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.
On average Charlestown has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. 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).
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Capricorn Road
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Woodstock Road
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Woodstock Road
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New Moston
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Gainford Gardens
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Crowden Road
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Armadale Avenue
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Amesbury Road
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Amesbury Road
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Elmton Road
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Leconfield Drive
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Broadmoss Drive
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Blackley
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New Moston
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Highworth Drive
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Gisburne Avenue
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Colgrove Avenue
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Crowden Road
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Nina Drive
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Buile Drive
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Blackley
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Crossdale Road
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Blackley
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The Quadrant
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Pilkington Road
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Evesham Road
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Polefield Road
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Common Alder Way
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New Moston
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Kirkstone Road
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Wortley Grove
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Claife Avenue
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Moston Lane
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Newburn Avenue
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Charlestown Road
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Osterley Road
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Southdown Crescent
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Chendre Road
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Ainsbrook Avenue
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Hinchley Road
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New Moston
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Nunfield Close
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Denmore Road
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Charlestown
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Crowden Road
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Victoria Avenue East
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Lea Drive
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Charlestown Road
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Hemlock Way
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New Moston
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Blackley
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Evesham Road
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Blackley
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Amesbury Road
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Sanderstead Drive
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Crosslee Road
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Clough Top Road
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Clough Top Road
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Brentnor Road
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Kinver Road
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Leyburn Road
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Blackley
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Keston Avenue
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Amesbury Road
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Levedale Road
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Newcliffe Road
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Charlestown Road
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Fay Avenue
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Charlestown Road
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New Moston
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New Moston
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Benmore Road
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Sidley Avenue
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Newcliffe Road
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Manton Avenue
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Osterley Road
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Charlestown Road
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Kilmaine Avenue
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Rushway Avenue
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Arden Grove
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Blandford Drive
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New Moston
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