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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 256 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
Flats151£257,500
Semi-Detached37£635,000
Terraced55£505,000

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

M202UN

Palatine Road

M201QF

Cavendish Road

M202GU

Dene Road

M202UB

Westmorland Road

M201JN

Claremont Avenue

M201LH

Burton Road

M202JS

Pandora Street

M206DB

Parkfield Road South

M202FG

Eversley Road

M202GL

Claremont Grove

M202YH

Northbank Walk

M203DA

Oak Road

M203QL

Redcourt Avenue

M206TY

Churchwood Road

M201JT

Buxton Avenue

M201QG

Cavendish Road

M202DB

Plowley Close

M202FA

Spath Road

M202NR

Lapwing Lane

M202WX

Old Lansdowne Road

M202XF

Darley Avenue

M202YN

Highcroft Avenue

M202ZJ

Mersey Crescent

M201LL

Beaufort Avenue

M202GE

Barlow Moor Road

M202QJ

Linden Road

M201NB

Toddbrook Close

M202BY

Raleigh Close

M202JQ

Houseman Crescent

M202NE

Kensal Drive

M202WG

Palatine Road

M202XH

Oaker Avenue

M202JP

Houseman Crescent

M202LW

Burton Road

M202PU

Barlow Moor Road

M202QZ

Osborne Street

M202YJ

Mersey Crescent

M202FH

Eversley Road

M202FW

Didsbury West

M202UD

Palatine Road

M202ZG

Mersey Crescent

M203PP

Palatine Road

M206UF

Grove Lane

M206UP

Davenfield Road

M202XE

Darley Avenue

M202DH

Burton Road

M202LA

Montrose Avenue

M202LQ

Arley Avenue

M202NB

Burton Road

M202WL

Northen Grove

M203LN

Sandileigh Avenue

M202NL

Northen Grove

M202YR

Twyford Close

M203YA

Palatine Road

M202ZL

Craigmore Avenue

M201LW

Robert Harrison Avenue

M201QD

Cavendish Avenue

M202JJ

Clyde Road

M202LN

Burton Road

M202NX

Queenston Road

M202PT

Stanton Avenue

M202QL

Claremont Grove

M202WF

Palatine Road

M202WN

Clyde Road

M202XZ

Newholme Road

M206UA

Davenfield Grove

M202GD

The Hollies

M202HN

Clyde Road

M202NH

Cresswell Grove

M202PS

Pencarrow Close

M202WU

Old Lansdowne Road

M206TX

Whitechapel Street

M206UU

Lapwing Lane

M201JU

Disley Avenue

M201LJ

Vicker Grove

M202QU

Lancaster Road

M202TT

Didsbury West

M201LU

Cavendish Road

M202DU

Nell Lane

M202TN

Winchester Park

M202UR

Princess Road

M206DQ

Didsbury West

M206UW

Lapwing Lane

M202AJ

Barlow Moor Road

M202GW

Bamford Road

M202JW

Mayfair Park

M202PF

The Beeches Mews

M202SQ

Evans Close

M202TG

Dene Road

M202UX

Barlow Moor Court

M202ZD

Darley Avenue

M206TJ

Ward Street

M201QB

Cavendish Road

M202FJ

Samlesbury Close

M202GY

Victoria Avenue

M202LG

Nell Lane

M202UP

Holme Road

M202ZA

Barlow Moor Road

M202NJ

Clyde Road

M202PN

Barlow Moor Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.