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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

M405QY

Colgrove Avenue

M405RJ

Crowden Road

M405SD

Nina Drive

M96BD

Buile Drive

M96EA

Blackley

M96FP

Halsmere Drive

M96JS

Crossdale Road

M96NY

Haverfield Road

M96SE

Blackley

M96SF

Dam Head Drive

M97AZ

The Quadrant

M97BY

Pilkington Road

M97DR

Evesham Road

M97DS

Evesham Road

M97EN

Polefield Road

M97FW

Polefield Road

M97GF

Common Alder Way

M400HW

Kirkstone Road

M400ET

New Moston

M400JR

Branston Road

M405GS

Wortley Grove

M405QJ

Claife Avenue

M405RG

Moston Lane

M96AA

Moss Farm Drive

M96HU

Newburn Avenue

M97BJ

Booth Hall Road

M97BQ

Osterley Road

M97DG

Southdown Crescent

M97ED

Charlestown Road

M97FF

Chendre Road

M97FJ

Ainsbrook Avenue

M97FT

Hinchley Road

M400DL

Trowbridge Drive

M400EQ

Charlestown

M400FG

Abberley Drive

M400FP

New Moston

M400HH

Denmore Road

M405QB

Nunfield Close

M405RN

Crowden Road

M96HL

Victoria Avenue East

M97AR

Lea Drive

M97BB

Charlestown Road

M97GR

Hemlock Way

M400DQ

New Moston

M400FF

Nuthurst Road

M96DE

Blackley

M96EE

Blackley

M96JJ

Amesbury Road

M96SH

Sanderstead Drive

M96SY

Crosslee Road

M97DJ

Clough Top Road

M97DN

Clough Top Road

M97EH

Evesham Road

M400FS

Blandford Drive

M400GQ

Blandford Drive

M400HB

Brentnor Road

M405QQ

Kinver Road

M405QZ

Leyburn Road

M96JQ

Amesbury Road

M96JR

Levedale Road

M96LB

Newcliffe Road

M97AB

Charlestown Road

M97AQ

Keston Avenue

M97BT

Fay Avenue

M97EP

Blackley

M97GS

Charlestown Road

M400HY

New Moston

M400HT

New Moston

M400DE

Poynter Street

M400EU

New Moston

M96DN

Benmore Road

M96HJ

Sidley Avenue

M96JG

Dugdale Avenue

M96LY

Newcliffe Road

M96SU

Ravenswood Drive

M97BA

Manton Avenue

M97BP

Osterley Road

M97DE

Charlestown Road

M97FZ

Kilmaine Avenue

M97GA

Rushway Avenue

M400GD

New Moston

M400DA

Arden Grove

M400FD

New Moston

M400FQ

Blandford Drive

M400GF

Blueberry Avenue

M405GU

Shawford Crescent

M405JW

Charlestown

M409GE

Brookside Road

M96EB

Blackley

M96EH

Benmore Road

M96LS

Haddington Drive

M97BR

Charlestown Road

M97DH

Charlestown Road

M97FH

The Coppice

M97JB

Caspian Road

M400HN

Lightbowne Road

M400DW

Teddington Road

M400FB

Linford Avenue

M400FX

New Moston

M400FY

Blandford Drive
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Data Sources

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