
42.03%
Owns with a mortgage
2,130
28.66%
Owns outright
1,450
19.51%
Other social rented
514
6.92%
Other forms of private rent
121
1.63%
Total households: 7,431

Property prices in Didsbury West

Based on 262 recent sales, the median property price is £337,750 in Didsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,385,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Didsbury West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Didsbury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£790,000
Flats154£256,750
Semi-Detached38£636,125
Terraced57£506,150

10 years median price trend in Didsbury West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didsbury West.

All postcodes in Didsbury West

M206DA

Parkfield Road South

M202QG

Browmere Drive

M206UD

Northenden View

M201JS

Matlock Avenue

M201LY

Georgia Avenue

M203DB

Wilmslow Road

M203LT

Palatine Road

M206TN

Barlow Moor Road

M202AN

Highmarsh Crescent

M202GJ

Barlow Moor Road

M202XD

Rowsley Avenue

M203LD

Gordon Place

M201LD

Burton Road

M202EX

The Boulevard

M202RU

Ford Lane

M203JQ

Palatine Road

M206DG

Wilmslow Road

M206XB

Elm Road

M202NZ

Old Lansdowne Road

M203RB

Mayville Drive

M202LL

Warwick Avenue

M202NN

Northen Grove

M202PE

Mersey Road

M202RB

Wilmslow Road

M206TE

Crossway

M202SZ

Harefield Drive

M202TF

Woodford Gardens

M203JF

St Aldwyns Road

M203LS

Palatine Road

M206US

Lapwing Lane

M202GN

Barlow Moor Road

M206UZ

Pine Road

M201JY

Tunstead Avenue

M203BA

Oak Road

M202LR

Nell Lane

M202QW

Hesketh Avenue

M202ST

Dene Road

M202YA

Barlow Moor Road

M206AA

Lyndhurst Road

M206AB

Ballbrook Avenue

M206TG

Grenfell Road

M202PD

Lapwing Lane

M202XJ

Glenmore Avenue

M201FR

Victoria Avenue

M202EW

Didsbury West

M202LZ

Burton Road

M202SX

Granville Gardens

M202TD

Deneford Road

M202XN

Gladwyn Avenue

M202XW

Southdene Avenue

M203ZA

Palatine Road

M201HW

Burton Road

M202BG

The Beeches

M202SS

Springdale Gardens

M202SU

Dene Road

M202WW

Clyde Road

M202ZP

Riverbank Walk

M203AP

Palatine Road

M202GZ

Victoria Avenue

M202QD

Avoncourt Drive

M202TA

Westmorland Road

M202TQ

Adamson Gardens

M203LB

Circular Road

M202EN

The Boulevard

M202LH

Stratford Avenue

M202NS

Lapwing Lane

M202UZ

Moorfield Road

M202YF

Ambrose Gardens

M202ZB

Ashwood Avenue

M206BZ

Ballbrook Avenue

M206UT

Lapwing Lane

M206XD

Elm Road

M202GF

Dene Park

M202NP

Broxbourne Close

M202NY

Old Lansdowne Road

M202QB

Hesketh Avenue

M202QN

Hesketh Avenue

M203LR

Wolseley Place

M206UJ

Wilmslow Road

M202QH

Palatine Road

M202WT

Lapwing Lane

M206DD

Parkfield Road South

M202EB

Montmano Drive

M202JT

Tripps Mews

M202TP

Holme Road

M202XA

Elizabeth Slinger Road

M202AA

Hayescroft Gardens

M202LJ

Kenilworth Avenue

M202UW

Palatine Road

M203DE

Wilmslow Road

M203JU

Lyndhurst Road

M203RA

The Circuit

M201JZ

Princess Road

M202JX

Mayfair Mews

M202PR

Mersey Road

M202QT

Spath Road

M202SY

Whitehaven Gardens

M203JS

Danesmoor Road

M203LE

Circular Road

M206UX

Lapwing Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.