Didsbury West
Ward in Manchester, England
| Coordinates: | 53.422, -2.245 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 83 91 |
| Dialling code: | 0161 (Manchester) |
Situated in the southern suburbs of Manchester, Didsbury West covers the west-facing crescent of the Didsbury area, known for tree-lined streets, Victorian and Edwardian villas and good transport links via the South Manchester Metrolink at West Didsbury and frequent buses along Wilmslow Road. The ward sits close to green spaces such as Fletcher Moss and the banks of the River Mersey, giving a village-like feel despite being a short tram ride from the city centre.
Locally the high street scene around Burton Road is packed with independent cafés, restaurants, boutiques and pubs, reflecting a mix of affluent families, professionals and long-standing residents; house prices and community engagement tend to mirror that middle-class, neighbourhood-oriented character. Historically part of a rural township later absorbed into Manchester, the area retains a distinctive suburban identity with active local groups and a steady economy centred on retail and hospitality.
Postcode districts covering Didsbury West
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 3.5 miles
- Oldham 10.1 miles
- St. Helens 20.2 miles
- Wigan 18.3 miles
- Warrington 14.2 miles
- Huddersfield 24.3 miles
- Bolton 14.2 miles
- Stockport 3.7 miles
- Salford 5.2 miles
- Rochdale 13.7 miles
- Crewe 24.1 miles
- Macclesfield 12.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Old Moat Ward 0.9 miles
- Didsbury East Ward 1 mile
- Chorlton Park Ward 1.1 miles
- Withington Ward 1.3 miles
- Northenden Ward 1.6 miles
- Burnage Ward 1.8 miles
- Fallowfield Ward 1.8 miles
- Whalley Range Ward 1.9 miles
- Chorlton Ward 2 miles
- Sale Moor Ward 2.1 miles
- Moss Side Ward 2.2 miles
- Heatons South Ward 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Didsbury West
M20 2WF, M20 2UP, M20 2GU, M20 1QE, M20 2NP, M20 1QB, M20 2XX, M20 3LD, M20 2TS … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 4.9 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 25.7 miles
- Burnage Railway Station 1.2 miles
- East Didsbury Railway Station 1.3 miles
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 4.1 miles
Hotels near Didsbury West Ad
- Eleven Didsbury Park 4 1 mile
- Didsbury House Hotel 4 1.1 miles
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 3.3 miles
- Leven Manchester 4 3.9 miles
- Dakota Manchester 5 4.1 miles
- Brewdog Doghouse Manchester 4 4.1 miles
- Wilde Aparthotels Manchester St. Peters Square 4 3.9 miles
- Moxy Manchester City 3 4 miles
- Hyatt Regency Manchester 4 3.2 miles
- Stock Exchange Hotel 5 4.2 miles
Schools in Didsbury West
- Cavendish Primary School Primary
- Lancasterian School Special
- Moor Allerton Preparatory School Independent - primary
- The Birches School Special
Local points of interest
- Old Trafford Cricket Ground Stadium 3 miles
- Manchester Museum (oxford road) Museum 3.1 miles
- University of Manchester University 3.1 miles
- The University of Manchester School of Computer Science University 3.2 miles
- Manchester Metropolitan University University 3.3 miles
- Old Trafford Stadium 3.4 miles
- Edgeley Park Stadium 3.6 miles
- Manchester Central Stadium 3.8 miles
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 3.8 miles
- Manchester Central Library Library 3.9 miles
- Manchester Art Gallery Museum 3.9 miles
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 4 miles