Salford · Manchester
In short: In 2026, the average home in Eccles (Manchester) costs about £250k to buy or £1150/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport, with a typical journey of about 15 minutes to Manchester city centre. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Eccles is one of the quieter, more residential corners of Manchester.
Prices and council tax are real (HM Land Registry / ONS and the council's published Band D). The seven 0–10 life-scores are indicative estimates for Manchester areas while we verify them against police.uk and school-performance data.
Day to day, Eccles gives you Halal butcher, Lidl / Aldi, Tesco / Sainsbury's / Asda / Morrisons, Gyms, Barbers, Beauticians, Church, Big park, Pool / leisure centre.
Based on its profile, Eccles tends to work best for a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £250k — +1% vs the Manchester average of £247k |
| Renting a 2-bed | ≈ £1150 per month |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2249 / year |
| Indicative household income to buy | ≈ £50k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Eccles scores 6/10 for safety, 7/10 for schools and 7/10 for transport. It tends to suit a mix of first-time buyers, families and professionals.
Around £250k on average to buy (+1% vs the Manchester average) and roughly £1150 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £50k with a 10% deposit.
Eccles scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 15 minutes.