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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 37.2% 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

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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £195,675 in Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,100 up to £365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlestown over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£290,000	£213,500	£267,500	£295,000	£351,000
Flats	10	£108,500	£65,305	£70,000	£130,000	£173,500
Semi-Detached	38	£214,500	£145,500	£187,000	£235,150	£317,250
Terraced	22	£186,550	£150,250	£179,375	£208,750	£254,750

10 years median price trend in Charlestown

All postcodes in Charlestown

M400JS

Hollinwood Avenue

M405QX

Ardale Avenue

M405RU

Nina Drive

M96EX

Broadmoss Drive

M96HG

Broadmoss Drive

M96HN

Armadale Avenue

M97DB

Hillingdon Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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