Traditional county: Manchester · District / Borough: Salford · Region: North West
Explore Eccles, Manchester with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Eccles map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Eccles, Manchester, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Manchester or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Eccles and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
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| Place | Eccles |
| Traditional County | Manchester |
| District / Borough | Salford |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.482884 |
| Longitude | -2.338036 |
| Place Type | Town |
The landscape surrounding Eccles is characterised by its proximity to the Manchester Ship Canal, a vital artery that has shaped its industrial past and continues to influence its economy. Eccles has a rich history, with evidence of settlement dating back to Roman times, and its development was significantly boosted by the Industrial Revolution, which saw the growth of manufacturing and trade. Historically, Eccles was known for its agricultural produce, particularly its market gardens, but its economy has since diversified, with a mix of retail, services, and light industry now forming its backbone. Eccles boasts several notable landmarks, including the impressive St. Mary's Church, a Grade I listed building with a history stretching back centuries. The town also has a strong connection to the arts, having been the birthplace of the acclaimed actor Sir Ian McKellen, whose presence has brought international recognition to his hometown. Local events and a distinct cultural character contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of Eccles, making it a place with a unique identity within the wider Manchester conurbation.
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Explore Eccles, Manchester, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.482884, -2.338036. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |