Town Pop. 42,057

Living in Eccles (Salford): Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Eccles (Salford) is 69/100, built from 8 categories. Healthcare is where Eccles (Salford) most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That is 19 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (93), transport (81) and schools (80). For the surrounding area, see M30 postcode district.

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Eccles (Salford) scores 69 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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M30 0AA M30 3AN M30 7AA M30 8AA M30 9AA M30 M5 M50 M6

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

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Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 15.4 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³

Green Space 83

Parks Ample 33

Sports Pitches Ample 35

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses Ample 4

Tennis Courts Ample 9

Bowling Greens Ample 10

Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 26 in area · 49 within 4km

2Outstanding19Good1Requires Improvement4Ungraded

Broadoak Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Oakwood AcademySpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Alder Brook Primary Partnership CentreAlternative provision · inspected 2023
Good
All Hallows RC High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Arbour AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2025
Good
Barton Moss Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Beech Street Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Chatsworth High School and Community CollegeSpecial · inspected 2024
Good
Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Clarendon Road Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsNorth Manchester General Hospital4.3 mi

Manchester Royal Infirmary4.4 mi

Manchester University Hospitals (central site)4.4 mi

Hospital waitsWarrington And Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks65.3%

A&E seen within 4 hrs65.7%

3 GP surgeries in area 11 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,499 patients per GP

9dentists8pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)87.2%

available across Salford

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

97.8%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

97.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 880 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate59.2%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed59.2%Unemployed4.1%Retired16.4%Student4.3%Other inactive16%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial35.7%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary32.3%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership49.6%

Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Salford · 2026-27

A £1,729

B £2,018

C £2,306

D £2,594

E £3,170

F £3,747

G £4,323

H £5,188

Energy North West England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band C

Water United Utilities

Average bill regional £456/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Patricroft 0.1 mi

Eccles 1 mi

Moorside 2.3 mi

J1 M602 0.7 mi

J12 M60 0.8 mi

J11 M60 0.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 31

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 34

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 23

Retail Shopping Ample 93

Takeaways Ample 17

Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£234,000	245
Detached	£430,000	19
Semi-detached	£287,500	86
Terraced	£220,000	97
Flat / Maisonette	£150,000	43

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Eccles (Salford) a nice place to live?

Yes, Eccles (Salford) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Eccles (Salford) is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

What are the best schools in Eccles (Salford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Eccles (Salford) are Broadoak Primary School and Oakwood Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 26 rated schools in Eccles (Salford) in total.

What are house prices like in Eccles (Salford)?

The current median house price in Eccles (Salford) is £234,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £430,000, semi-detached £287,500, terraced £220,000, flat £150,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 245 sales recorded in the past 12 months.