CHARLESTOWNE is a quiet Hampton Roads neighborhood, made up of approximately 416 homes built in the early 1980’s. In 2010 it had a population of about 2116 residents with an average age of 45 years old.
The children attend Centerville Elementary, Brandon Middle School, and Tallwood High School. Each of these schools are SOL accredited. Tallwood High School is the home of the Global Studies and World Languages Academy. It is currently ranked #1560 nationally and #39 in Virginia by U.S. News and World Reports earning Tallwood a silver medal.
Charlestowne is situated on the west side of Virginia Beach near Chesapeake, and bordered by Kempsville Road, Centerville Turnpike, and Lynnhaven Parkway. It is conveniently located adjacent to Woods Corner Shopping Center, three miles from Interstate-64, and about four miles from Greenbrier Mall. Several restaurants are nearby as well, some within walking distance. The beach is about a half-hour drive away, and the U.S. military bases are 20-30 minutes.