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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
4/10
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(+226%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.3(-20%)
Burglary
13.06(+136%)
Public order
9.57(-6%)
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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £385,250 in East Didsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,250 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
Terraced9£400,000
Semi-Detached50£393,750
Flats16£290,000
Detached9£528,000

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

M202LD

Didsbury East

M202XB

Lakenheath Close

M205GP

Parrs Wood Road

M205GR

Maywood Avenue

M191QH

Poplar Road

M205GA

Broad Oak Lane

M202DX

Towers Business Park

M205NT

Merston Drive

M205WP

Didsbury East

M191WA

Lane End Road

M206JR

Colemore Avenue

M205GL

Moresby Drive

M205QP

Wilmslow Road

M191GW

Kingsway

M205QD

Jayton Avenue

M205LR

Sandhurst Road

M205QW

Mosswood Park

M191SX

Kingsway

M202NF

Bloomesbury Avenue

M205GN

Malgam Drive

M205GQ

Parrs Wood Road

M191RT

Lavister Avenue

M202ZY

Didsbury East

M202LS

Parrs Wood Road

M202HJ

Didsbury East

M206EN

Elmsmere Road

M205PL

Morningside Drive

M205NN

Parrs Wood Road

M206JG

Baldock Road

M205WA

Parrs Wood Road

M205LB

Ruabon Road

M205NS

Kingsway

M206JX

Broseley Avenue

M191GN

School Lane

M205NF

Gawsworth Avenue

M205GH

Riverton Road

M205LW

Ruabon Road

M205QL

Farlands Drive

M205QE

Bankside Road

M205QU

Riverton Road

M202LX

Didsbury East

M205QN

Cranston Drive

M191RH

Kinburn Road

M191JS

Kingsway

M205WY

Kingsway

M205GD

Bankside Road

M206JZ

Parrs Wood Road

M191SE

Fog Lane

M205LJ

Didsbury Park

M191AT

Fog Lane

M205WT

Merston Drive

M205QS

Parrs Wood Road

M191QW

Saddlewood Avenue

M191QN

Saddlewood Avenue

M191UG

Fog Lane

M202SE

Kingston Road

M205NW

Newlands Drive

M205WF

Mellington Avenue

M202HW

Walkershall Way

M191JU

Kingsway

M205WJ

Oakdale Drive

M205PR

Morningside Drive

M202RZ

Kingston Road

M206GP

Atwood Road

M205WL

Crandon Drive

M205NA

Parrs Wood Road

M202HY

Didsbury East

M205WD

Wilmslow Road

M205PE

Winwood Road

M191GP

Riva Road

M205GT

Parrs Wood Road

M205QG

Parrs Wood Road

M205NL

Wilmslow Road

M191SY

Kingsway

M205NH

Mellington Avenue

M205NU

Kingsway

M205WB

Parrs Wood Avenue

M205GE

Tanfield Road

M205LG

Dalston Drive

M191JX

Albury Drive

M202WE

Bempton Drive

M202FQ

Skylark Close

M191RJ

Lynnwood Road

M202RY

Didsbury Park

M205LP

Brayton Avenue

M205PP

Denholm Road

M191RQ

Burnage Lane

M206FP

Elgin Avenue

M202RB

Wilmslow Road

M205QR

Highbank Drive

M202SL

Didsbury East

M202QR

Wilmslow Road

M202SB

Kingston Road

M191GJ

Homestead Crescent

M205NY

Greenview Drive

M202DS

Wilmslow Road

M191WW

Kingsway

M191AY

Fog Lane

M191RD

Kingsway

M205PA

Kingsway

Data Sources

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