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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

M202LS

Parrs Wood Road

M202HY

Didsbury East

M202LX

Didsbury East

M205QE

Bankside Road

M205NN

Parrs Wood Road

M191AS

Fog Lane

M205NF

Gawsworth Avenue

M205WJ

Oakdale Drive

M206JG

Baldock Road

M191RB

Redstone Road

M205NJ

Mellington Avenue

M191QP

Queensway

M202WE

Bempton Drive

M205WF

Mellington Avenue

M191TB

Antrim Close

M202DX

Towers Business Park

M205GF

Tanfield Road

M191GP

Riva Road

M205QR

Highbank Drive

M205WT

Merston Drive

M191GJ

Homestead Crescent

M205LP

Brayton Avenue

M205QP

Wilmslow Road

M206JZ

Parrs Wood Road

M191RD

Kingsway

M202SP

Kingston Avenue

M191SX

Kingsway

M206EN

Elmsmere Road

M205GG

Broad Oak Lane

M205LG

Dalston Drive

M205LW

Ruabon Road

M205PW

Morningside Drive

M205WB

Parrs Wood Avenue

M206JQ

Craigweil Avenue

M191RE

Hurstfold Avenue

M191TE

Lomas Close

M202RT

Wingate Drive

M202FQ

Skylark Close

M202SN

Wilmslow Road

M191JX

Albury Drive

M205PH

Glenmere Road

M202SB

Kingston Road

M205WP

Didsbury East

M191SY

Kingsway

M202YY

Didsbury East

M205NL

Wilmslow Road

M205QX

Millgate Lane

M205WZ

Didsbury East

M202AU

Wingate Drive

M202JE

Didsbury East

M205LQ

Dalston Drive

M205NT

Merston Drive

M205NP

Parrs Wood Lane

M205QG

Parrs Wood Road

M206FL

Elmsmere Road

M191RP

Bolton Avenue

M205GT

Parrs Wood Road

M205NA

Parrs Wood Road

M205PJ

Greylands Road

M205WU

Gawsworth Avenue

M191EQ

Fog Lane

M191QJ

Kingsway

M191QL

Homestead Crescent

M202HJ

Didsbury East

M202RN

Wilmslow Road

M205GD

Bankside Road

M205NH

Mellington Avenue

M205PN

Morningside Drive

M205QJ

Glenlea Drive

M202EP

Walkershall Way

M202RG

The Grove

M206GP

Atwood Road

M191UG

Fog Lane

M202DS

Wilmslow Road

M191UD

Fog Lane

M205GS

Tuscan Road

M205LH

Didsbury Park

M205NE

Parrs Wood Road

M205WE

Mellington Avenue

M191AT

Fog Lane

M191JU

Kingsway

M205PF

Moor Park Road

M206JP

School Lane

M191GN

School Lane

M191WA

Lane End Road

M191AY

Fog Lane

M191RF

Kingsway

M191RJ

Lynnwood Road

M205WR

Kingsway

M205NB

Parrs Wood Avenue

M205QS

Parrs Wood Road

M205QU

Riverton Road

M206GR

Parrs Wood Road

M191QH

Poplar Road

M191QN

Saddlewood Avenue

M205GE

Tanfield Road

M191RT

Lavister Avenue

M202BA

Didsbury East

M202QR

Wilmslow Road

M206JE

Parrs Wood Road

Data Sources

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