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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

M400DZ

Nuthurst Road

M400DX

Woodstock Road

M96JX

Fulwood Avenue

M405GA

Bourne Drive

M405JJ

Southmere Close

M405JY

Durrington Walk

M96FW

Benmore Road

M96LZ

White Moss Road

M97AG

Northland Road

M400HJ

Lightbowne Road

M405QL

Nuthurst Road

M405QU

Shawford Road

M96HF

Victoria Avenue East

M97HQ

Spindletree Avenue

M97AN

Grange Park Road

M97GQ

Goat Willow Road

M400DJ

Teddington Road

M400HX

Rockland Walk

M97ER

Evesham Road

M400DS

Woodstock Road

M400GB

Pitmore Walk

M97AF

Grange Park Road

M96JN

Bransby Avenue

M96LX

Dam Head Drive

M405GW

Shawford Road

M96FJ

Charlestown

M96JB

Edgefield Avenue

M97EQ

Rochdale Road

M97GG

Silver Birch Road

M96EF

White Moss Road

M97AW

Shakleton Avenue

M400BE

Arden Grove

M96DP

Greetland Drive

M96ED

Charlestown

M96JA

Levedale Road

M96SD

Charlestown

M97EE

Clough Top Road

M400HS

Frinton Avenue

M400HQ

Woolton Close

M405GR

Benfield Avenue

M409GJ

Brookside Road

M96LA

White Moss Road

M97BN

Penistone Avenue

M400DB

St Marys Road

M96ER

Rochdale Road

M97DD

Belthorne Avenue

M400EB

Shafton Walk

M97AE

Selkirk Drive

M97BE

Wenfield Drive

M97EJ

Lake View

M96FA

Lowfield Walk

M96LW

Ranby Avenue

M96SN

Mulgrove Walk

M400EG

Charlestown

M400FZ

Charlestown

M400LA

Glossop Terrace

M400EA

Charlestown

M400GG

Kirkstone Road

M400HE

Kirkstone Road

M400JD

Hollinwood Avenue

M405GG

Ringcroft Gardens

M96HA

Ingleby Avenue

M96NU

Greendale Drive

M97ES

Charlestown Road

M400DU

Woodstock Road

M400EJ

Lightbowne Road

M400JG

Norville Avenue

M405GQ

Shackliffe Road

M405RZ

Moston Lane

M97BS

Charlestown Road

M97EA

Raycroft Avenue

M97FL

Polefield Road

M96DD

Woodmere Drive

M96EZ

Stocksfield Drive

M96HE

Victoria Avenue East

M96HW

Victoria Avenue East

M96LN

Lander Grove

M97BL

Booth Hall Road

M97DX

Charlestown Road

M97DY

Southdown Crescent

M400FU

Tetsworth Walk

M405GJ

Gainford Gardens

M405RW

Crowden Road

M96EY

Elmton Road

M96FL

Amesbury Road

M96HS

Armadale Avenue

M96LT

Langland Close

M97HD

Charlestown

M400ED

Blandford Drive

M400EL

Nuthurst Road

M400HA

Lightbowne Road

M405QN

Hillbrook Avenue

M405RY

Tomlinson Street

M97DQ

Southdown Crescent

M97GN

Sycamore Road

M97JA

Capricorn Road

M400DR

Woodstock Road

M400DY

Woodstock Road

M96EW

Amesbury Road

M97AH

Grange Park Road

Data Sources

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