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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

M202AH

The Beeches

M202BX

Spath Road

M202GH

Palatine Road

M202QQ

Barlow Moor Road

M202UG

Harefield Drive

M202ZE

Princess Road

M203BF

Calluna Mews

M203LP

Circular Road

M202PA

Old Lansdowne Road

M202PG

Stanton Avenue

M203TF

Trafalgar Place

M206TZ

Churchwood Road

M202AZ

Highmarsh Crescent

M202JB

Houseman Crescent

M202UY

Moorfield Road

M202XU

Borrowdale Crescent

M202AY

Didsbury West

M202EA

The Boulevard

M202UJ

Palatine Road

M202WA

Burton Road

M202WS

Lapwing Lane

M202YB

Ashwood Avenue

M203JY

Holmwood Road

M203QR

Wilmslow Road

M206TL

Davenfield Road

M206TS

Lidgate Grove

M201JL

Leopold Avenue

M202AE

Dene Road

M202ED

Clearwater Drive

M202TR

Barlow Moor Road

M202UA

Holme Road

M203JG

Ballbrook Avenue

M202GT

Spath Road

M202NQ

Bushmill Close

M202FL

Eversley Road

M202XQ

Didsbury West

M202YQ

Craigmore Avenue

M206UQ

Hurstmead Terrace

M201QJ

Cavendish Road

M202BW

Didsbury West

M202EJ

Dundreggan Gardens

M202FE

Sandiway Drive

M202FF

Bamford Grove

M203LJ

Palatine Road

M202LF

Bottesford Avenue

M202PW

Barlow Moor Road

M202WJ

Clyde Road

M206UG

Didsbury West

M201QH

Cavendish Road

M202AF

Barlow Moor Road

M202JA

Houseman Crescent

M202WR

Lapwing Lane

M202XR

Micklehurst Avenue

M206DH

Parkfield Road South

M206PR

South Road

M206TU

Crossway

M206UB

Whitechapel Street

M202PB

Old Lansdowne Road

M202TB

Dene Road

M202UQ

Canterbury Park

M202YD

Darley Avenue

M202YG

Winster Avenue

M202DW

Wilmslow Road

M202JL

Northen Grove

M202UU

Barlow Moor Court

M202XY

Riverbank Walk

M202YE

Ambrose Drive

M203LW

Sandileigh Avenue

M202LB

Orchard Grove

M202PX

Mersey Road

M202JD

Houseman Crescent

M202TY

Lancaster Road

M202WH

Clyde Road

M206UR

Lapwing Lane

M201QE

Cavendish Road

M202AL

Highmarsh Crescent

M202EU

The Boulevard

M202FR

The Beeches

M202JF

Hightrees Drive

M202NT

Lapwing Lane

M202RN

Wilmslow Road

M202TX

Holme Road

M202UE

Didsbury West

M202WQ

Leamington Avenue

M202HL

Talford Grove

M202NW

Northen Grove

M202XP

Elmbank Avenue

M206AH

Wilmslow Road

M201LS

Cavendish Road

M202DS

Wilmslow Road

M202PY

Mersey Road

M202ZF

Princess Road

M201JG

Cavendish Road

M202JY

Houseman Crescent

M202TS

Barlow Moor Road

M202ZN

Waterford Avenue

M206TR

Barlow Moor Road

M202EL

Dundreggan Gardens

M202GP

Barlow Moor Road

M202QF

Meridian Place

Data Sources

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