Postcode insights

M9 7BY

Pilkington Road

Charlestown

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Detailed insights for M9 7BY

Overview

Postcode M9 7BY 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 158.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Boggart Hole Clough.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
46.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Charlestown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,067 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Charlestown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.2%

Approximately 46.2% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from M9 7BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Charlestown near M9 7BY 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M9 7BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Moston

N/A

Walking directions to Moston

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M9 7BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBoggart Hole CloughLargeWalking directions to Boggart Hole Clough

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
2,216.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.18(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.52(+120%)
Public order
32.81(+224%)
Vehicle crime
22.37(+273%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.42(+49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
145
54.51%
African
39
14.66%
Indian
17
6.39%
Pakistani
13
4.89%
Other White
13
4.89%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
30.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
27.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
16.22%
Level 3 (A level)
21
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.95%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
35
33.65%
Owns outright
23
22.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
17.31%
Owns with a mortgage
15
14.42%
Other social rented
13
12.5%
Total households: 104

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 7BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M9 7BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 20251, Dantall Avenue, Manchester, M9 7BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£196,000
12 Sept 20255, Dantall Avenue, Manchester, M9 7BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£181,000
12 Dec 20256, Wenfield Drive, Manchester, M9 7BETerracedFreehold£175,000
23 Jan 202615, Wanstead Avenue, Manchester, M9 7BUTerracedFreehold£215,000
04 Nov 202514, Wanstead Avenue, Manchester, M9 7BUFlatsLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the M9 7BY postcode area, located within Charlestown, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M9 7BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryCharlestown Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John Bosco RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miSecondaryCo-op Academy North ManchesterAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M9 7BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M9 7BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisaFossage Close, Manchester, M9 7GEWalking directions to Nisa

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 M9 7BY, 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 003GE01033687
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M9 7BY

Is M9 7BY (Charlestown) safe?

The area around M9 7BY records about 158 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 M9 7BY?

The median sale price around M9 7BY 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 M9 7BY?

There are 14 schools close to M9 7BY, including Charlestown Community Primary School (Good), St John Bosco RC Primary School (Requires improvement) and Co-op Academy North Manchester (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M9 7BY?

The closest station to M9 7BY is Moston, about 1,306 m away.

How deprived is the area around M9 7BY?

M9 7BY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,067 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M9 7BY (Charlestown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blackley and Middleton South covering M9 7BY 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.