Postcode M40 5QY is located in a major urban area, within the Charlestown area 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 129.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Charlestown is £37,288 per year. The median sale price in Charlestown is £226,000 (around £242 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £185,000 and £271,000. The nearest station is Moston, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Ronald Johnson Playing Fields.
Charlestown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,860 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.
Charlestown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 48.4% 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.
The average income per household in Charlestown is £37,288 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M40 5QY.
Charlestown near M40 5QY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moston located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moston | N/A | Walking directions to Moston |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ronald Johnson Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Ronald Johnson Playing Fields |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £226,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Charlestown area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,250 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £257,500 | £247 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £232,000 | £253 |
| Terraced | 18 | £211,000 | £224 |
| Flats | 7 | £106,000 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £340,000 | £105,750 | £220,000 | £200,000 |
| 2026 | £230,000 | £130,000 | £236,000 | £197,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £303 | £185 | £252 | £226 |
| 2026 | £237 | £216 | £278 | £215 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 5QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 1, Colgrove Avenue, Manchester, M40 5QY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 532, Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 5RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 528, Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 5RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 528, Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 5RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 528, Moston Lane, Manchester, M40 5RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the M40 5QY postcode area, located within Charlestown, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | St Matthew's RC High School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Apr 2024. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M40 5QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Victoria Ave East, Manchester, M9 7HW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Raja Bros Convenience Store | 321 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JA | Walking directions to Raja Bros Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 344 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JB | Walking directions to Go Local |
Annual council tax rates for Manchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M40 5QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dylan Anthony Evans
Charlestown - Elected 7 May 2026
Graham Stringer
Blackley and Middleton South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M40 5QY records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around M40 5QY in Charlestown is £226,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to M40 5QY, including St Matthew's RC High School (Good), St Mary's CofE Primary School Moston (Good) and St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M40 5QY is Moston, about 587 m away.
M40 5QY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,860 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 5QY is Graham Stringer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Dylan Anthony Evans (Reform UK).