Postcode insights

M20 6XA

Oakfield Road

Didsbury West

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Detailed insights for M20 6XA

Overview

Postcode M20 6XA 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Didsbury Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Didsbury Village has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Didsbury Village has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 291 ft away from M20 6XA.

Flood risk

No risk

Didsbury Village near M20 6XA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M20 6XA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink)
0.3 mi

West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to West Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
0.7 mi

Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M20 6XA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miDidsbury ParkLargeWalking directions to Didsbury Park
0.4 miMarie Louise GardensSmallWalking directions to Marie Louise Gardens

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
3,463.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
22.19(+270%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.23(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.97(-5%)
Burglary
13.71(+147%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.14(+2%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
228
75.25%
Other White
17
5.61%
Irish
13
4.29%
Indian
10
3.3%
Pakistani
7
2.31%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
172
69.08%
Level 3 (A level)
22
8.84%
No qualifications
21
8.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
15
6.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.61%
Total 16+ residents: 249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
50%
Owns with a mortgage
38
27.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
19.57%
Other social rented
2
1.45%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

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 6XA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M20 6XA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 2025Flat 7, 32, Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2GJFlatsLeasehold£200,000
27 Aug 2025Flat 8, 30, Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2GJFlatsLeasehold£95,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 3, 30, Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2GJFlatsLeasehold£150,000
28 Feb 2025Flat 7, 30, Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 2GJFlatsLeasehold£210,000
07 Apr 2026Flat 5, Weaver House, 10, Barlow Moor Road, Manchester, M20 6TRFlatsLeasehold£282,500

Schools

In the M20 6XA postcode area, located within Didsbury Village, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M20 6XA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryBeaver Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryDidsbury CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableMoor Allerton Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M20 6XA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M20 6XA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldi674 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2DNWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miDidsbury Wholefoods35 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6TWWalking directions to Didsbury Wholefoods
0.2 miTesco Express653 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 6QZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miM&S Food726-732 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2DWWalking directions to M&S Food
0.3 miCo-op Food756 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 2DWWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 6XA, 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 043AE01005172
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M20 6XA

Is M20 6XA (Didsbury Village) safe?

The area around M20 6XA records about 93 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near M20 6XA?

The median sale price around M20 6XA 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 6XA?

There are 16 schools close to M20 6XA, including Beaver Road Primary School, Didsbury CofE Primary School (Good) and Moor Allerton Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M20 6XA?

The closest station to M20 6XA is Didsbury Village (Manchester Metrolink), about 518 m away, serving the Metrolink line.

How deprived is the area around M20 6XA?

M20 6XA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,660 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M20 6XA (Didsbury Village) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Manchester Withington covering M20 6XA is Jeff Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: John Leech (Liberal Democrats).

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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.