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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

M202TW

Harefield Drive

M202XX

Borrowdale Crescent

M202YP

Glynn Gardens

M203QX

Wilmslow Road

M206DE

Marlowe Drive

M206TP

Barlow Moor Road

M202ND

Tintern Avenue

M202PZ

Agalia Gardens

M202WY

Old Lansdowne Road

M203GS

Wilmslow Road

M203LL

Palatine Crescent

M206TW

Barlow Moor Road

M202EH

Dundreggan Gardens

M202QY

Springdale Gardens

M202UF

Palatine Road

M201JQ

Burton Road

M202DG

Norgate Street

M202NG

Tintern Avenue

M202QP

Bamford Road

M202EY

Didsbury West

M202JN

Clyde Road

M202TJ

Ford Lane

M202ZH

Penroy Avenue

M206TQ

Grenfell Road

M206UE

Grove Lane

M201JX

Bradwell Avenue

M201LX

Georgia Avenue

M202BB

Burton Road

M202DP

Wilmslow Road

M202NA

Burton Road

M202PQ

Barlow Moor Road

M202XL

Craigmore Avenue

M206XF

Oriel Road

M202DY

Didsbury West

M202LP

Orchard Street

M202LU

Highmarsh Crescent

M202NU

Old Lansdowne Road

M202TH

Fordbank Road

M202TL

Birley Park

M202UT

Barlow Moor Road

M202WZ

Queenston Road

M202XS

Oaker Place

M206UY

Pine Road

M202ES

Elizabeth Slinger Road

M202GX

Springdale Gardens

M202LE

Tintern Avenue

M202TE

Deneford Road

M202XG

Walsingham Avenue

M203DD

Wensley Drive

M206UH

Didsbury West

M202DR

Wilmslow Road

M202ET

Didsbury West

M202GA

Spath Road

M202JR

Moordale Street

M202QX

Victoria Avenue

M202RA

Victoria Avenue

M202UL

Larke Rise

M203YH

Blackburn Gardens

M206TF

Field Place

M206XA

Oakfield Road

M201JR

Perrygate Avenue

M202DN

Wilmslow Road

M202GB

Mersey Meadows

M202QA

Mersey Road

M202YL

Rosegarth Avenue

M203JR

Redclyffe Road

M203JT

Danesmoor Road

M206AE

Holmwood Road

M206TT

Crossway

Data Sources

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