Postcode insights

M40 0JU

Lynthorpe Road

Charlestown

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Detailed insights for M40 0JU

Overview

Postcode M40 0JU is located in a major urban area, within the Charlestown ward of Manchester in the North West region, and forms part of the Charlestown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlestown is £37,288 per year. The nearest station is Moston, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Nuthurst Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
139
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
61.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Charlestown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,639 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Charlestown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

61.9%

Approximately 61.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Charlestown is £37,288 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 259 ft away from M40 0JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlestown near M40 0JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Moston located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 0JU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston
0.9 mi

Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Metrolink

Walking directions to Failsworth (Manchester Metrolink)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M40 0JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miNuthurst ParkMediumWalking directions to Nuthurst Park
0.5 miPrincess ParkSmallWalking directions to Princess Park

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
7,760.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.21(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.39(+69%)
Public order
24.43(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.45(+139%)
Vehicle crime
11.32(+89%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
179
52.19%
African
67
19.53%
Other White
27
7.87%
White and Black African (mixed)
16
4.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
3.21%
Total population: 343

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
76
31.02%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
20.82%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
53.39%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.02%
Owns outright
11
9.32%
Other social rented
10
8.47%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Charlestown

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)99
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £256K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charlestown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£298,750£280
Semi-Detached61£230,000£264
Terraced24£197,500£229
Flats10£107,750£184

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charlestown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218,498£77,000£122,000£111,500
2017£207,498£71,500£128,995£135,000
2018£237,995£75,750£140,000£122,250
2019£227,500£73,000£147,300£126,000
2020£240,000£86,000£155,000£140,000
2021£265,000£89,998£175,000£167,000
2022£262,500£101,800£199,400£173,500
2023£330,000£95,000£211,000£175,000
2024£326,000£109,000£205,000£200,000
2025£347,000£105,750£220,000£200,000
2026£230,000£106,000£242,500£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charlestown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlestown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£150£133£122
2017£196£117£147£166
2018£220£127£155£155
2019£195£127£159£156
2020£228£135£177£168
2021£232£156£201£179
2022£264£169£222£216
2023£284£161£257£190
2024£299£188£234£217
2025£304£185£252£225
2026£237£159£271£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charlestown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charlestown in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 0JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 0JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 202527, Branston Road, Manchester, M40 0JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
21 Jul 202516, Rushberry Avenue, Manchester, M40 0GLTerracedLeasehold£160,000
24 Apr 202524, Rushberry Avenue, Manchester, M40 0GLTerracedLeasehold£185,000
24 Jun 20252E, Blueberry Avenue, Manchester, M40 0GFFlatsLeasehold£109,500
09 May 20256M, Blueberry Avenue, Manchester, M40 0GFFlatsLeasehold£92,100

Schools

In the M40 0JU postcode area, located within Charlestown, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 0JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondarySt Matthew's RC High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Special Measures

0.3 miPrimaryNew Moston Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 0JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 0JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo Local344 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JBWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miAaron J Wines8 Owler Lane, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9PAWalking directions to Aaron J Wines
0.4 miAldiVictoria Ave East, Manchester, M9 7HWWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Manchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,455
Band B£1,698
Band C£1,940
Band D£2,183
Band E£2,668
Band F£3,153
Band G£3,638
Band H£4,366

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M40 0JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dylan Anthony Evans

Charlestown - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Graham Stringer

Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictManchesterE08000003
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlackley and Middleton SouthE14001103
WardCharlestownE05011355
ParishManchester, unparished areaE43000157
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)CharlestownE02001047
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Manchester 003DE01005251
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 0JU

Is M40 0JU (Charlestown) safe?

The area around M40 0JU records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near M40 0JU?

The median sale price around M40 0JU in Charlestown is £217,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M40 0JU?

There are 12 schools close to M40 0JU, including St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester (Outstanding), St Matthew's RC High School (Special Measures) and New Moston Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 0JU?

The closest station to M40 0JU is Moston, about 188 m away.

How deprived is the area around M40 0JU?

M40 0JU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,639 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 0JU (Charlestown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 0JU is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan Anthony Evans (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.