Is Eccles a good place to live?

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.

How much does a home in Eccles cost in 2026?

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.

How well connected is Eccles?

Eccles scores 7/10 for transport; a typical journey to Manchester city centre is roughly 15 minutes.

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Living in Eccles

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.

Average to buy

£250k

Average rent (2-bed)

£1150/mo

vs Manchester average

+1%

Est. to city centre

~15 min