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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
50.31(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.85(+72%)
Public order
24.44(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.77(+109%)
Vehicle crime
13.33(+123%)
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 130 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
Terraced34£188,550
Detached8£343,500
Flats15£102,000
Semi-Detached73£220,000

10 years median price trend in Charlestown

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

All postcodes in Charlestown

M96EY

Elmton Road

M96FU

Charlestown

M405QQ

Kinver Road

M96EA

Charlestown

M400EL

Nuthurst Road

M97DZ

Charlestown Road

M96LA

White Moss Road

M96LQ

Benmore Road

M97GS

Red Cedar Close

M405QY

Colgrove Avenue

M400EB

Shafton Walk

M97FW

Rochdale Road

M97FN

Kilmaine Avenue

M97DT

Charlestown Road

M97AR

Lea Drive

M400HA

Lightbowne Road

M97AU

Mitcham Avenue

M96EQ

Bloxham Walk

M97BH

Dantall Avenue

M96HA

Ingleby Avenue

M400FX

Charlestown

M96HE

Victoria Avenue East

M97AF

Grange Park Road

M405SA

Nina Drive

M400HU

Snowden Walk

M97HQ

Spindletree Avenue

M400JL

Greengate East

M400DW

Teddington Road

M96DN

Benmore Road

M405GQ

Shackliffe Road

M96JF

Amesbury Road

M97FZ

Kilmaine Avenue

M405QX

Ardale Avenue

M96LT

Langland Close

M400HF

Rocklyn Avenue

M96DG

Haverfield Road

M97AN

Grange Park Road

M96DB

Woodmere Drive

M97GH

Victoria Avenue East

M405GT

Moston Lane

M400HT

Athos Walk

M400GE

Blueberry Avenue

M400GQ

Blandford Drive

M96HQ

Daneswood Avenue

M96LY

Newcliffe Road

M96JW

Dunster Avenue

M96AH

Cotton Grass Drive

M405QT

Shackliffe Road

M97GL

Wild Cherry Avenue

M97JA

Capricorn Road

M405PX

Leyburn Road

M96SR

Charlestown

M400FB

Linford Avenue

M96SB

Charlestown

M96NZ

White Moss Road

M97GJ

Silver Birch Road

M405QP

Shawford Road

M400EP

Charlestown

M97HT

Moorway Drive

M97DB

Hillingdon Drive

M96ED

Charlestown

M96DE

Charlestown

M96EH

Clement Stott Close

M405JW

Sawston Walk

M97DG

Southdown Crescent

M96JD

Colindale Avenue

M97BG

Booth Hall Road

M405QF

Horncastle Road

M97DA

Hillingdon Drive

M96HH

Stanage Avenue

M405GZ

Leyburn Road

M405QB

Nunfield Close

M96LP

Haverfield Road

M400EJ

Lightbowne Road

M97DE

Charlestown Road

M400DT

Whitstable Road

M96DH

Lindside Walk

M97GA

Rushway Avenue

M400ET

Glencar Drive

M97EH

Evesham Road

M97BS

Charlestown Road

M96SS

Rockmead Drive

M96FR

Rochdale Road

M97DP

Rimmington Close

M96SJ

Salvin Walk

M400BE

Arden Grove

M400FA

Charlestown

M96LZ

White Moss Road

M97AJ

Grange Drive

M400HS

Frinton Avenue

M97FU

Horse Chestnut Drive

M400EQ

Ogmore Walk

M400JT

Lynthorpe Road

M400FD

Charlestown

M97EN

Polefield Road

M405SD

Nina Drive

M96NY

Haverfield Road

M400EG

Charlestown

M96HP

Victoria Avenue East

M400FW

Fontwell Walk

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.