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About

Eccles is a town within the City of Salford, situated west of Manchester city centre near the Manchester Ship Canal. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its central shopping precinct serves the local community with essential retail and services. Eccles is well-connected by public transport, including its Metrolink tram stop on the line to Manchester.

The town is historically known for its association with the Eccles cake, a sweet pastry still produced locally. The nearby Monton Green conservation area offers a contrast with its Edwardian villas and independent shops. Large green spaces like the Bridgewater Canal towpath and the wider Salford Quays development are within easy reach, providing recreational routes and waterfront access for residents.

Area overview

On average Eccles has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eccles is £42,825 per year. There are 7 schools in Eccles: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Eccles is home to around 11,752 people, with a population density of about 4,476.8 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eccles Population
11,752
Population density
4,476.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.29(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.51(-8%)
Vehicle crime
16.25(+171%)
Public order
16(+58%)
Burglary
14.13(+155%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,037
76.88%
Other White
548
4.66%
Arab
321
2.73%
African
256
2.18%
Bangladeshi
222
1.89%
Total population: 11,755

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,985
40.41%
No qualifications
1,840
18.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,469
14.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,099
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
780
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 9,862

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,631
29.8%
Owns outright
1,347
24.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,069
19.53%
Other social rented
664
12.13%
Social rents from council
600
10.96%
Total households: 5,473

Property prices in Eccles

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £299,000 in Eccles area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eccles in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eccles over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats36£168,500
Semi-Detached52£385,000
Terraced35£290,000
Detached23£567,500

10 years median price trend in Eccles

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eccles.

All postcodes in Eccles

M300DW

Crawley Avenue

M300LQ

Lowry Houses

M309BX

Hereford Road

M309LG

Brackley Road

M309HA

Barclay Drive

M309PT

Eccles

M300DF

Church Street

M309DB

Grafton Avenue

M309HQ

Monton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.