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M20 2LD

Didsbury East

Manchester

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Detailed insights for M20 2LD

Overview

Postcode M20 2LD is located in a major urban area, within the Didsbury East area of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the East Didsbury area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Didsbury is £58,940 per year. The median sale price in Didsbury East is £400,000 (around £429 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £314,750 and £581,250. The nearest station is East Didsbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fletcher Moss Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

East Didsbury has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,104 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

East Didsbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in East Didsbury is £58,940 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from M20 2LD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is East Didsbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 2LD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

East Didsbury

N/A

Walking directions to East Didsbury
0.4 mi

East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.5 mi

Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M20 2LD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miFletcher Moss GardensLargeWalking directions to Fletcher Moss Gardens
0.3 miDidsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Didsbury Park

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
661.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
32.14(+437%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.8(-55%)
Robbery
11.69(+753%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.23(+14%)
Other theft
8.77(+33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
73.33%
Indian
14
4.67%
Other White
14
4.67%
Irish
11
3.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
178
71.2%
Level 3 (A level)
21
8.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.2%
No qualifications
12
4.8%
Apprenticeship
9
3.6%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
36.11%
Owns outright
43
29.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
20.83%
Other social rented
11
7.64%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.47%
Total households: 144

Property prices in Didsbury East

Median price: £400,000
Price per sq ft: £429
Sales (last 12 months): 195
Typical range (middle 50%): £315K – £581K

Based on 195 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £429 per square foot) in Didsbury East area, with individual transactions ranging from £127,500 up to £1,900,000.

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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£725,000£433
Semi-Detached98£460,998£452
Terraced29£365,000£435
Flats47£251,000£353

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Didsbury East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didsbury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£430,475£170,000£301,250£296,700
2017£587,475£237,500£324,000£265,000
2018£897,475£218,125£318,500£299,950
2019£779,950£202,000£325,000£285,000
2020£545,000£249,950£363,910£298,035
2021£699,950£206,525£402,000£330,000
2022£915,000£260,000£400,000£370,000
2023£877,500£223,750£423,000£360,000
2024£760,000£216,000£450,000£365,000
2025£768,500£254,000£439,000£356,000
2026£699,999£260,000£460,998£390,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Didsbury East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Didsbury East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£288£257£291£312
2017£378£327£308£334
2018£393£311£327£355
2019£416£313£321£363
2020£391£392£349£363
2021£435£304£365£385
2022£488£372£397£435
2023£435£342£425£450
2024£483£333£414£431
2025£469£356£415£435
2026£433£336£459£447
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Didsbury East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 2LD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 2LD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025Flat 4, Kingston Court, Kingston Road, Manchester, M20 2RZFlatsLeasehold£262,500
25 Nov 20254, Kingston Avenue, Manchester, M20 2SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,830,000
09 Dec 2025Flat 24, Parkland Building, 2, Bempton Drive, Manchester, M20 2WEFlatsLeasehold£290,000
12 Jan 20262, Didsbury Park, Manchester, M20 5LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£590,000
15 Jan 2026Flat 4, Beeches Court, 48, Bloomesbury Avenue, Manchester, M20 2NFFlatsLeasehold£935,000

Schools

In the M20 2LD postcode area, located within East Didsbury, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for M20 2LD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miSecondaryParrs Wood High SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miPrimaryDidsbury CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.5 miSecondaryThe Barlow RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M20 2LD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 2LD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGawsworth StoresGawsworth Avenue, Manchester, M20 5NFWalking directions to Gawsworth Stores
0.4 miTescoParrs Wood Lane, Manchester, M20 5NPWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miLondis761-765 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 6RNWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miCo-op Food756 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2DWWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,055
Band D£2,312
Band E£2,826
Band F£3,340
Band G£3,853
Band H£4,624

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 2LD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Simcock

Didsbury East - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Jeff Smith

Manchester Withington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyManchester WithingtonE14001354
WardDidsbury EastE05011362
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East DidsburyE02001089
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 045CE01005169
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2014-09-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 2LD

Is M20 2LD (East Didsbury) safe?

The area around M20 2LD records about 97 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 vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences and robbery.

What is the average house price near M20 2LD?

The median sale price around M20 2LD in Didsbury East is £400,000 (about £429 per square foot) based on 195 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M20 2LD?

There are 8 schools close to M20 2LD, including Parrs Wood High School (Good), Didsbury CofE Primary School (Good) and The Barlow RC High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M20 2LD?

The closest station to M20 2LD is East Didsbury, about 363 m away.

How deprived is the area around M20 2LD?

M20 2LD scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,104 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M20 2LD (East Didsbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M20 2LD is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andrew Simcock (Labour and Co-operative Party).