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Charlestown

Large residential estate in north Manchester

5.7

Overall

ResidentialQuietCommunity
Best for: FamiliesBest for: Affordable Living

Charlestown is a large residential estate between Blackley and Moston. It's quiet, affordable and has a strong community identity. Local amenities include Boggart Hole Clough — one of Manchester's largest parks. It's further from the centre than most neighbourhoods on this list, which keeps prices low.

📍 Boggart Hole Clough📍 Local parks and green space

Neighbourhood Scores

🛡️ Safety10.0/10

Based on Police UK crime data

💰 Affordability10.0/10

Relative to Manchester average prices

🚇 Transport1.0/10

Metrolink + bus connectivity

🏪 Amenities1.0/10

Shops, restaurants, gyms, schools

🤝 Community3.4/10

Diversity & vibrancy

Housing Costs

£700

Avg rent / month

(2-bed)

£179k

Median sale price

£2,238

Price per m²

Safety & Crime

🟢

5 incidents reported in the last 6 months

Source: Greater Manchester Police · data.police.uk

violent crime3
other crime2

Who Lives Here

33

Median age

38%

Under 30

17,500

Population

25%

Diverse community

Getting Around

🚌

Bus network

No Metrolink stop — served by Greater Manchester bus network

Explore Charlestown

Restaurants, cafés, pubs, shops, transport and more — all within walking distance. Click on any point for details.

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