Castle Street Eccles, Salford
1 address across 1 postcode (M30), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33430551.
- Flood: 17 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Salford costs £2,594 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 93% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Eccles (Manchester), about 140 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Andrews Medical Centre, about 240 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 150 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 8% of households owned their home and 19% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Salford in 2026-27: Band D £2,594 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,730 | £2,018 | £2,306 | £2,594 | £3,171 | £3,748 | £4,324 | £5,189 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (74% of about 1,450 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): 2018 HMO Article 4 Direction.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 32-36 Church Street, Eccles, M30 0DF: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (30 m)
- 28/30 Church Street, Eccles, Salford, M30 0DF, permissioned (60 m)
- Former Vauxhall Garage, Albert Street, Eccles: up to 256 homes, permissioned (60 m)
- 2 Church Street, Eccles, M30 0DF: up to 272 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- Cross Keys Hotel, 31 Church Road, Eccles, M30 0DL, permissioned (120 m)
- Fox Street, Eccles, Salford, M30 0BJ: up to 24 homes, permissioned (140 m)
- 9 - 11 Church Road, Eccles, M30 0DL, permissioned (140 m)
- 49 Church Street, Eccles, M30 0AF: up to 4 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 12 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 31 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M30 0EA | 93% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Eccles (Manchester) 257,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 140 m |
| Patricroft 148,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Swinton (Manchester) 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Eccles (Manchester Metrolink) | 180 m |
| Ladywell (Manchester Metrolink) | 620 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Weaste (Manchester Metrolink) | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Charles House Eccles | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Eccles Interchange | 180 m |
| Car parks | Q-Park UK | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 270 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 15.5 km (9.6 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Andrews Medical Centre | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Crown Dental Practice | 260 m |
| Hospital | Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Eccles Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Best One Cashzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,840 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Weaste Allotments 2.7 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 1.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 100 m east. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 100 m east |
| Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Bridgewater Canal's Barton Aqueduct embankment and retaining walls | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Buile Hill Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Weaste Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Monton Green | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Trafford Park Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| North Bay | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Old Warke Dam | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Foxhill Glen | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
| Hall Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Salford: see them on the Salford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Road Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ellesmere Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lewis Street Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monton Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Cross and All Saints RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Hallows RC High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Light Oaks Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Light Oaks Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Godfrey Ermen Memorial CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs A's Kitchen M30 0DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd M30 0DF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Oddfellows Arms M30 0DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Farmfoods Freezer Centre M30 0DF | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Harold's Cafe M30 0DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| RKids Cafe M30 0DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Dec 2025 |
| My Guys M30 0DF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 70 m | 4 Good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Butterfly Cafe & Bar M30 0DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 m | 4 Good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| The Station Bar M30 0DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Mega Pound Shop M30 0DF | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2016 |
| Euro Local M30 0BJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Home Bargains M30 0EA | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2016 |
| The Northern Type M30 0DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Poundland M30 0EA | Retailers - other | 80 m | Exempt | |
| NP News M30 0EA | Retailers - other | 80 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Church Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 8% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 66% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 30% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 22% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 37% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 9% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 19% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- M30 0EA: 1 address of 76 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Birkdale Grove · The Mall · Church Street · Vicarage Grove · Church Road · John William Street · Back Chapel Street · Albert Street · Fox Street · College Croft · Southway · St Mary's Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.