Postcode insights

M20 2SU

Dene Road

Didsbury West

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Detailed insights for M20 2SU

Overview

Postcode M20 2SU 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fletcher Moss Gardens.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Didsbury Village has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,308 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Didsbury Village has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M20 2SU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 2SU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
0.6 mi

West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.8 mi

East Didsbury

N/A

Walking directions to East Didsbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M20 2SU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFletcher Moss GardensLargeWalking directions to Fletcher Moss Gardens
0.4 miDidsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Didsbury Park
0.3 miMarie Louise GardensSmallWalking directions to Marie Louise Gardens

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
8,099.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
19.19(+220%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.19(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.35(+71%)
Burglary
11.51(+108%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.67(-79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
73.26%
Irish
11
4.26%
Other White
11
4.26%
Chinese
10
3.88%
Arab
7
2.71%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
56.7%
No qualifications
29
12.95%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
5.36%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
45
35.43%
Other social rented
33
25.98%
Owns with a mortgage
29
22.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.96%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

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 2SU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 2SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 202564, Dene Road, Manchester, M20 2SUTerracedFreehold£610,000
17 Oct 20257, Springdale Gardens, Manchester, M20 2QYDetachedFreehold£1,679,000
08 May 202636, Dene Road, Manchester, M20 2AEDetachedFreehold£495,000
12 Dec 202514, Deneford Road, Manchester, M20 2TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£530,000
15 Aug 202512, Deneford Road, Manchester, M20 2TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£482,500

Schools

In the M20 2SU postcode area, located within Didsbury Village, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M20 2SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDidsbury CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBeaver Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableMoor Allerton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 2SU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 2SU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Food756 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2DWWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLondis761-765 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 6RNWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miDidsbury Wholefoods35 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6TWWalking directions to Didsbury Wholefoods
0.2 miM&S Food726-732 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2DWWalking directions to M&S Food
0.3 miAldi674 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2DNWalking directions to Aldi

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 2SU, 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 043FE01005177
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 2SU

Is M20 2SU (Didsbury Village) safe?

The area around M20 2SU records about 68 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near M20 2SU?

The median sale price around M20 2SU 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 2SU?

There are 13 schools close to M20 2SU, including Didsbury CofE Primary School (Good), Beaver Road Primary School and Moor Allerton Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M20 2SU?

The closest station to M20 2SU is Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink), about 578 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M20 2SU?

M20 2SU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,308 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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