Area guide · Greater Manchester

Living in Eccles (Salford)

A snapshot of life in Eccles (Salford), North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Eccles (Salford) is a town in Greater Manchester, North West with a population of 40,910. The average house price is £285,090 and the overall crime rate is 105.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Eccles (Salford) ranks

Population

40,910

Avg House Price

£285,090

Crime Rate

105.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

92.3%

Avg Download Speed

483 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,605

Median Age

38.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Eccles (salford)'s detached homes (£475,779) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£152,803).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Eccles (salford) prices have risen 81% over the last 9 years (£157,452 → £285,090).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£475,779	£410,000	42
Semi-Detached	£302,323	£271,000	180
Terraced	£220,719	£205,000	233
Flat	£152,803	£150,750	82

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Eccles (Salford) is 105.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Eccles (salford): violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

92.3% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	15
Primary	12
Secondary	3
% Top two bands	92.3%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Barton Moss Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Beech Street Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Christ Church CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
Clarendon Road Community Primary School	Primary	Good
Ellesmere Park High School	Secondary	Good
Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School	Primary	Good
Lewis Street Primary School	Primary	Good
Monton Green Primary School	Primary	Good
Salford City Academy	Secondary	Good
St Andrew's CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
St Gilbert's RC Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Mary's RC Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Patrick's RC High School	Secondary	Good
Westwood Park Community Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Eccles (salford) averages 483 Mbps — 383% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Eccles (salford) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 82.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	75
% Rated C or Above	82.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£918

Demographics & Economy

Population	40,910
Median Age	38.1
Median Household Income	£30,605
Employment Rate	58.8%
Owner Occupied	47%
Degree-Level Qualified	33.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Eccles (salford)?

The average house price in Eccles (salford) is £285,090 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Eccles (salford)?

The most affordable entry point in Eccles (salford) is a flat, with an average price of £152,803.

Is Eccles (salford) a safe place to live?

Eccles (salford) has a recorded crime rate of 105.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Eccles (salford)?

Eccles (salford) has 15 schools in total, with 92.3% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Eccles (salford)?

Average broadband download speeds in Eccles (salford) are around 483 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.3% of premises.

How big is Eccles (salford)?

Eccles (salford) is a settlement in Greater Manchester with a population of approximately 40,910.

Most compared with

How does Eccles (Salford) stack up against its neighbours?

Adlington (Chorley)

Eccles (Salford)

House price: £291,217 · £285,090
Crime rate: 56.9 · 105.9
Distance: 13.8 mi

Alderley Edge

Eccles (Salford)

House price: £725,204 · £285,090
Crime rate: 60.3 · 105.9
Distance: 13.5 mi

Altrincham

Eccles (Salford)

House price: £488,148 · £285,090
Crime rate: 73.9 · 105.9
Distance: 6.4 mi

Ashton-in-Makerfield

Eccles (Salford)

House price: £170,063 · £285,090
Crime rate: 92.3 · 105.9
Distance: 12.0 mi

Ashton-under-Lyne

Eccles (Salford)

House price: £214,995 · £285,090
Crime rate: 95.4 · 105.9
Distance: 10.6 mi

Aspull

Eccles (Salford)

House price: £270,046 · £285,090
Crime rate: 92.4 · 105.9
Distance: 11.2 mi

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