Postcode insights

M40 5RX

Caen Avenue

Charlestown

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Detailed insights for M40 5RX

Overview

Postcode M40 5RX 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 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 nearest station is Moston, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Charlestown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Charlestown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 129.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.8%

Approximately 28.8% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from M40 5RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlestown near M40 5RX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M40 5RX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
6,406 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.21(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.07(+68%)
Public order
21.25(+110%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.52(+62%)
Other theft
10.89(+65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
70.35%
African
36
10.47%
Pakistani
24
6.98%
Other Asian
9
2.62%
Other Black
8
2.33%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
26.05%
No qualifications
61
23.37%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
30.3%
Owns with a mortgage
39
29.55%
Social rents from council
32
24.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.85%
Other social rented
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 5RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M40 5RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Apr 202617, Caen Avenue, Manchester, M40 5RXSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
24 Oct 20258, Caen Avenue, Manchester, M40 5RXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£232,000
27 Mar 20263, Westcraig Avenue, Manchester, M40 5SESemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
12 Feb 202554, Nina Drive, Manchester, M40 5SBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000
18 Dec 202510, Nina Drive, Manchester, M40 5SDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the M40 5RX postcode area, located within Charlestown, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M40 5RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryCo-op Academy North ManchesterAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Margaret Mary's RC Primary School ManchesterVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryCharlestown Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M40 5RX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M40 5RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiVictoria Ave East, Manchester, M9 7HWWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miGo Local344 Hollinwood Avenue, Manchester, M40 0JBWalking directions to Go Local

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 5RX, 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 003EE01005252
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M40 5RX

Is M40 5RX (Charlestown) safe?

The area around M40 5RX 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.

What is the average house price near M40 5RX?

The median sale price around M40 5RX 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 5RX?

There are 13 schools close to M40 5RX, including Co-op Academy North Manchester (Good), St Margaret Mary's RC Primary School Manchester (Outstanding) and Charlestown Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M40 5RX?

The closest station to M40 5RX is Moston, about 615 m away.

How deprived is the area around M40 5RX?

M40 5RX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,681 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M40 5RX (Charlestown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M40 5RX 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.