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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

M405JJ

Southmere Close

M405JY

Charlestown

M405QL

Barcliffe Avenue

M405QU

Kinver Road

M96FW

Benmore Road

M96HF

Buile Drive

M96LZ

Benmore Road

M97AG

Northland Road

M97HQ

Spindletree Avenue

M400HX

New Moston

M400DJ

Stanwell Road

M97ER

Evesham Road

M97AN

Broadmoss Drive

M97GQ

Goat Willow Road

M400GB

Highworth Drive

M400DS

Woodstock Road

M405GW

Shawford Road

M96JB

Edgefield Avenue

M96FJ

Blackley

M96JN

Bransby Avenue

M96LX

Dam Head Drive

M97AF

Grange Park Road

M97EQ

Blackley

M97GG

Silver Birch Road

M400BE

Arden Grove

M96JA

Edgefield Avenue

M96ED

Blackley

M96DP

Greetland Drive

M96EF

White Moss Road

M96SD

Blackley

M97AW

Shakleton Avenue

M97EE

Clough Top Road

M400HQ

New Moston

M400HS

Frinton Avenue

M400DB

St Mary's Road

M405GR

Benfield Avenue

M409GJ

Brookside Road

M96ER

Bossall Avenue

M96LA

Buile Drive

M97BN

Penistone Avenue

M97DD

Belthorne Avenue

M400EG

New Moston

M400FZ

New Moston

M400BR

Stanwell Road

M400EB

New Moston

M400LA

Hollinwood Avenue

M96FA

Blackley

M96JH

Gifford Avenue

M96LW

Ranby Avenue

M96SN

Blackley

M97AE

Selkirk Drive

M97BE

Wenfield Drive

M97EJ

Lake View

M400EJ

Lightbowne Road

M400DU

Woodstock Road

M400EA

New Moston

M400GG

Kirkstone Road

M400HE

Kirkstone Road

M400JD

Hollinwood Avenue

M400JG

Hollinwood Avenue

M405GG

Ringcroft Gardens

M405GQ

Shackliffe Road

M405RZ

Moston Lane

M96HA

Ingleby Avenue

M96NU

Greendale Drive

M97BS

Ainsbrook Avenue

M97EA

Raycroft Avenue

M97ES

Charlestown Road

M97FL

Polefield Road

M96HW

Victoria Avenue East

M400ED

Blandford Drive

M400EL

Nuthurst Road

M400HA

Hollinwood Avenue

M405QN

Hillbrook Avenue

M405RY

Tomlinson Street

M96DD

Woodmere Drive

M96EZ

Elmton Road

M96HE

Daneswood Avenue

M96LN

Lander Grove

M97BL

Booth Hall Road

M97DQ

Southdown Crescent

M97DX

Charlestown Road

M97DY

Southdown Crescent

M97GN

Sycamore Road

M97JA

Capricorn Road

M400DR

Woodstock Road

M400DY

Woodstock Road

M400FU

New Moston

M405GJ

Gainford Gardens

M405RW

Crowden Road

M96EW

Amesbury Road

M96EY

Elmton Road

M96FL

Amesbury Road

M96HS

Armadale Avenue

M96LT

Leconfield Drive

M97AH

Broadmoss Drive

M97HD

Blackley

M400FH

New Moston

M400GW

Highworth Drive

M400LB

Gisburne Avenue
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Data Sources

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