How many households are in West Didsbury?

There are 4,076 households in West Didsbury

What are house prices in West Didsbury?

Based on 154 recent sales, the median price is £325,000; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How much social housing is near West Didsbury?

About 16.7% across the West Didsbury area.

What's the average income in West Didsbury?

Average resident income is about £55,000 per year.

How safe is West Didsbury?

Crime level in West Didsbury is high with about 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.

What's the West Didsbury population and density?

West Didsbury population is 8,242 with density 5792.0 per km².

What are prices by property type in West Didsbury?

Latest medians: Detached £741,250, Semi-detached £427,500, Terraced £487,500, Flats £260,000.

How deprived is West Didsbury?

Deprivation score 6/10 (rank 14907 of 32844 in country).

What home types are most common in West Didsbury?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 33.9%, terraced 21.9%.

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West Didsbury

Q: What schools in West Didsbury and how are they rated?

There are 5 schools in West Didsbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good)

England / North West / Manchester / West Didsbury

About

West Didsbury is a residential suburb in south Manchester, known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses. The area has a strong local community, with independent shops, cafes, and pubs lining Burton Road and Lapwing Lane. Nearby parks like Fletcher Moss and Stenner Woods provide green spaces for walking and relaxation.

The area is well-connected, with West Didsbury tram stop offering easy access to Manchester city centre. Schools and amenities are within walking distance, making it popular with families. The annual West Didsbury Festival highlights the area's community spirit, featuring live music and local events.

Area overview

On average West Didsbury has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Didsbury is £55,000 per year. There are 5 schools in West Didsbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 154 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in West Didsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,320,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£741,250	£676,125	£680,625	£930,000	£1,242,000
Flats	81	£260,000	£165,000	£205,200	£292,500	£390,000
Semi-Detached	22	£427,500	£252,650	£343,750	£550,000	£916,125
Terraced	47	£487,500	£289,150	£365,000	£535,000	£623,500

10 years price trend in West Didsbury

All postcodes in West Didsbury

M202EA

The Boulevard

M202JB

Houseman Crescent

M202UY

Moorfield Road

M202WS

Lapwing Lane

M201JL

Burton Road

M202ED

Clearwater Drive

M202NQ

Bushmill Close

M217SB

Houghend Avenue

M201QJ

Cavendish Road

M217GB

Horsefield Close

M217GF

Arrowfield Road

M217UN

Pheasant Drive

M202LF

Bottesford Avenue

M202PB

Old Lansdowne Road

M202WJ

Clyde Road

M217RE

Foxbench Walk

M217UA

Vixen Close

M202AF

West Didsbury

M201QH

Cavendish Road

M202QG

Browmere Drive

M202JA

Houseman Crescent

M202JL

Northen Grove

M202LT

Nell Lane

M202UU

West Didsbury

M202WR

Lapwing Lane

M202JD

Houseman Crescent

M202LB

Orchard Grove

M202WH

Clyde Road

M201QE

Buxton Avenue

M202JF

Hightrees Drive

M202AL

Highmarsh Crescent

M202EU

Bradwell Avenue

M202HL

Talford Grove

M202NT

Lapwing Lane

M202NW

Northen Grove

M202WQ

Leamington Avenue

M217SN

Nell Lane

M217SR

Regan Avenue

M201LS

Cavendish Road

M202QF

Browmere Drive

M202PZ

Agalia Gardens

M201JG

Burton Road

M202JY

Hightrees Drive

M202ND

Tintern Avenue

M202WY

Old Lansdowne Road

M217UL

Ploughbank Drive

M201JQ

Burton Road

M202NG

Bottesford Avenue

M201JX

Bradwell Avenue

M201LX

Georgia Avenue

M202BB

Burton Road

M202EY

West Didsbury

M202JN

Clyde Road

M202NA

Burton Road

M202ES

Elizabeth Slinger Road

M202LE

Tintern Avenue

M202LP

Orchard Street

M202LU

Highmarsh Crescent

M202NU

Old Lansdowne Road

M202WZ

Queenston Road

M202XG

Walsingham Avenue

M217RG

Arrowfield Road

M217SP

Formby Avenue

M201JR

Cavendish Road

M202ET

West Didsbury

M202JR

Moordale Street

M217RQ

Arrowfield Road

M217ST

Pheasant Drive

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