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About

East Didsbury is a residential suburb located approximately five miles south of Manchester city centre. The area is characterised by its mix of Edwardian and Victorian housing, alongside more modern developments, providing a range of living options. It functions as a local hub with a concentrated high street offering essential shops, supermarkets, and a variety of cafes and restaurants. The area is well-connected by public transport, primarily through the Metrolink tram line which terminates at the East Didsbury station, facilitating direct access to the city.

The suburb is bordered by the River Mersey and its surrounding parks and golf courses, which provide green space and walking routes. This includes the Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden, a notable local attraction featuring rock gardens and alpine plant collections. The area maintains a community-oriented atmosphere with several well-regarded state and independent schools. Its position offers a balance between suburban living and the convenience of city access, supported by reliable transport links and local amenities.

Area overview

On average East Didsbury has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Didsbury is £58,940 per year. There are 3 schools in East Didsbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). East Didsbury is home to around 8,042 people, with a population density of about 3,066.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Didsbury Population
8,042
Population density
3,066.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.65(-47%)
Vehicle crime
19.52(+224%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.3(-23%)
Burglary
13.06(+134%)
Public order
9.57(-5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,763
59.26%
Pakistani
1,030
12.81%
Other White
315
3.92%
Irish
299
3.72%
Arab
267
3.32%
Total population: 8,038

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,646
56.01%
Level 3 (A level)
800
12.29%
No qualifications
762
11.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
615
9.45%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
380
5.84%
Total 16+ residents: 6,510

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,214
37.9%
Owns outright
1,162
36.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
588
18.36%
Other social rented
127
3.97%
Other forms of private rent
58
1.81%
Total households: 3,203

Property prices in East Didsbury

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £400,750 in East Didsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £201,025 up to £2,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Didsbury 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 East Didsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£636,000
Flats17£320,000
Semi-Detached45£400,000
Terraced8£499,500

10 years median price trend in East Didsbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Didsbury.

All postcodes in East Didsbury

M202WP

Lakenheath Close

M205QQ

Parrs Wood Road

M205PP

Denholm Road

M202EQ

Turnstone Avenue

M202RQ

Stenner Lane

M205NU

Kingsway

M205PS

Oakway

M205QA

Parrs Wood Road

M205QT

Parrs Wood Road

M205WG

Kingsway

M205WH

Broughville Drive

M191GH

Withnell Road

M205AA

Wilmslow Road

M205LJ

Didsbury Park

M205WQ

Kingsway

M191WW

Kingsway

M202NF

Bloomesbury Avenue

M202RB

Wilmslow Road

M205GL

Moresby Drive

M205WD

Wilmslow Road

M206JX

Broseley Avenue

M206BX

Parrs Wood Road

M206FP

Elgin Avenue

M205AB

Wilmslow Road

M205GA

Broad Oak Lane

M205GB

Farlands Drive

M205LL

Dalston Drive

M205PL

Morningside Drive

M205PQ

Morningside Drive

M205QW

Mosswood Park

M205WY

Kingsway

M202LD

Didsbury East

M205QF

Norview Drive

M191UF

Fog Lane

M205GJ

Parrs Wood Road

M205GR

Maywood Avenue

M191SZ

Shortland Crescent

M202SG

Wilmslow Road

M202XB

Lakenheath Close

M205PA

Kingsway

M205PR

Morningside Drive

M205QN

Cranston Drive

M191RH

Kinburn Road

M191SE

Fog Lane

M205NR

Kingsway

M202SL

Didsbury East

M205GN

Malgam Drive

M205GQ

Parrs Wood Road

M205QB

Broad Oak Lane

M205QD

Jayton Avenue

M205NW

Newlands Drive

M205WL

Crandon Drive

M205WN

Avalon Drive

M205WS

Fairmile Drive

M202LY

Didsbury East

M202SE

Kingston Road

M205NS

Kingsway

M205GP

Parrs Wood Road

M205PB

Kingsway

M205PG

Wilmslow Road

M191RS

Burnage Lane

M202FD

Firecrest Drive

M202HW

Walkershall Way

M205LA

Welton Avenue

M205LD

Dalston Drive

M205LN

Marton Avenue

M202ZY

Didsbury East

M205PD

Laneside Road

M202SD

Millgate Lane

M205NG

Wilmslow Road

M191RU

Uppermill Drive

M205PE

Winwood Road

M191QW

Saddlewood Avenue

M202RW

Wilmslow Road

M205LR

Sandhurst Road

M205NY

Greenview Drive

M191GL

Homestead Crescent

M191GW

Kingsway

M191RA

Kingsway

M191RL

Lynnwood Road

M202FN

Turnstone Avenue

M202SW

Millgate Lane

M202WD

Bempton Drive

M205GH

Riverton Road

M191RQ

Burnage Lane

M191PL

Kingsway

M205LB

Ruabon Road

M205WA

Parrs Wood Road

M191RN

Main Avenue

M191JS

Kingsway

M191RG

Burnage Lane

M191TD

Burnage Lane

M202RY

Didsbury Park

M202RZ

Kingston Road

M205QH

Riverton Road

M205QL

Farlands Drive

M205WW

Selsey Drive

M206JF

Parrs Wood Road

M206JR

Colemore Avenue

M202BN

Bloomesbury Avenue

Data Sources

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