Local retail facilities include Heaton Retail Park which contains a number of stores including a large Sainsbury's supermarket and Currys. In addition to this the retail centre of Higher Blackley that includes supermarkets, banks and local restaurants.
Just a few miles to the south is Manchester Fort Retail Park boasting leading high street stores such as B&Q, Boots, Comet, Next, Borders and Argos as well as a number of restaurants.
A number of these stores have signed up to LPC Living’s Welcome Pack offering purchasers exclusive offers and discounts.
Charlestown contains four primary schools, two secondary schools, a range of nursery and childcare provision, an adult education centre, two doctors' surgeries and an NHS Clinic, a youth and community centre, and police station.
The nearest library is on Moston Lane in neighbouring Moston.
In addition, Manchester city centre is easily accessible in around ten minutes with a wealth of shopping facilities, bars, restaurants and nightclubs on offer.