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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

M203TF

Trafalgar Place

M202NQ

Bushmill Close

M202UL

Larke Rise

M202UR

Princess Road

M202NR

Lapwing Lane

M206DG

Wilmslow Road

M202QY

Springdale Gardens

M202WG

Palatine Road

M202JD

Houseman Crescent

M202TY

Lancaster Road

M202XP

Elmbank Avenue

M202TA

Westmorland Road

M202GW

Bamford Road

M202NX

Queenston Road

M202XY

Riverbank Walk

M202GZ

Victoria Avenue

M202YA

Barlow Moor Road

M202NN

Northen Grove

M202PG

Stanton Avenue

M202TH

Fordbank Road

M202WQ

Leamington Avenue

M206UD

Northenden View

M202JF

Hightrees Drive

M202YG

Winster Avenue

M202AE

Dene Road

M202LW

Burton Road

M202GJ

Barlow Moor Road

M202QQ

Barlow Moor Road

M202FR

The Beeches

M203LS

Palatine Road

M201HW

Burton Road

M202QN

Hesketh Avenue

M202EA

The Boulevard

M202XQ

Didsbury West

M202XZ

Newholme Road

M202LR

Nell Lane

M202UN

Palatine Road

M202FJ

Samlesbury Close

M202WZ

Queenston Road

M202NW

Northen Grove

M202JJ

Clyde Road

M202JT

Tripps Mews

M202WL

Northen Grove

M202ZB

Ashwood Avenue

M202GL

Claremont Grove

M203JF

St Aldwyns Road

M202BY

Raleigh Close

M202PX

Mersey Road

M202AZ

Highmarsh Crescent

M202DH

Burton Road

M206XB

Elm Road

M206TP

Barlow Moor Road

M202XW

Southdene Avenue

M202XR

Micklehurst Avenue

M202LJ

Kenilworth Avenue

M203BA

Oak Road

M203JY

Holmwood Road

M201QG

Cavendish Road

M202YE

Ambrose Drive

M203LD

Gordon Place

M202UY

Moorfield Road

M202DR

Wilmslow Road

M206XD

Elm Road

M206BZ

Ballbrook Avenue

M206UW

Lapwing Lane

M203YA

Palatine Road

M202EY

Didsbury West

M202GP

Barlow Moor Road

M202DS

Wilmslow Road

M202QW

Hesketh Avenue

M202QD

Avoncourt Drive

M202EX

The Boulevard

M202ZP

Riverbank Walk

M202UA

Holme Road

M206UA

Davenfield Grove

M202RU

Ford Lane

M206UB

Whitechapel Street

M202EU

The Boulevard

M206TS

Lidgate Grove

M202XX

Borrowdale Crescent

M206PR

South Road

M202NP

Broxbourne Close

M202NZ

Old Lansdowne Road

M202QB

Hesketh Avenue

M203YH

Blackburn Gardens

M202FG

Eversley Road

M202PD

Lapwing Lane

M202UG

Harefield Drive

M202LP

Orchard Street

M201LJ

Vicker Grove

M202QX

Victoria Avenue

M202AL

Highmarsh Crescent

M202SU

Dene Road

M202PN

Barlow Moor Road

M206TR

Barlow Moor Road

M202LN

Burton Road

M201LH

Burton Road

M202GU

Dene Road

M206TY

Churchwood Road

M202GN

Barlow Moor Road

Data Sources

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