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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
50.31(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.85(+72%)
Public order
24.44(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.77(+109%)
Vehicle crime
13.33(+123%)
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 130 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
Terraced34£188,550
Detached8£343,500
Flats15£102,000
Semi-Detached73£220,000

10 years median price trend in Charlestown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlestown.

All postcodes in Charlestown

M97AS

Ponsford Avenue

M96FQ

Rochdale Road

M96SY

Crosslee Road

M405RQ

Moston Lane

M96NX

Haverfield Road

M400EN

Enderby Road

M96LH

White Moss Road

M97BL

Booth Hall Road

M400EW

Nuthurst Road

M400GB

Pitmore Walk

M400EU

Charlestown

M97FT

Topcliffe Road

M96LU

Dam Head Drive

M96JH

Gifford Avenue

M97BB

Charlestown Road

M400HL

Lightbowne Road

M96SU

Tenham Walk

M97EJ

Lake View

M96EF

White Moss Road

M97BX

Pilkington Road

M400FE

Nuthurst Road

M400FN

Enstone Drive

M405SE

Westcraig Avenue

M97DF

Charlestown Road

M97SS

Victoria Avenue East

M405JJ

Southmere Close

M96EG

Charlestown

M97DR

Evesham Road

M96DA

Leamore Walk

M405RW

Crowden Road

M405JY

Durrington Walk

M405GY

Pentland Avenue

M400DN

Whitstable Road

M405RJ

Moston Lane

M97EQ

Rochdale Road

M96FT

Hurstway Drive

M97AE

Selkirk Drive

M400HZ

Pleasington Drive

M96LE

Pembridge Road

M96LN

Lander Grove

M400EX

Roxby Walk

M405RX

Caen Avenue

M400JE

St Margarets Road

M97DS

Evesham Road

M400GW

Highworth Drive

M96LB

Newcliffe Road

M96FZ

Normanton Drive

M409GJ

Brookside Road

M96ER

Rochdale Road

M405GR

Benfield Avenue

M400ED

Blandford Drive

M96LW

Ranby Avenue

M96HL

Victoria Avenue East

M96JL

Langside Avenue

M400DJ

Teddington Road

M97EW

Leroy Drive

M400GD

Charlestown

M97EB

Torrington Avenue

M96AL

Charlestown

M400FY

Blandford Drive

M97FG

Hinchley Road

M400JD

Hollinwood Avenue

M97BF

Elaine Avenue

M97DN

Clough Top Road

M400FF

Nuthurst Road

M97HD

Charlestown

M97GT

Aspen Road

M400DU

Woodstock Road

M97EL

Rochdale Road

M400JQ

Hollinwood Avenue

M400FS

Blandford Drive

M400LB

Gisburne Avenue

M96EJ

Benmore Road

M400DR

Woodstock Road

M97BD

Charlestown Road

M96DP

Greetland Drive

M96HT

Kirkway

M409GR

Moston Lane

M400DZ

Nuthurst Road

M400DE

St Marys Road

M405GF

Enville Road

M400DG

Woodstock Road

M96FJ

Charlestown

M409GG

Kenmere Grove

M405QR

Barcliffe Avenue

M400JU

Lynthorpe Road

M97GQ

Goat Willow Road

M96EW

Amesbury Road

M96BB

Leegate Drive

M400LA

Glossop Terrace

M97BT

Fay Avenue

M97EP

Rochdale Road

M96EE

Midmoor Walk

M96HJ

Sidley Avenue

M405RY

Tomlinson Street

M96SQ

Charlestown

M400ES

Blandford Drive

M400GF

Blueberry Avenue

M405RP

Grindall Avenue

M97AQ

Keston Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.