The ward covers Pendleton and Charlestown in Salford, immediately west of Manchester city centre. It sits beside the River Irwell and is within easy reach of Salford Quays and MediaCityUK, so residents have quick links into the wider regional economy while still living in an inner‑city neighbourhood.
Historically built to serve 19th‑century industry, the area is a mix of Victorian terraces, council housing and newer developments and has been the focus of sustained regeneration and community projects. That history leaves a strong working‑class identity alongside growing local enterprises, faith centres and grassroots initiatives tackling social and economic challenges.
Postcode districts covering Pendleton & Charlestown
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 3.1 miles5 km
- Oldham 8.3 miles13.3 km
- St. Helens 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Wigan 15 miles24.1 km
- Warrington 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Burnley 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Huddersfield 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Blackburn 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Bolton 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Stockport 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Salford 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Rochdale 9.6 miles15.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Salford Built-up area 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Claremont Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Broughton Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Weaste & Seedley Ward 1.2 miles2 km
- Ordsall Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Blackfriars & Trinity Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Kersal & Broughton Park Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Quays Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Deansgate Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Cheetham Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Swinton Park Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Gorse Hill & Cornbrook Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Pendleton & Charlestown
M6 6DN, M5 4WU, M6 6EL, M6 6LS, M6 7DD, M5 4QL, M6 6HA, M6 5FW, M6 6GY … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 25.7 miles41.4 km
- Salford Crescent Railway Station 0.6 miles1 km
- Salford Central Railway Station 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Manchester Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Pendleton & Charlestown Ad
- Brewdog Doghouse Manchester 4 2 miles3.3 km
- Hotel Football, Old Trafford, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel 4 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Leven Manchester 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Stock Exchange Hotel 5 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Wilde Aparthotels Manchester St. Peters Square 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Treehouse Hotel Manchester 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Dakota Manchester 5 2.5 miles4 km
- Moxy Manchester City 3 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Maldron Hotel Manchester Cathedral Quarter 4 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Motel One Manchester St. Peter's Square 3 2.1 miles3.3 km
Schools in Pendleton & Charlestown
- Lark Hill Community Primary School Primary
- St George's C of E Primary School Primary
- St Sebastian's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Manchester Harbour 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Manchester Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Museum 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Manchester MEN Arena Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Manchester Evening News Arena Stadium 1.7 miles2.8 km
- John Rylands Library Library 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Urbis Manchester Museum 1.9 miles3 km
- Manchester Central Stadium 2 miles3.1 km
- Manchester Central Library Library 2 miles3.2 km
- Manchester Art Gallery Museum 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Old Trafford Stadium 2.1 miles3.4 km