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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

M400GW

Highworth Drive

M400LB

Gisburne Avenue

M405QY

Colgrove Avenue

M405RJ

Moston Lane

M405SD

Nina Drive

M96EA

Charlestown

M96FP

Halsmere Drive

M96JS

Crossdale Road

M96NY

Haverfield Road

M97EN

Polefield Road

M400FH

Thornford Walk

M96BD

Buile Drive

M96SE

Garrowmore Walk

M96SF

East Garth Walk

M97AZ

The Quadrant

M97BY

Pilkington Road

M97DR

Evesham Road

M97DS

Evesham Road

M97FW

Rochdale Road

M97GF

Norway Maple Avenue

M400HW

Lightbowne Road

M405GS

Wortley Grove

M405QJ

Claife Avenue

M405RG

Moston Lane

M96HU

Newburn Avenue

M97ED

Charlestown Road

M400JR

Branston Road

M96AA

Moss Farm Drive

M97BJ

Booth Hall Road

M97BQ

Osterley Road

M97FF

Chendre Road

M97FJ

Ainsbrook Avenue

M97FT

Topcliffe Road

M400DL

Trowbridge Drive

M400FG

Abberley Drive

M400HH

Denmore Road

M405QB

Nunfield Close

M96HL

Victoria Avenue East

M97BB

Charlestown Road

M400FF

Nuthurst Road

M96DE

Charlestown

M96JJ

Amesbury Road

M96SH

Sanderstead Drive

M96SY

Crosslee Road

M97DN

Clough Top Road

M97EH

Evesham Road

M400EQ

Ogmore Walk

M400FP

Kirkhill Walk

M405RN

Crowden Road

M97AR

Lea Drive

M97GR

Hemlock Way

M96EE

Midmoor Walk

M97DJ

Clough Top Road

M400HB

Brentnor Road

M405QZ

Leyburn Road

M96JQ

Amesbury Road

M97AB

Charlestown Road

M97EP

Rochdale Road

M97GS

Red Cedar Close

M400FS

Blandford Drive

M400GQ

Blandford Drive

M405QQ

Kinver Road

M96JR

Levedale Road

M96LB

Newcliffe Road

M97AQ

Keston Avenue

M97BT

Fay Avenue

M400HT

Athos Walk

M96DN

Benmore Road

M96HJ

Sidley Avenue

M96JG

Dugdale Avenue

M96SU

Tenham Walk

M97BA

Manton Avenue

M97DE

Charlestown Road

M97FZ

Kilmaine Avenue

M97GA

Rushway Avenue

M400DE

St Marys Road

M400EU

Charlestown

M400HY

Amport Walk

M96LY

Newcliffe Road

M97BP

Osterley Road

M400FQ

Blandford Drive

M405GU

Shawford Crescent

M405JW

Sawston Walk

M97BR

Charlestown Road

M97FH

The Coppice

M400DA

St Marys Road

M400FD

Charlestown

M400GD

Charlestown

M400GF

Blueberry Avenue

M409GE

Moston Lane

M96EH

Clement Stott Close

M96LS

Highview Walk

M97DH

Weybourne Avenue

M97JB

Caspian Road

M400FB

Linford Avenue

M400FY

Blandford Drive

M400JS

Lynthorpe Road

M96AL

Charlestown

M96HP

Victoria Avenue East

M96LR

Haddington Drive

Data Sources

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