Postcode insights

M20 3AP

Palatine Road

Didsbury West

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Detailed insights for M20 3AP

Overview

Postcode M20 3AP is located in a major urban area, within the Didsbury West ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Withington West area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Withington West is £55,598 per year. The nearest station is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cavendish Road Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Withington West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,774 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Withington West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.1 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 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Withington West is £55,598 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M20 3AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Withington West near M20 3AP 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 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 3AP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Withington (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M20 3AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCavendish Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Cavendish Road Park

Area Profile

Population
415
Population density
4,853.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
20.87(+277%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.87(+16%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.31(-62%)
Vehicle crime
10.14(+69%)
Other theft
7.75(+17%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
258
62.32%
Other White
49
11.84%
Indian
23
5.56%
Irish
14
3.38%
Other Asian
11
2.66%
Total population: 414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
281
73.95%
Level 3 (A level)
36
9.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
4.21%
No qualifications
15
3.95%
Apprenticeship
14
3.68%
Total 16+ residents: 380

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
158
67.81%
Owns with a mortgage
45
19.31%
Owns outright
16
6.87%
Other social rented
9
3.86%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.72%
Total households: 233

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 3AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 3AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 2025Apartment 7, 67, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3APFlatsLeasehold£270,000
17 Jun 2025Apartment 4, 67, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3APFlatsLeasehold£267,500
27 Mar 2025Flat 3, 81, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3LJFlatsLeasehold£362,500
22 Dec 2025Apartment 2, The Kensington, 61, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3LTFlatsLeasehold£220,000
11 Dec 2025Apartment 21, The Mayfair, 59, Palatine Road, Manchester, M20 3LSFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

In the M20 3AP postcode area, located within Withington West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M20 3AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWest Didsbury CE Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBridgelea Pupil Referral UnitPupil referral unit

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCavendish Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 3AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 3AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo LocalWilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3DBWalking directions to Go Local
0.3 miSunWilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BYWalking directions to Sun
0.3 miBurton StoreBurton Road, Manchester, M20 1LPWalking directions to Burton Store
0.3 miTesco Express132-134 Burton Road, Manchester, M20 1JQWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalWilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 3AP, 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)Withington WestE02001082
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 038DE01005277
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2004-10-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 3AP

Is M20 3AP (Withington West) safe?

The area around M20 3AP records about 75 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 burglary, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M20 3AP?

The median sale price around M20 3AP in Withington West is £355,000 (about £418 per square foot) based on 275 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M20 3AP?

There are 17 schools close to M20 3AP, including West Didsbury CE Primary School (Good), Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit (Good) and Cavendish Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M20 3AP?

The closest station to M20 3AP is West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink), about 434 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M20 3AP?

M20 3AP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,774 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M20 3AP (Withington West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M20 3AP 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.