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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

M191RS

Burnage Lane

M202SP

Kingston Avenue

M205LA

Welton Avenue

M205WQ

Kingsway

M202FN

Turnstone Avenue

M191GH

Withnell Road

M202RT

Wingate Drive

M205GG

Broad Oak Lane

M202SW

Millgate Lane

M205PW

Morningside Drive

M205NE

Parrs Wood Road

M205WE

Mellington Avenue

M205QT

Parrs Wood Road

M202YY

Didsbury East

M202SN

Wilmslow Road

M205QF

Norview Drive

M191QP

Queensway

M202LY

Didsbury East

M191UF

Fog Lane

M205QJ

Glenlea Drive

M202SG

Wilmslow Road

M205GJ

Parrs Wood Road

M202AU

Wingate Drive

M202RW

Wilmslow Road

M205NJ

Mellington Avenue

M205WR

Kingsway

M205LQ

Dalston Drive

M205QB

Broad Oak Lane

M205PS

Oakway

M191QJ

Kingsway

M205WG

Kingsway

M206BX

Parrs Wood Road

M206JQ

Craigweil Avenue

M202RG

The Grove

M205GB

Farlands Drive

M206JF

Parrs Wood Road

M205PB

Kingsway

M191TE

Lomas Close

M205AA

Wilmslow Road

M202BN

Bloomesbury Avenue

M202EQ

Turnstone Avenue

M206GR

Parrs Wood Road

M205PH

Glenmere Road

M191QL

Homestead Crescent

M205PN

Morningside Drive

M191RF

Kingsway

M205QQ

Parrs Wood Road

M205QH

Riverton Road

M205PD

Laneside Road

M205WW

Selsey Drive

M205LN

Marton Avenue

M205NR

Kingsway

M202EP

Walkershall Way

M205WS

Fairmile Drive

M191RG

Burnage Lane

M191RN

Main Avenue

M206JE

Parrs Wood Road

M191RP

Bolton Avenue

M205ND

Parrs Wood Avenue

M191RL

Lynnwood Road

M191EQ

Fog Lane

M202SD

Millgate Lane

M191TD

Burnage Lane

M205QA

Parrs Wood Road

M202WP

Lakenheath Close

M191RB

Redstone Road

M191RA

Kingsway

M205QX

Millgate Lane

M191AS

Fog Lane

M191RU

Uppermill Drive

M191TB

Antrim Close

M205PJ

Greylands Road

M205WZ

Didsbury East

M191RE

Hurstfold Avenue

M205LH

Didsbury Park

M206FL

Elmsmere Road

M202FD

Firecrest Drive

M205GS

Tuscan Road

M202JE

Didsbury East

M205AB

Wilmslow Road

M191SZ

Shortland Crescent

M205NP

Parrs Wood Lane

M202RN

Wilmslow Road

M202BA

Didsbury East

M206JP

School Lane

M205WH

Broughville Drive

M205GF

Tanfield Road

M205WN

Avalon Drive

M205PQ

Morningside Drive

M205WU

Gawsworth Avenue

M205LD

Dalston Drive

M191GL

Homestead Crescent

M205PG

Wilmslow Road

M205PF

Moor Park Road

M205NG

Wilmslow Road

M205NB

Parrs Wood Avenue

M191UD

Fog Lane

M191PL

Kingsway

M205LL

Dalston Drive

M202WD

Bempton Drive

Data Sources

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