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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 5 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 5,792.0 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
6/10
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(+206%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.04(-19%)
Burglary
14.92(+168%)
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

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in West Didsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West 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 West Didsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£682,500
Flats80£235,500
Semi-Detached22£427,500
Terraced43£506,150

10 years median price trend in West Didsbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Didsbury.

All postcodes in West Didsbury

M217UA

Vixen Close

M202QG

Browmere Drive

M201JS

Matlock Avenue

M201LY

Georgia Avenue

M202AN

Highmarsh Crescent

M217AE

Brookstone Close

M201LD

Burton Road

M202EX

The Boulevard

M202NZ

Old Lansdowne Road

M217UE

Blanefield Close

M217UJ

Plover Terrace

M202LL

Warwick Avenue

M202NN

Northen Grove

M201JY

Tunstead Avenue

M202LR

Nell Lane

M217RW

Cressfield Way

M217SW

Nell Lane

M202PD

Lapwing Lane

M217TB

Weller Avenue

M202EW

Didsbury West

M202LZ

Burton Road

M203ZA

Palatine Road

M201HW

Burton Road

M202WW

Clyde Road

M202QD

Avoncourt Drive

M202EN

The Boulevard

M202LH

Stratford Avenue

M202NS

Lapwing Lane

M202UZ

Moorfield Road

M202NP

Broxbourne Close

M202NY

Old Lansdowne Road

M217UB

Ploughbank Drive

M202QH

Palatine Road

M202WT

Lapwing Lane

M217RH

Batchelor Close

M202EB

Montmano Drive

M202JT

Tripps Mews

M202XA

Elizabeth Slinger Road

M202LJ

Kenilworth Avenue

M217RN

Pinetop Close

M201JZ

Princess Road

M201QF

Cavendish Road

M217SY

Formby Avenue

M201JN

Claremont Avenue

M201LH

Burton Road

M202JS

Pandora Street

M217SD

Houghend Avenue

M217UH

Brookstone Close

M201JT

Buxton Avenue

M201QG

Cavendish Road

M202NR

Lapwing Lane

M202WX

Old Lansdowne Road

M201LL

Beaufort Avenue

M217GD

Marham Close

M217SF

Houghend Avenue

M217SG

Weller Avenue

M201NB

Toddbrook Close

M202BY

Raleigh Close

M202JQ

Houseman Crescent

M202NE

Kensal Drive

M202JP

Houseman Crescent

M202LW

Burton Road

M217SZ

Withington Road

M217UG

Buckthorn Close

M202DH

Burton Road

M202LA

Montrose Avenue

M202LQ

Arley Avenue

M202NB

Burton Road

M202WL

Northen Grove

M202NL

Northen Grove

M217GE

Wintermans Road

M201LW

Robert Harrison Avenue

M201QD

Cavendish Avenue

M202JJ

Clyde Road

M202LN

Burton Road

M202NX

Queenston Road

M202WN

Clyde Road

M202XZ

Newholme Road

M217SQ

Wharton Avenue

M217UF

Wintermans Road

M217UP

Arrowfield Road

M202HN

Clyde Road

M202NH

Cresswell Grove

M202WU

Old Lansdowne Road

M217GR

Chorlton Park

M201JU

Disley Avenue

M201LJ

Vicker Grove

M201LU

Cavendish Road

M202DU

Nell Lane

M202UR

Princess Road

M202UX

Barlow Moor Court

M217GA

Batchelor Close

M217SS

Weller Avenue

M201QB

Cavendish Road

M202LG

Nell Lane

M217SE

Houghend Avenue

M202NJ

Clyde Road

M202PN

Barlow Moor Road

M217SH

Mauldeth Road West

M203BF

Calluna Mews

Data Sources

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