Estate Agents in Ellenbrook
Modern family homes, a Worsley postcode, the guided busway into Manchester and excellent schools - at prices below the village next door.
A local's guide to Ellenbrook
Ellenbrook sits between Worsley and Boothstown on the western edge of Salford and has grown over the past thirty years into a popular, family-focused neighbourhood of modern homes. It shares the M28 postcode and the schools with Worsley but is generally more affordable, which is why so many young families choose it as their first step into the area.
The housing is predominantly 1990s to 2010s: three, four and five-bed detached and semi-detached homes on well-planned estates with garages and gardens, plus more recent developments off Ellenbrook Road and around the former Mosley Common colliery site. The area is well served by two highly rated primary schools, a Tesco and local shops, and the Leigh-Salford-Manchester guided busway runs straight through it.
Ellenbrook is quiet, safe and practical. The M60 and A580 are minutes away, Worsley village and the canal are a short walk, and RHS Bridgewater is on the doorstep. It suits buyers who want modern, low-maintenance homes with good schools and an easy commute.
Buying & selling in Ellenbrook
Ellenbrook is a steady, consistent market dominated by modern family homes. Because much of the stock was built by a handful of developers over a couple of decades, buyers can compare like with like, and pricing accuracy is important. Well-presented four-bed detached homes with a garage and a decent garden are the most sought-after type and sell quickly.
The area is a natural stepping stone. First-time buyers and young couples start with two and three-bed homes and townhouses, move up to four-beds as families grow, and many then move on to Worsley or Boothstown. That creates a healthy churn and a reliable flow of buyers at every level.
Demand has been boosted in recent years by the guided busway, which gives a frequent, reliable commute into Manchester without a car, and by new development around Mosley Common bringing a wider choice of homes. Ellenbrook offers Worsley-level schools and amenities at a discount, and buyers know it.
2 & 3-bed homes
£200k - £270kSemis, townhouses and mews. Popular first homes and downsizer options.
3-bed detached
£270k - £330kModern estates with garages. Strong family demand.
4-bed detached
£320k - £420kThe most sought-after type in Ellenbrook. Sells fastest when well presented.
5-bed & executive
£450k - £600k+Larger plots and the newest developments. Buyers often trading up from within the area.
Price guides are indicative, based on recent sales and our local market knowledge. Every home is different - book a free valuation for an accurate figure.
Where to live in Ellenbrook
Every part of Ellenbrook has its own character and its own market. Here is how we would describe them to a buyer.
Ellenbrook Road
01The spine of the area with local shops, the Newearth Road busway stop and the primary schools close by. Established 1990s homes.
Mosley Common
02Newer development on the former colliery site with a wide mix of modern homes. A dedicated busway stop is proposed to serve it; for now residents use Sale Lane or Ellenbrook.
Boothstown borders
03Where Ellenbrook meets Boothstown's marina and cricket club. Larger detached homes and canal access.
Worsley side
04The eastern edge closest to Worsley village and Worsley Woods. Convenient for the M60 and Worsley's amenities.
Newearth Road area
05Between Ellenbrook and Walkden with good access to Walkden station and the Ellesmere Centre.
Schools near Ellenbrook
Schools that families in Ellenbrook commonly use. Some are in the area itself, others are a short distance away.
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St Edmund's RC Primary
PrimaryHighly rated Catholic primary in the heart of Ellenbrook.
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Mesne Lea Primary
PrimaryPopular and well-regarded primary with a strong community reputation.
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Bridgewater School
IndependentIndependent 3 to 18 school in nearby Worsley.
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Walkden High School
SecondaryThe main state secondary, rated Good.
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St Ambrose Barlow RC
SecondaryPopular Catholic secondary in Wardley.
Listing a school here does not mean a property falls within its admission area. Admission arrangements and priority areas change - always check with the school and Lancashire County Council or the relevant local authority before relying on them for a purchase.
Transport & commuting
Guided Busway
The V1/V2 Bee Network busway stops at Newearth Road, Ellenbrook - the end of the guided section - with buses at least every 7-8 minutes in the daytime. Around 35-40 minutes to Manchester city centre off-peak, longer in the rush hour; runs 24 hours on Thursday to Saturday nights.
M60, A580 & M61
Junction 13 of the M60 and the East Lancashire Road are minutes away, with the M61 north to Bolton and Chorley.
Rail
Walkden station, about ten minutes away, offers trains to Manchester Victoria in 20 minutes.
Manchester Airport
Around 30 minutes via the M60.
Things to do in Ellenbrook
What life actually looks like here, from weekends to weeknights.
RHS Bridgewater
The RHS garden is literally next door - one of the largest gardening projects in Europe.
Bridgewater Canal
Towpath walks and cycling to Boothstown marina, Worsley village and beyond.
Local Shops
Tesco, a pharmacy, takeaways and local services on Ellenbrook Road, with Walkden's Ellesmere Centre and Worsley village close by.
Green Space
Worsley Woods, Blackleach Country Park and the open space around Mosley Common.
Eating Out
Boothstown and Worsley pubs and restaurants are a short walk; Monton's high street is five minutes by car.
Sport
Boothstown Cricket Club, Worsley Golf Club and local football and rugby clubs.
Selling in Ellenbrook? Here's why it matters who you choose.
Ellenbrook is a market where knowing the developments and the buyers matters. We know which estates and which house types command a premium, and because we also cover Worsley, Boothstown and Monton, we often have buyers moving between these areas ready to act. Our Manchester office covers Ellenbrook with the same one-agent service we offer everywhere.
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