Postcode insights

M20 2GH

Palatine Road

Didsbury West

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Detailed insights for M20 2GH

Overview

Postcode M20 2GH is located in a major urban area, within the Didsbury West ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Didsbury Village area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Didsbury Village is £58,938 per year. The nearest station is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Marie Louise Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Didsbury Village has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Didsbury Village has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Didsbury Village is £58,938 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 149 ft away from M20 2GH.

Flood risk

No risk

Didsbury Village near M20 2GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 2GH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M20 2GH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMarie Louise GardensSmallWalking directions to Marie Louise Gardens

Area Profile

Population
178
Population density
4,438.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
22.19(+270%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.23(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.97(-5%)
Burglary
13.71(+147%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.14(+2%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
136
75.56%
Other White
13
7.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
3.89%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
2.78%
African
4
2.22%
Total population: 180

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
65.81%
Level 3 (A level)
19
12.26%
No qualifications
13
8.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
5.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
5.16%
Total 16+ residents: 155

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
32
40%
Owns with a mortgage
31
38.75%
Owns outright
14
17.5%
Other social rented
2
2.5%
Total households: 80

Property prices in Didsbury West

Median price£355,000
Price per sq ft£418
Sales (last 12 months)275
Typical range (middle 50%)£253K – £547K

Based on 275 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 (about £418 per square foot) in Didsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,500 up to £1,679,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Didsbury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£780,000£473
Semi-Detached43£670,000£453
Terraced64£495,000£446
Flats151£263,500£380

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Didsbury West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didsbury West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£881,500£196,500£410,000£365,000
2017£890,000£212,000£475,000£365,500
2018£672,500£234,000£457,498£370,000
2019£652,475£235,000£469,995£372,500
2020£749,950£225,000£544,500£400,000
2021£850,000£227,000£525,000£411,500
2022£777,500£239,500£520,000£470,000
2023£850,250£237,000£575,000£450,000
2024£1,125,000£255,000£527,500£488,000
2025£812,500£264,250£639,875£512,250
2026£451,250£272,500£665,000£435,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didsbury West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Didsbury West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£333£296£349£321
2017£353£307£321£343
2018£389£320£361£343
2019£388£338£384£347
2020£400£330£349£364
2021£384£345£381£382
2022£445£353£426£431
2023£490£374£445£424
2024£470£370£397£441
2025£460£370£448£443
2026£451£379£447£492
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Didsbury West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 2GH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 2GH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026Flat 8, Eastham Court, 167, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 2GHFlatsLeasehold£233,000
10 Dec 2025Flat 2, Charles House, 173, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 2GHFlatsLeasehold£355,000
10 Nov 2025Flat 6, Ranville, 157, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 2GHFlatsLeasehold£263,500
10 Oct 2025Flat 4, Charles House, 173, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 2GHFlatsLeasehold£336,000
24 Mar 2025157, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 2GHFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

In the M20 2GH postcode area, located within Didsbury Village, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M20 2GH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMoor Allerton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableManchester Islamic Grammar School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableManchester Muslim Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 2GH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 2GH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miDidsbury LocalOld Lansdowne Road, Manchester, M20 2PNWalking directions to Didsbury Local
0.3 miCo-opBurton Road, Manchester, M20 2LNWalking directions to Co-op
0.4 miAldi674 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2DNWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miDidsbury Wholefoods35 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6TWWalking directions to Didsbury Wholefoods
0.4 miTesco Express653 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 6QZWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M20 2GH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Leech

Didsbury West - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Jeff Smith

Manchester Withington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester WithingtonE14001354
WardDidsbury WestE05011363
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Didsbury VillageE02001087
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 043AE01005172
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 2GH

Is M20 2GH (Didsbury Village) safe?

The area around M20 2GH records about 93 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. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near M20 2GH?

The median sale price around M20 2GH in Didsbury Village is £355,000 (about £418 per square foot) based on 275 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M20 2GH?

There are 16 schools close to M20 2GH, including Moor Allerton Preparatory School, Manchester Islamic Grammar School for Girls and Manchester Muslim Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M20 2GH?

The closest station to M20 2GH is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 481 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M20 2GH?

M20 2GH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,660 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M20 2GH (Didsbury Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M20 2GH is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Leech (Liberal Democrats).

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.