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East Didsbury

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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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£409
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£350K – £535K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £409 per square foot) in East Didsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £171,250 up to £1,830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Didsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced10£567,000£420
Detached10£515,000£419
Semi-Detached60£384,375£409
Flats13£290,000£370

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Didsbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Didsbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£542,000£160,500£250,000£544,975
2017£827,450£320,000£272,000£265,000
2018£1,070,000£255,000£287,000£282,525
2019£707,475£202,000£297,000£262,500
2020£475,000£284,975£340,000£241,000
2021£669,950£314,000£342,500£330,000
2022£915,000£345,000£386,000£695,000
2023£795,000£189,500£386,350£299,500
2024£721,250£300,000£395,000£325,000
2025£583,500£295,000£370,000£499,500
2026£520,000£395,500£400,000£480,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Didsbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Didsbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280£256£281£400
2017£411£330£302£238
2018£393£297£305£291
2019£422£298£304£250
2020£377£404£338£211
2021£437£324£357£377
2022£495£442£394£443
2023£437£319£403£352
2024£467£356£408£331
2025£431£365£393£420
2026£433£475£446£308
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Didsbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Didsbury in the last year.

All postcodes in East Didsbury

M202RQ

Stenner Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.