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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

M97BJ

Booth Hall Road

M96HG

Crosslee Road

M405GD

Horncastle Road

M405QJ

Claife Avenue

M400FZ

Charlestown

M97ES

Charlestown Road

M400HD

Brentnor Road

M96NU

Greendale Drive

M400BT

Pleasington Drive

M97DU

Lake View

M400JS

Lynthorpe Road

Data Sources

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