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Charlestown

England / North West / Manchester / Charlestown

About

Charlestown is a residential area located in the northeast of Manchester, bordered by Blackley, Harpurhey, and Moston. The ward is primarily made up of terraced housing, with some postwar developments and green spaces. It is well-connected by public transport, with several bus routes linking it to Manchester city centre and surrounding areas. The local economy includes small businesses, shops, and takeaways, catering mainly to residents.

The area has a mix of community facilities, including primary schools, parks, and sports grounds. Charlestown is close to the Manchester Arena and the Etihad Campus, providing access to larger entertainment and leisure options. While it remains a predominantly working-class neighbourhood, recent regeneration efforts have aimed to improve housing and infrastructure. The ward maintains a strong sense of local identity, with community events and grassroots initiatives playing a role in daily life.

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 39.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Charlestown is £35,834 per year. There are 8 schools in Charlestown: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 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
39.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £204,250 in Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,100 up to £395,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£360,000
Flats13£100,000
Semi-Detached52£217,000
Terraced34£200,000

10 years price trend in Charlestown

All postcodes in Charlestown

M400JU

Lynthorpe Road

M405QA

Horncastle Road

M405RP

Grindall Avenue

M405SE

Westcraig Avenue

M405SH

Victoria Avenue East

M96DB

Woodmere Drive

M96JD

Colindale Avenue

M96TG

Crosslee Road

M97BW

Booth Hall Road

M97EL

Charlestown Road

M97GT

Aspen Road

M97HX

Northwold Drive

M400FT

New Moston

M400JH

Greengate East

M405QH

Brookside Road

M97DW

Pinfold Avenue

M96JP

Elmton Road

M96LH

White Moss Road

M96SJ

Rockmead Drive

M97DT

Charlestown Road

M97EW

Leander Close

M97GH

Victoria Avenue East

M97HG

Broadmoss Drive

M97HS

Broadmoss Drive

M96SL

Blackley

M96HY

Newburn Avenue

M400DN

Whitstable Road

M400GE

Blueberry Avenue

M405RT

Hollinwood Avenue

M96DH

Blackley

M96DT

Blackley

M96EJ

Benmore Road

M96FT

Hurstway Drive

M96JF

Amesbury Road

M96JT

Amesbury Road

M97DZ

Charlestown Road

M97EF

Leander Close

M97FG

Hinchley Road

M97GB

Colmore Drive

M400BT

Pleasington Drive

M400DG

Woodstock Road

M400EE

Ashlands Avenue

M400HF

Brentnor Road

M400JE

St Margaret's Road

M400JF

St Margaret's Road

M400JQ

Hollinwood Avenue

M400JZ

Branston Road

M405RQ

Moston Lane

M96BB

Leegate Drive

M96EG

Blackley

M96EL

Benmore Road

M96FR

Blackley

M96LP

Haddington Drive

M97AD

Charlestown Road

M97AJ

Grange Drive

M97BX

Pilkington Road

M97HR

Moorway Drive

M400FR

Enstone Drive

M405GH

Inchfield Road

M409GR

Moston Lane

M96BF

Moorsley Drive

M96HQ

Daneswood Avenue

M96SS

Rockmead Drive

M97DL

Clough Top Road

M97EB

Torrington Avenue

M97FE

Carville Road

M97HT

Moorway Drive

M97HW

Greengate

M400EY

New Moston

M400EH

New Moston

M400EP

New Moston

M400EX

Blueberry Avenue

M400FN

Enstone Drive

M405QR

Barcliffe Avenue

M96NS

Blackley

M96FQ

Blackley

M96HT

Kirkway

M96LF

Churston Avenue

M96SQ

Blackley

M96TA

Crosslee Road

M97BF

Elaine Avenue

M97GJ

Silver Birch Road

M97GL

Horse Chestnut Drive

M400GH

Charlestown

M400JL

Greengate

M405GD

Horncastle Road

M405QT

Shackliffe Road

M96NX

Haverfield Road

M96SB

Blackley

M96SR

Blackley

M97AP

Euston Avenue

M400DX

Woodstock Road

M400DZ

Blandford Drive

M400JW

Northerly Crescent

M405GB

Moston Lane

M96EN

Bossall Avenue

M96FD

Leconfield Drive

M96JX

Fulwood Avenue

M400HJ

Lightbowne Road

M405GA

Bourne Drive
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Data Sources

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