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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
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eccles Population
14,523
Population density
4,762.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
74.98(+101%)
Public order
30.09(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.86(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.14(+135%)
Vehicle crime
20.31(+239%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 168 recent sales, the median property price is £292,750 in Eccles area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,295 up to £880,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eccles over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached23£575,000£3,843
Flats44£163,500£2,875
Semi-Detached54£380,750£3,704
Terraced47£275,000£3,077

10 years median price trend in Eccles

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

All postcodes in Eccles

M309JE

Cavendish Road

M300EB

Eccles

M303AR

Irwell Place

M300FH

Irwell Place

M309JR

Park Drive

M300RH

Princess Street

M300DP

Wellington Road

M309ND

Grange Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.