Eccles
Salford 020 · 7 sub-areas · 12,181 residents
Salford 020 sits within Salford, just minutes from Manchester city centre, and is home to around 12,200 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,080 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and the rail commute into Manchester takes under ten minutes. Owner-occupation is higher here than you might expect for an area this close to a major city.
Eccles is a mid-density neighbourhood of Salford in the North West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Eccles?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,161 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Eccles in Salford
Living in Eccles
This part of Salford punches above its weight for connectivity. Manchester is effectively nine minutes away by public transport, which means you get genuine city access without paying city-centre prices. The housing stock skews toward family homes rather than the flat-heavy mix you'd find closer to the centre — a little over half of residents own their home, which gives the area a more settled, residential feel than many inner-city neighbourhoods.
Rent sits well below what you'd pay across much of Greater Manchester's more fashionable postcodes. A two-bedroom home comes in at around £1,080 a month — roughly £120 below the UK national median for that size — and three-bedroom properties average around £1,280. That said, rents have been rising: they were up about 4.7% year-on-year at the last count, so the gap with pricier areas is narrowing slowly.
The population is reasonably mixed in age, with just under a quarter of residents in the 18–34 bracket and a similar share aged 35–49. Single-person households make up a notable 39% of homes, which is higher than you'd typically see in a predominantly family area, suggesting a decent mix of younger renters and older residents living alone. Around 40% of residents hold a degree-level qualification — well above the national average — which fits the area's position as an accessible alternative for professionals priced out of central Manchester.
Over a third of residents work from home, which has reshaped how the area functions day-to-day. Public transport use for commuting is relatively low at around 7.5%, while car use accounts for just under half of journeys. For practical decisions, see the streets and sub-areas below for more on how different parts of the neighbourhood vary.
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Frequently asked
- Is Salford 020 a nice place to live?
- It's a practical, well-connected neighbourhood with owner-occupied streets and fast access to Manchester. Rents are below the national median for comparable properties and a significant share of residents hold degrees, giving it a relatively stable, professional character. The trade-off is that nearby school quality is well below the national average, and deprivation levels are moderate.
- What is the rent in Salford 020?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £880 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,080, and a three-bedroom around £1,280. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.7% over the past year, so expect these figures to drift upward.
- Is Salford 020 safe?
- Specific crime figures for this MSOA aren't available in the current dataset. Salford borough has historically seen above-average crime rates, and the neighbourhood sits in deprivation decile 4.9 — moderate on a national scale. Conditions vary by street, so it's worth checking street-level crime data on the Police.uk website before committing.
- What's the commute from Salford 020 to Manchester centre?
- Around nine minutes by public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly a nine-minute walk away, and there's a tram stop about 13 minutes on foot. Despite those options, most residents drive or work from home — only around 7.5% use public transport for their commute.
- Who lives in Salford 020?
- A mix of settled owner-occupiers and renters, with around 57% owning their home. Nearly a quarter of residents are aged 18–34, and 39% live alone. Around 41% hold a degree, pointing to a professional contingent. Social housing makes up just over 20% of tenure, so it's a genuinely mixed community.
- What schools are near Salford 020?
- There are 152 schools within 2km, but only around 32% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.85km away. Families should research specific schools carefully rather than assuming proximity guarantees quality here.
- How does Salford 020 compare to other parts of Salford for rent?
- At around £1,080 a month for a two-bedroom property, Salford 020 sits below the UK national median of roughly £1,200 for the same size. It's an affordable entry point into a neighbourhood with strong Manchester connectivity, though rents have been rising at about 4.7% a year.