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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 high 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
3/10
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(+387%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.32(+52%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.79(-28%)
Burglary
22.67(+309%)
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 302 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 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
Terraced61£505,000
Semi-Detached51£635,000
Detached15£790,000
Flats175£263,500

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

M202QU

Lancaster Road

M206TG

Grenfell Road

M202UD

Palatine Road

M203LP

Circular Road

M202XG

Walsingham Avenue

M202ET

Didsbury West

M202YH

Northbank Walk

M202XN

Gladwyn Avenue

M203LT

Palatine Road

M202PE

Mersey Road

M202LE

Tintern Avenue

M206DA

Parkfield Road South

M202PF

The Beeches Mews

M202PZ

Agalia Gardens

M203JS

Danesmoor Road

M202XS

Oaker Place

M202NB

Burton Road

M202JB

Houseman Crescent

M202GY

Victoria Avenue

M202YJ

Mersey Crescent

M202YF

Ambrose Gardens

M202XE

Darley Avenue

M202QH

Palatine Road

M203LR

Wolseley Place

M202FH

Eversley Road

M202ES

Elizabeth Slinger Road

M202TL

Birley Park

M201FR

Victoria Avenue

M203RB

Mayville Drive

M206TW

Barlow Moor Road

M202WH

Clyde Road

M202NJ

Clyde Road

M202SX

Granville Gardens

M202WN

Clyde Road

M201QF

Cavendish Road

M202ED

Clearwater Drive

M202TJ

Ford Lane

M202ZJ

Mersey Crescent

M202FL

Eversley Road

M201NB

Toddbrook Close

M201QB

Cavendish Road

M201JY

Tunstead Avenue

M206UX

Lapwing Lane

M206UU

Lapwing Lane

M206TL

Davenfield Road

M203DB

Wilmslow Road

M202NG

Tintern Avenue

M202WX

Old Lansdowne Road

M203LB

Circular Road

M202UZ

Moorfield Road

M202JP

Houseman Crescent

M206DQ

Didsbury West

M203LN

Sandileigh Avenue

M201QE

Cavendish Road

M202TB

Dene Road

M201JN

Claremont Avenue

M206TE

Crossway

M206TU

Crossway

M202RA

Victoria Avenue

M202UJ

Palatine Road

M202HL

Talford Grove

M206DD

Parkfield Road South

M202UW

Palatine Road

M206TJ

Ward Street

M202LQ

Arley Avenue

M202NL

Northen Grove

M203JU

Lyndhurst Road

M202WS

Lapwing Lane

M202QJ

Linden Road

M206UY

Pine Road

M201JL

Leopold Avenue

M201JX

Bradwell Avenue

M203ZA

Palatine Road

M203AP

Palatine Road

M202XF

Darley Avenue

M202TQ

Adamson Gardens

M206TX

Whitechapel Street

M202PB

Old Lansdowne Road

M202UB

Westmorland Road

M206UQ

Hurstmead Terrace

M203JR

Redclyffe Road

M206AH

Wilmslow Road

M202UE

Didsbury West

M202BW

Spath Road

M202WF

Palatine Road

M203JQ

Palatine Road

M202AF

Barlow Moor Road

M202HN

Clyde Road

M202SZ

Harefield Drive

M202YQ

Craigmore Avenue

M202JW

Mayfair Park

M206TN

Barlow Moor Road

M202ST

Dene Road

M202AY

Didsbury West

M202LB

Orchard Grove

M202YB

Ashwood Avenue

M206UR

Lapwing Lane

M202EJ

Dundreggan Gardens

M206UP

Davenfield Road

M203LL

Palatine Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.