If you’re thinking of moving out of London, you’re likely feeling pretty overwhelmed with all your options.
You could swap the capital for the coast, the wide open countryside, or find a different city to make your stomping ground.
If you’re looking for somewhere that still gives off London vibes, without actually being London, there’s one spot that should be on your radar.
Didsbury, a leafy suburb of Manchester, was recently picked as one of the best places to live in the UK by The Times, and some say it’s like the ‘Notting Hill of the North’.
Others have compared it to Hackney, Hampstead, and Highgate, so clearly it’s got a certain je ne sais quoi about it that Londoners will enjoy.
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Things to know about Didsbury
Didsbury began as a small agricultural hamlet in the 13th century and remained a relatively rural spot until the 19th century.
It didn’t officially become part of Manchester until 1904.
Today, the suburb comprises three main areas: Didsbury Village, East Didsbury, and West Didsbury and each one is said to have its own unique feel.
According to estate agents Bentley Hurst and Kaytons, East is where you’ll find great schools and ‘picture-perfect’ streets, making it the ideal choice for families.
Didsbury also has a number of open green spaces, including Fletcher Moss Park, Didsbury Park, and Parsonage Gardens.
What are the property prices like?
According to Rightmove, the average house price in Didsbury is £413,178.
But how much you’ll pay will vary on the type of property you’re buying.
The majority of properties sold in Didsbury over the last year were flats, with an average price £268,430.
Semi-detached properties sold for an average of £526,259, with terraced properties fetching £476,434.
How far is it from Manchester?
Located on the north bank of the River Mersey, Didsbury is about five miles south of Manchester City Centre.
It’s very easy to get to the centre, though, with several different public transport options available.
You can take either a train, bus or tram (Metrolink), and it takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes.
Trainline claims trains from East Didsbury to Manchester Piccadilly start from as little as £2.10 and usually take 11 minutes.
What do locals say about life there?
On Reddit, those who live or have lived in Didsbury have praised the suburb, claiming it’s a ‘happy’ place, ‘the suburban dream’, and ‘the best area in Manchester’.
A user known as u/JHL94 said: ‘I spent three years in the city centre, then moved to Dids, and my happiness and love for Manchester has tripled.
You can’t go wrong.’
Similarly, u/Rude_Advance3747 wrote: ‘Two years [in] Didsbury here.
So, I’d call it the “suburban dream”.
‘I live on the western part near Burton Road, and that is amazing.
Every Saturday, it’s as if a festival is kicking off.
Many pubs and bars, Fletcher Moss botanic garden is near as well, and it’s quite nice.
‘The demographic is a lot of young couples with strollers and a dog.’
While u/JAD4995 commented: ‘Best area in Manchester, in my opinion.
Not too far away from the city, lots of green space.
Loads of bars and restaurants across the suburb.
Good amenities, trains direct to the airport within 10 minutes, and also on the tram line.
And it has a cinema and a good selection of gyms.’
Others have said it’s quite a ‘pricey’ spot, so that’s something to keep in mind.
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