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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

M405QL

Nuthurst Road

M400HH

Denmore Road

M97GG

Silver Birch Road

M405SB

Nina Drive

M405GA

Bourne Drive

M400JR

Branston Road

M97AW

Shakleton Avenue

M96FP

Halsmere Drive

M405GW

Shawford Road

M400GJ

Charlestown

M400EE

Ashlands Avenue

M97BU

Wanstead Avenue

M405RG

Moston Lane

M400BR

Stanwell Road

M96JE

Glenwyn Avenue

M96DD

Woodmere Drive

M405GX

Kinver Road

M400EY

Metfield Walk

M400JH

Hollinwood Avenue

M97JB

Caspian Road

M97HU

Moorway Drive

M400DB

St Marys Road

M400HN

Lightbowne Road

M405RT

Moston Lane

M400DP

Teddington Road

M405QH

Inchfield Road

M96FW

Benmore Road

M400HX

Rockland Walk

M405JN

Duxford Walk

M400DQ

Kelham Walk

M400FR

Rainton Walk

M96JA

Levedale Road

M400FH

Thornford Walk

M96ST

Charlestown

M405SH

Victoria Avenue East

M400GL

Rushberry Avenue

M405QZ

Leyburn Road

M96SH

Sanderstead Drive

M400FT

Charlestown

M400JW

Northerly Crescent

M97DH

Weybourne Avenue

M97EA

Raycroft Avenue

M96EX

Colmore Drive

M405RN

Crowden Road

M97AH

Grange Park Road

M400JG

Norville Avenue

M96HD

Kingston Grove

M96LF

Churston Avenue

M400JN

Southerly Crescent

M405JH

Wellhouse Drive

M96HF

Victoria Avenue East

M96SA

Charlestown

M96BF

Moorsley Drive

M97HS

Broadmoss Drive

M405RZ

Moston Lane

M400DY

Woodstock Road

M400HJ

Lightbowne Road

M96TG

Crosslee Road

M96FA

Lowfield Walk

M400JY

Bradshaw Fold Avenue

M97DQ

Southdown Crescent

M400EZ

Oxhill Walk

M96FD

Leconfield Drive

M97DJ

Clough Top Road

M405RS

Moston Lane

M400JZ

Branston Road

M97HR

Moorway Drive

M96JS

Crossdale Road

M96HN

Inverness Avenue

M97FE

Carville Road

M97JD

Lowbrook Avenue

M97AB

Charlestown Road

M400HQ

Woolton Close

M97FF

Chendre Road

M97HY

Northwold Drive

M405RU

Nina Drive

M96HY

White Moss Road

M96NS

Meadowbrook Close

M96EB

Charlestown

M96JX

Fulwood Avenue

M405QA

Horncastle Road

M96SN

Mulgrove Walk

M96FN

Polefield Road

M96HS

Armadale Avenue

M97HW

Victoria Avenue East

M97AD

Charlestown Road

M400FU

Tetsworth Walk

M400DH

Poynter Street

M405QD

Moston Lane

M400DL

Trowbridge Drive

M96SD

Charlestown

M96SL

Pendrell Walk

M96AA

Moss Farm Drive

M96HX

Pembridge Road

M405QN

Hillbrook Avenue

M96HZ

White Moss Road

M97BW

Booth Hall Road

M96HR

Pennine Close

M96JU

Crossdale Road

M96JJ

Amesbury Road

Data Sources

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