Didsbury has long been popular with families for its green spaces, and its range of properties, with plenty of amenities nearby. A number of readers voted for Didsbury but some noted its property prices are much more expensive than the Manchester average. Pictured is Fletcher Moss Park.Didsbury has long been popular with families for its green spaces, and its range of properties, with plenty of amenities nearby. A number of readers voted for Didsbury but some noted its property prices are much more expensive than the Manchester average. Pictured is Fletcher Moss Park.
Didsbury has long been popular with families for its green spaces, and its range of properties, with plenty of amenities nearby. A number of readers voted for Didsbury but some noted its property prices are much more expensive than the Manchester average. Pictured is Fletcher Moss Park.

Eight best places to live in Manchester according to locals

We asked where you have enjoyed living most in Greater Manchester and here’s how you responded.

Greater Manchester’s property market is a buoyant one - whether you are buying a house or looking for somewhere to rent, competition can be fierce.

Regeneration projects over the last few years have seen some less popular areas to live have undergone a revamp - but become less affordable to many.

In June 2022, the average price for a property in Manchester was £250,638 - with Rightmove noting a 10% increase in sold prices over the last 12 months.

And rents are also predicted to keep rising faster than the UK average.

But forget the property experts - we asked readers for their opinions on where is the best place to live in Greater Manchester, in their experience.

In June 2022, the average price for a property in Manchester was £250,638 - with Rightmove noting a 10% increase in sold prices over the last 12 months.