Postcode M20 2XY is located in a major urban area, within the Didsbury West ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Merseybank & Barlow Moor area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year. The nearest station is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Merseybank Park.
Merseybank & Barlow Moor has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,315 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Merseybank & Barlow Moor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Merseybank & Barlow Moor is £51,609 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from M20 2XY.
Merseybank & Barlow Moor near M20 2XY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) |
| 0.9 mi | Withington (Manchester Metrolink) | Metrolink | Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Merseybank Park | Medium | Walking directions to Merseybank Park |
Based on 302 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Didsbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,385,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 61 | £505,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £635,000 |
| Detached | 15 | £790,000 |
| Flats | 175 | £263,500 |
10 year median price trend in Didsbury West
In the M20 2XY postcode area, located within Merseybank & Barlow Moor, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 2XY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda Express | 849 Princess Road, Manchester, M20 2ZF | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M20 2XY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Leech
Didsbury West - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeff Smith
Manchester Withington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.