Eccles' population reached 41,122 at the 2021 census, an 11.5% rise on 2011, making it one of the fastest-growing town centres in the City of Salford.
The birthplace of the Eccles cake
Eccles gave its name to one of Britain's most exported bakes. James Birch is generally credited as the first person to sell Eccles cakes commercially, from a shop in the town centre in 1793 — a small, flaky pastry packed with currants and spice, with roots going back further still to the Eccles Wakes festivals held around the parish church of St Mary. By 1818, Eccles cakes were already being shipped to the West Indies and the United States, and an 1838 railway guide summed the town up in one line: 'This place is famous for its cakes.'
The name was never protected by geographical status, so Eccles cakes are made all over the country now — but the association has stuck for well over two centuries, and it's still the thing most people know Eccles for.
What Eccles cake fame doesn't cover
A famous pastry and a market-town centre are two different things from a bulk sweets order — Eccles' bakeries and general shops are built around a cake sold by the piece, not a 3kg bulk bag, a vegan-specific range, or a halal-friendly selection ready for a business.
Why Eccles shoppers order online anyway
For anything past a bakery-counter quantity, ordering online and having it delivered is the more consistent option — no trip into the town centre required, and no limit on how much you're buying at once.
25,000+ customers, and counting
We've served over 25,000 customers UK-wide, Eccles included, with most orders dispatched within 1-2 business days. The range covers pick 'n' mix by the bag and tub, bulk bags from 1kg to 3kg, trade cases for events and businesses, vegan and halal-friendly sweets, retro favourites, and full chocolate ranges from the major brands.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver sweets to Eccles?
Yes — UK-wide, including Eccles, with most orders dispatched in 1-2 business days.
Is the Eccles cake really from Eccles?
Yes — James Birch first sold them commercially in the town in 1793, and an 1838 railway guide called the town 'famous for its cakes.'
Can I buy bulk or wholesale sweets in Eccles?
Not locally — we deliver bulk bags, multipacks and trade cases direct to Eccles addresses instead.
Browse Pick 'n' Mix and Bulk Bags.