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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
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

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £325,505 in West Didsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,180,000.

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
Flats94£253,000
Detached3£682,500
Semi-Detached25£475,750
Terraced48£497,500

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

M202LP

Orchard Street

M202EN

The Boulevard

M217GA

Batchelor Close

M202JA

Houseman Crescent

M201JS

Matlock Avenue

M217SH

Mauldeth Road West

M217SE

Houghend Avenue

M217RQ

Sandstone Way

M202PA

Old Lansdowne Road

M202JJ

Clyde Road

M217GR

Chorlton Park

M201LS

Cavendish Road

M202UR

Princess Road

M201LD

Burton Road

M202NB

Burton Road

M202XG

Walsingham Avenue

M217RG

Bullfinch Walk

M202HN

Clyde Road

M202LG

Nell Lane

M217RH

Batchelor Close

M202DH

Burton Road

M217SN

Nell Lane

M202NN

Northen Grove

M202EY

Didsbury West

M201HW

Burton Road

M217SR

Regan Avenue

M202NS

Lapwing Lane

M202NT

Lapwing Lane

M202PB

Old Lansdowne Road

M202WH

Clyde Road

M202EW

Didsbury West

M202EA

The Boulevard

M202NX

Queenston Road

M202ED

Clearwater Drive

M201QD

Cavendish Avenue

M202WW

Clyde Road

M202JP

Houseman Crescent

M202JN

Clyde Road

M201JL

Leopold Avenue

M202JS

Pandora Street

M201JQ

Burton Road

M202AZ

Highmarsh Crescent

M201JU

Disley Avenue

M201JZ

Princess Road

M217UF

Wintermans Road

M202XZ

Newholme Road

M201LY

Georgia Avenue

M202NR

Lapwing Lane

M217UJ

Plover Terrace

M202WJ

Clyde Road

M202WU

Old Lansdowne Road

M202NA

Burton Road

M202WQ

Leamington Avenue

M202UX

Barlow Moor Court

M217UB

Ploughbank Drive

M202ET

Didsbury West

M217AE

Brookstone Close

M201JT

Buxton Avenue

M202LE

Tintern Avenue

M217UG

Buckthorn Close

M202PD

Lapwing Lane

M202UU

Barlow Moor Court

M203ZA

Palatine Road

M202NL

Northen Grove

M202NP

Broxbourne Close

M217RN

Pinetop Close

M217UE

Blanefield Close

M202WT

Lapwing Lane

Data Sources

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