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About

Charlestown is situated in the northern part of Manchester, bordering the districts of Cheetham and Crumpsall. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern apartment developments. Its main thoroughfare is Bury New Road, which serves as a significant route carrying traffic into the city centre. The ward contains several local parks and green spaces, including Philips Park, one of Manchester's oldest public parks.

The local economy is supported by a range of independent shops, supermarkets, and services along its major roads. The area is well-connected by public transport, with multiple bus routes providing links to the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods. Philips Park houses a historic cemetery and a nature reserve, offering a quiet, green contrast to the urban surroundings. The ward's community is served by various local schools and community centres.

Area overview

On average Charlestown has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 138 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charlestown is £39,439 per year. There are 8 schools in Charlestown: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Charlestown is home to around 17,473 people, with a population density of about 4,559.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charlestown Population
17,473
Population density
4,559.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.36(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.85(+66%)
Public order
24.44(+142%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.77(+109%)
Vehicle crime
13.33(+121%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,624
60.81%
African
2,679
15.33%
Other White
834
4.77%
Pakistani
630
3.61%
Other Black
370
2.12%
Total population: 17,471

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,619
27.41%
No qualifications
3,326
25.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,925
14.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,792
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,384
10.48%
Total 16+ residents: 13,202

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
2,146
30.53%
Owns with a mortgage
1,620
23.04%
Owns outright
1,314
18.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,014
14.42%
Other social rented
761
10.83%
Total households: 7,030

Property prices in Charlestown

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £207,000 in Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,100 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Charlestown in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£353,500
Flats11£109,500
Semi-Detached59£217,000
Terraced35£186,000

10 years median price trend in Charlestown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlestown.

All postcodes in Charlestown

M400BR

Stanwell Road

M96JH

Gifford Avenue

M400ET

Glencar Drive

M97DG

Southdown Crescent

M400DQ

Kelham Walk

M96EB

Charlestown

M400JN

Southerly Crescent

M405GF

Enville Road

M405GZ

Leyburn Road

M96HD

Kingston Grove

M96LJ

Cullen Grove

M400DP

Teddington Road

M400GA

Ottery Walk

M405GX

Kinver Road

M405GY

Pentland Avenue

M96DG

Haverfield Road

M96HB

Victoria Avenue East

M96JU

Crossdale Road

M96SA

Charlestown

M97DA

Hillingdon Drive

M97DF

Charlestown Road

M405GT

Moston Lane

M405QE

Rudston Avenue

M405RX

Caen Avenue

M96FU

Charlestown

M96FY

Stocksfield Drive

M96HZ

White Moss Road

M400EN

Enderby Road

M405QD

Moston Lane

M405QW

Cobham Avenue

M96HX

Pembridge Road

M96JW

Dunster Avenue

M96JZ

Mortimer Avenue

M96SP

Ullswater Walk

M400DT

Whitstable Road

M400GL

Rushberry Avenue

M405SA

Nina Drive

M96AH

Cotton Grass Drive

M96FZ

Normanton Drive

M97AU

Mitcham Avenue

M97BG

Booth Hall Road

M97DU

Lake View

M97FN

Kilmaine Avenue

M405QS

Shackliffe Road

M96HH

Stanage Avenue

M97GP

Common Alder Way

M97HU

Moorway Drive

M97JD

Lowbrook Avenue

M97SS

Victoria Avenue East

M400DH

Poynter Street

M409GG

Kenmere Grove

M96LG

Benmore Road

M97AT

Hall Moss Road

M97HY

Northwold Drive

M400EZ

Oxhill Walk

M400HL

Lightbowne Road

M405JH

Wellhouse Drive

M96AG

Colmore Drive

M96DA

Leamore Walk

M96EQ

Bloxham Walk

M96JE

Glenwyn Avenue

M96LE

Pembridge Road

M405QP

Shawford Road

M405QF

Horncastle Road

M400FL

Wigsby Avenue

M400JT

Lynthorpe Road

M405JX

Tangmere Close

M96FB

Charlestown

M96FN

Polefield Road

M96LD

Benmore Road

M96LU

Dam Head Drive

M96NZ

White Moss Road

M400EF

Charlestown

M400FA

Charlestown

M405JN

Duxford Walk

M96ST

Charlestown

M400ES

Blandford Drive

M400HU

Snowden Walk

M400JP

Middlegate

M400JY

Bradshaw Fold Avenue

M96LL

Earby Grove

M97AL

Grange Drive

M400FW

Fontwell Walk

M405PX

Leyburn Road

M405RS

Moston Lane

M405SB

Nina Drive

M96LQ

Benmore Road

M97AS

Ponsford Avenue

M400EW

Nuthurst Road

M400FE

Nuthurst Road

M400GJ

Charlestown

M400HZ

Pleasington Drive

M96JL

Langside Avenue

M96NT

Greendale Drive

M97BH

Dantall Avenue

M97FU

Horse Chestnut Drive

M97GE

Fossage Close

M400HP

Ancaster Walk

M400JX

Hollinwood Avenue

M96HR

Pennine Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.