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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 112 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 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
Detached9£347,000
Flats11£109,500
Semi-Detached59£217,000
Terraced33£185,000

10 years median price trend in Charlestown

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

All postcodes in Charlestown

M96SG

Charlestown

M97BD

Charlestown Road

M97BU

Wanstead Avenue

M97DP

Rimmington Close

M400HD

Brentnor Road

M400HG

Millfield Walk

M400JU

Lynthorpe Road

M96TG

Crosslee Road

M400FT

Charlestown

M400JH

Hollinwood Avenue

M405QH

Inchfield Road

M96JP

Elmton Road

M97DW

Pinfold Avenue

M97EW

Leroy Drive

M97GH

Victoria Avenue East

M97HS

Broadmoss Drive

M405QA

Horncastle Road

M405RP

Grindall Avenue

M405SE

Westcraig Avenue

M405SH

Victoria Avenue East

M96DB

Woodmere Drive

M96JD

Colindale Avenue

M97BW

Booth Hall Road

M97EL

Rochdale Road

M97GT

Aspen Road

M97HX

Northwold Drive

M97DT

Charlestown Road

M96LH

White Moss Road

M96SJ

Salvin Walk

M97HG

Broadmoss Drive

M400DN

Whitstable Road

M405RT

Moston Lane

M96DH

Lindside Walk

M96DT

Marlton Walk

M96EJ

Benmore Road

M96FT

Hurstway Drive

M96JF

Amesbury Road

M96JT

Amesbury Road

M97FG

Hinchley Road

M97GB

Colmore Drive

M400GE

Blueberry Avenue

M96HY

White Moss Road

M96SL

Pendrell Walk

M97DZ

Charlestown Road

M97EF

Leander Close

M400DG

Woodstock Road

M400HF

Rocklyn Avenue

M400JF

St Margarets Road

M400JZ

Branston Road

M96BB

Leegate Drive

M97AJ

Grange Drive

M97BX

Pilkington Road

M400BT

Pleasington Drive

M400EE

Ashlands Avenue

M400JE

St Margarets Road

M400JQ

Hollinwood Avenue

M405RQ

Moston Lane

M96EL

Benmore Road

M96EG

Charlestown

M96FR

Rochdale Road

M96LP

Haverfield Road

M97AD

Charlestown Road

M97HR

Moorway Drive

M400FR

Rainton Walk

M409GR

Moston Lane

M96BF

Moorsley Drive

M96SS

Rockmead Drive

M97FE

Carville Road

M97HW

Victoria Avenue East

M400EH

Charlestown

M400EX

Roxby Walk

M400EY

Metfield Walk

M405QR

Barcliffe Avenue

M96HT

Kirkway

M97GL

Wild Cherry Avenue

M405GH

Inchfield Road

M96HQ

Daneswood Avenue

M97DL

Dalham Avenue

M97EB

Torrington Avenue

M97HT

Moorway Drive

M400EP

Charlestown

M96FQ

Rochdale Road

M96LF

Churston Avenue

M96NS

Meadowbrook Close

M96SQ

Charlestown

M96TA

Crosslee Road

M97BF

Elaine Avenue

M97GJ

Silver Birch Road

M405GD

Horncastle Road

M96SB

Charlestown

M97AP

Euston Avenue

M400GH

Prestwick Walk

M400JL

Greengate East

M405QT

Shackliffe Road

M96NX

Haverfield Road

M96SR

Charlestown

M400JW

Northerly Crescent

M405GB

Yeb Fold

M96EN

Bossall Avenue

M96FD

Leconfield Drive

Data Sources

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