Postcode insights

M20 2LL

Warwick Avenue

Didsbury West

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Detailed insights for M20 2LL

Overview

Postcode M20 2LL is located in a major urban area, within the Didsbury West ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the West Didsbury area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Didsbury is £61,471 per year. The nearest station is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Merseybank Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

West Didsbury has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,819 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

West Didsbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 74 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in West Didsbury is £61,471 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from M20 2LL.

Flood risk

No risk

West Didsbury near M20 2LL 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 2LL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.4 mi

Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M20 2LL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMerseybank ParkMediumWalking directions to Merseybank Park
0.4 miMarie Louise GardensSmallWalking directions to Marie Louise Gardens
0.4 miCavendish Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Cavendish Road Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
5,160.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
17.41(+214%)
Vehicle crime
16.87(+182%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.69(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.25(-48%)
Public order
7.62(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
76.04%
Other White
38
11.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.37%
Irish
7
2.07%
Arab
7
2.07%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
235
78.33%
Level 3 (A level)
29
9.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
4.67%
No qualifications
11
3.67%
Apprenticeship
6
2%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
54.55%
Owns with a mortgage
43
27.92%
Owns outright
18
11.69%
Other social rented
4
2.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

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 2LL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 2LL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Mar 20266, Warwick Avenue, Manchester, M20 2LLTerracedFreehold£550,000
28 Feb 202511, Warwick Avenue, Manchester, M20 2LLTerracedFreehold£550,000
20 Feb 20254, Warwick Avenue, Manchester, M20 2LLFlatsFreehold£245,000
11 Jul 202566, Northen Grove, Manchester, M20 2NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£657,500
11 Jun 202544, Northen Grove, Manchester, M20 2NWOtherFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the M20 2LL postcode area, located within West Didsbury, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M20 2LL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableManchester Islamic Grammar School for GirlsOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableManchester Muslim Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableMoor Allerton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 2LL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 2LL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-opBurton Road, Manchester, M20 2LNWalking directions to Co-op
0.2 miDidsbury LocalOld Lansdowne Road, Manchester, M20 2PNWalking directions to Didsbury Local
0.4 miTesco Express132-134 Burton Road, Manchester, M20 1JQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miBurton StoreBurton Road, Manchester, M20 1LPWalking directions to Burton Store

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 2LL, 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)West DidsburyE02001083
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 039DE01005083
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 2LL

Is M20 2LL (West Didsbury) safe?

The area around M20 2LL records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M20 2LL?

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

What schools are near M20 2LL?

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

What is the nearest station to M20 2LL?

The closest station to M20 2LL is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 596 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M20 2LL?

M20 2LL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,819 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M20 2LL (West Didsbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M20 2LL 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.