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Charlestown

England / North West / Manchester / Charlestown

About

Charlestown is a residential area in north Manchester, located between Cheetham Hill and Blackley. The area is known for its mix of terraced houses and low-rise flats, with some green spaces like Charlestown Park providing local recreation. It has good transport links via the A665 Cheetham Hill Road and several bus routes connecting to Manchester city centre.

The area has a range of local shops and services catering to everyday needs, with a focus on convenience rather than larger retail outlets. Charlestown has seen some redevelopment in recent years, including new housing projects. The population is diverse, with a blend of long-term residents and newer arrivals. Schools and community facilities serve the local area, making it a practical base for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Charlestown has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Charlestown is £35,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Charlestown: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charlestown Population
10,474
Population density
4,468 per km²

Demographics

British
6,696
63.94%
African
1,458
13.92%
Other White
437
4.17%
Pakistani
324
3.09%
Chinese
226
2.16%
Total population: 10,472

Housing

Social rents from council
1,305
29.93%
Owns with a mortgage
979
22.45%
Owns outright
792
18.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
716
16.42%
Other social rented
481
11.03%
Total households: 4,360

Property prices in Charlestown

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,100 up to £390,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£295,000
Flats11£100,000
Semi-Detached38£209,500
Terraced22£200,000

10 years price trend in Charlestown

All postcodes in Charlestown

M405JY

Charlestown

M405QL

Barcliffe Avenue

M405QU

Kinver Road

M96FW

Benmore Road

M96HF

Buile Drive

M96LZ

Benmore Road

M97AG

Northland Road

M97HQ

Spindletree Avenue

M97ER

Evesham Road

M97AN

Broadmoss Drive

M405GW

Shawford Road

M97AF

Grange Park Road

M403LA

Lamburn Avenue

M96DP

Greetland Drive

M97AW

Shakleton Avenue

M97EE

Clough Top Road

M400HS

Frinton Avenue

M405GR

Benfield Avenue

M96LA

Buile Drive

M97BN

Penistone Avenue

M97DD

Belthorne Avenue

M400LA

Hollinwood Avenue

M403LQ

Kirkdale Avenue

M403QJ

Moston Lane East

M96LW

Ranby Avenue

M97AE

Selkirk Drive

M97BE

Wenfield Drive

M97EJ

Lake View

M400GG

Kirkstone Road

M400HE

Kirkstone Road

M400JD

Hollinwood Avenue

M400JG

Hollinwood Avenue

M405GQ

Shackliffe Road

M405RZ

Moston Lane

M97BS

Ainsbrook Avenue

M97EA

Raycroft Avenue

M97ES

Charlestown Road

M400HA

Hollinwood Avenue

M405QN

Hillbrook Avenue

M405RY

Tomlinson Street

M96HE

Daneswood Avenue

M96LN

Lander Grove

M97BL

Booth Hall Road

M97DQ

Southdown Crescent

M97DX

Charlestown Road

M97DY

Southdown Crescent

M97JA

Capricorn Road

M405RW

Crowden Road

M96HS

Armadale Avenue

M400LB

Gisburne Avenue

M405QY

Colgrove Avenue

M405RJ

Crowden Road

M405SD

Nina Drive

M96BD

Buile Drive

M97AZ

The Quadrant

M97BY

Pilkington Road

M97DR

Evesham Road

M97DS

Evesham Road

M400HW

Kirkstone Road

M400JR

Branston Road

M405GS

Wortley Grove

M405RG

Moston Lane

M96AA

Moss Farm Drive

M97BJ

Booth Hall Road

M97BQ

Osterley Road

M97DG

Southdown Crescent

M97ED

Charlestown Road

M97FF

Chendre Road

M97FJ

Ainsbrook Avenue

M97FT

Hinchley Road

M400EQ

Charlestown

M400HH

Denmore Road

M405RN

Crowden Road

M96HL

Victoria Avenue East

M97AR

Lea Drive

M97BB

Charlestown Road

M96SY

Crosslee Road

M97DJ

Clough Top Road

M97DN

Clough Top Road

M97EH

Evesham Road

M400HB

Brentnor Road

M400JJ

Moston Lane East

M405QQ

Kinver Road

M405QZ

Leyburn Road

M96LB

Newcliffe Road

M97AQ

Keston Avenue

M97BT

Fay Avenue

M403LD

Chelston Avenue

M96HJ

Sidley Avenue

M96LY

Newcliffe Road

M97BA

Manton Avenue

M97DE

Charlestown Road

M97FZ

Kilmaine Avenue

M97GA

Rushway Avenue

M405GU

Shawford Crescent

M405JW

Charlestown

M97DH

Charlestown Road

M97FH

The Coppice

M97JB

Caspian Road

M400HN

Lightbowne Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.