Willow Road Eccles, Salford
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (M30), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33433026.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2008 the median was £85,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 3).
- Flood: 2 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Patricroft, about 1.6 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Broadoak Park, is about 420 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is 1/Monton Medical Practice, about 1.2 km away.
- People: About 800 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 2008 | 25 M30 8JZ | Semi-detached | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 97 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1930-1949 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (1).
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 (56% of about 540 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): 2024 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 1.0 km
- Land Adjacent To, 2 Larch Road, Eccles, M30 8LF: up to 6 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- 20 Cranbrook Road Eccles Salford M30 8LD: up to 2 homes, permissioned (310 m)
- Worsley Methodist Church, Barton Road, Worsley, Salford, M28 2GX: up to 4 homes, permissioned (380 m)
- 343 Worsley Road Eccles M30 8HU: up to 2 homes, permissioned (710 m)
- 3 Worsley Road, Worsley, M28 2NN: up to 1 home, permissioned (720 m)
- Brown Cow, 319 Worsley Road, Eccles, Salford, M30 8BW: up to 49 homes, pending decision (780 m)
- 144 Chatsworth Road, Swinton, M28 2NT: up to 1 home, permissioned (870 m)
- 48 Parrin Lane, Eccles, M30 8BD: up to 1 home, permissioned (900 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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 33 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 50 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 34 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| M30 8JZ | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 7 | unlikely |
| M30 8JX | zone 2 | 0 / 2 / 26 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 22 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M30 8JX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| M30 8JZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Patricroft 148,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km |
| Moorside 43,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km | |
| Eccles (Manchester) 257,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m, 23 within 800 m; nearest Walker Road Alder Forest | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Eccles Interchange | 2.8 km |
| Car parks | Q-Park UK | 1.8 km |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 17.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest 1/Monton Medical Practice | 1.2 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Ross Chemist | 610 m |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Pennyblack Dental | 600 m |
| Hospital | Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital | 3.4 km |
| Police station | Eccles Police Station | 2.0 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest ATM | 490 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Broadoak Park 39 ha | 420 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 630 m² | 1.1 km |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Cleavley Allotments 1.7 ha | 740 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 41 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lime kiln and associated culvert 50m north of Worsley Methodist Church, a scheduled monument, 390 m north-west. 31 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lime kiln and associated culvert 50m north of Worsley Methodist Church | Scheduled monument | 390 m north-west |
| Canal tunnel entrances and wharf | Scheduled monument | 790 m north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Delph | Lake or reservoir | 770 m north-west |
| Old Warke Dam | Lake or reservoir | 790 m north |
| Monton Green | Wood | 1.2 km south-east |
| New Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km north |
| Lady Hill | Hill | 1.8 km north-west |
| Foxhill Glen | Valley | 3.2 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 9 |
8 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Park Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| Broadoak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Outstanding (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| St Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Eccles | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Patrick's RC High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Monton Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Beech Street Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km | No published inspection |
| Moorside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2.0 km | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Salford City Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–16 | 2.0 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder brook P R U M30 8LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| The Barton Arms M28 2ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Yelo Health M28 2QE | Retailers - other | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Grange Stores M30 8JN | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2023 |
| AFC Monton M28 2PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Sprouts Club M28 2WN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Salford Sea Cadets M28 2WN | Retailers - other | 400 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2016 |
| Westwood Smarties M30 8DN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Costcutter M30 8HQ | Retailers - other | 460 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Oct 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 64% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 38% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 38% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 75% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 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
Nearby streets
Turfnell Way · Cypress Road · Riding Fold Lane · Walker Road · Walnut Road · Walker Green · Maple Avenue · Stirrup Gate · Saddlecote · Sycamore Road · Drywood Avenue · The Sidings
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.