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About

Eccles ward is situated in the southwest of Salford, bordering the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Irwell. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its central focus is the historic market town of Eccles itself, which provides local shopping and services along the pedestrianized precinct. The ward also contains several industrial estates and green spaces, including the large, open area around the canal.

A defining local feature is the Eccles Cake, a spiced currant pastry that originated here. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with a major Metrolink tram terminus and railway station providing links to central Manchester and Salford Quays. The Bridgewater Canal runs through the area, and the former Monton Green windmill stands as a local landmark within the ward's boundaries.

Area overview

On average Eccles has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 199 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eccles is £42,093 per year. There are 9 schools in Eccles: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Eccles is home to around 14,523 people, with a population density of about 4,762.9 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

199

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Eccles Population

14,523

Population density

4,762.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

75.05(+102%)

Public order

30.09(+198%)

Anti-social behaviour

24.86(+34%)

Criminal damage and arson

21.14(+136%)

Vehicle crime

20.31(+237%)

North West average

Demographics

British

10,919

75.18%

Other White

751

5.17%

Arab

389

2.68%

African

355

2.44%

Pakistani

349

2.4%

Total population: 14,523

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

4,766

38.98%

No qualifications

2,363

19.33%

Level 3 (A level)

1,830

14.97%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,395

11.41%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,003

8.2%

Total 16+ residents: 12,227

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,870

27.68%

Owns outright

1,566

23.18%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,451

21.48%

Other social rented

882

13.06%

Social rents from council

786

11.63%

Total households: 6,756

Property prices in Eccles

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Eccles area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£425,000	£288,770	£370,000	£607,500	£825,500
Flats	50	£162,250	£90,450	£125,375	£190,750	£233,250
Semi-Detached	54	£339,250	£125,000	£280,000	£450,000	£720,500
Terraced	42	£250,000	£155,500	£204,500	£330,000	£379,500

10 years median price trend in Eccles

All postcodes in Eccles

M300ZQ

Eccles

M303BZ

Irwell Place

M309DE

Marlborough Road

M309DH

Portland Road

M309EU

Feversham Close

M309JR

Park Drive

M309LF

Monton Road

M309PQ

Crawford Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Eccles

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