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West Didsbury

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About

West Didsbury is a residential district situated in the south of Manchester. The area is characterised by its Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, along with larger semi-detached properties. Its main commercial hub is centred on Burton Road and Lapwing Lane.

A notable aspect is the presence of the Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden, which includes an alpine house and rock garden. The area is served by several local pubs and independent cafes, with West Didsbury tram stop providing a connection to the city centre.

Area overview

On average West Didsbury has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Didsbury is £61,471 per year. There are 3 schools in West Didsbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Didsbury is home to around 8,242 people, with a population density of about 5,792 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Didsbury Population
8,242
Population density
5,792 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.57(-39%)
Vehicle crime
18.44(+208%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.04(-16%)
Burglary
14.92(+169%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.46(+5%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,384
65.3%
Other White
581
7.05%
Pakistani
308
3.74%
Irish
248
3.01%
Arab
215
2.61%
Total population: 8,245

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,932
69.05%
Level 3 (A level)
779
10.91%
No qualifications
582
8.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
381
5.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
262
3.67%
Total 16+ residents: 7,143

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,789
43.86%
Owns with a mortgage
1,129
27.68%
Owns outright
496
12.16%
Other social rented
427
10.47%
Social rents from council
135
3.31%
Total households: 4,079

Property prices in West Didsbury

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£420
Sales (last 12 months)148
Typical range (middle 50%)£236K – £493K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £420 per square foot) in West Didsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,180,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Didsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached21£569,500£442
Terraced47£495,000£447
Detached2£451,250£386
Flats78£250,000£388

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Didsbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Didsbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,750£286,500£358,738
2017£568,625£203,500£415,000£366,250
2018£554,998£243,125£414,995£375,000
2019£635,000£235,000£469,995£372,500
2020£749,950£224,500£380,000£385,000
2021£749,950£216,000£470,500£410,125
2022£750,000£228,500£475,000£475,000
2023£904,250£238,500£565,000£450,000
2024£1,290,000£242,000£483,750£486,250
2025£682,500£248,750£450,000£497,500
2026£451,250£255,000£614,750£442,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Didsbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Didsbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312£263£310
2017£373£308£307£333
2018£387£320£331£351
2019£391£376£385£345
2020£400£344£318£320
2021£375£347£345£370
2022£498£367£385£432
2023£471£374£423£393
2024£489£391£373£427
2025£358£370£426£448
2026£386£381£443£476
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Didsbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about West Didsbury

Is West Didsbury safe?

West Didsbury records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Didsbury?

The median sale price in West Didsbury is £330,000 (about £420 per square foot) based on 148 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Didsbury?

West Didsbury has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Didsbury?

West Didsbury scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Didsbury sits around rank 14,907 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West Didsbury?

The average household income in West Didsbury is around £61,471 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in West Didsbury

M202LJ

Kenilworth Avenue

M202BY

Raleigh Close

M202JB

Houseman Crescent

M202LB

Orchard Grove

M202WL

Northen Grove

M202XA

Elizabeth Slinger Road

M217SP

Mauldeth Road West

M202WY

Old Lansdowne Road

M202WX

Old Lansdowne Road

M217UA

Vixen Close

M202WZ

Queenston Road

M202PN

Barlow Moor Road

M202PZ

Agalia Gardens

M202JT

Tripps Mews

M202NY

Old Lansdowne Road

M217GD

Marham Close

M203BF

Calluna Mews

M201LH

Burton Road

M217UP

Arrowfield Road

M217GB

Horsefield Close

M202UZ

Moorfield Road

M202JL

Northen Grove

M202NE

Kensal Drive

M201QJ

Cavendish Road

M202JR

Moordale Street

M202NJ

Clyde Road

M217SZ

Withington Road

M201LU

Cavendish Road

M202NQ

Bushmill Close

M202AL

Highmarsh Crescent

M202LT

Princess Road

M217UH

Brookstone Close

M202QF

Meridian Place

M217SD

Houghend Avenue

M217UL

Castleford Walk

M201JG

Cavendish Road

M202LW

Burton Road

M201LW

Robert Harrison Avenue

M201LX

Georgia Avenue

M202JD

Houseman Crescent

M201JX

Bradwell Avenue

M217SW

Nell Lane

M202ES

Elizabeth Slinger Road

M217SS

Weller Avenue

M202HL

Talford Grove

M217TB

Weller Avenue

M202NG

Tintern Avenue

M202LL

Warwick Avenue

M202JQ

Houseman Crescent

M202LZ

Burton Road

M201JY

Tunstead Avenue

M201QB

Cavendish Road

M201LJ

Vicker Grove

M202QH

Palatine Road

M202LF

Bottesford Avenue

M202QD

Avoncourt Drive

M202NU

Old Lansdowne Road

M202JY

Houseman Crescent

M202JF

Hightrees Drive

M217GF

Wishaw Square

M202LH

Stratford Avenue

M217UN

Pheasant Drive

M202LN

Burton Road

M201JN

Claremont Avenue

M202WS

Lapwing Lane

M202EU

The Boulevard

M202NH

Cresswell Grove

M202DU

Nell Lane

M217SB

Houghend Avenue

M217RW

Cressfield Way

M217SF

Houghend Avenue

M202LQ

Arley Avenue

M202LR

Nell Lane

M201LL

Beaufort Avenue

M202WN

Clyde Road

M202AN

Highmarsh Crescent

M202QG

Browmere Drive

M201QG

Cavendish Road

M202NZ

Old Lansdowne Road

M201JR

Perrygate Avenue

M217SQ

Wharton Avenue

M202LU

Highmarsh Crescent

M217ST

Weller Avenue

M201NB

Toddbrook Close

M202ND

Tintern Avenue

M201QH

Cavendish Road

M202AF

Barlow Moor Road

M202EX

The Boulevard

M202UY

Moorfield Road

M202WR

Lapwing Lane

M201QE

Cavendish Road

M217RE

Foxbench Walk

M202LA

Montrose Avenue

M202BB

Burton Road

M202EB

Montmano Drive

M202NW

Northen Grove

M217SG

Weller Avenue

M201QF

Cavendish Road

M217GE

Wintermans Road

M217SY

Formby Avenue

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.