Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

DONCASTER DRIVE, UB5 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONCASTER DRIVE, UB5 4AY.

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Population

384

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in UB5 4AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.

home £413,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

UB5 4AY is a safe, established residential area on Doncaster Drive, 0.5km from Northolt in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Roxeth ward and the Harrow West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, UB5 4AY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 67% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harrow. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k, down 8.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00011104 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB5 4AY. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.3%
Asian / British Asian26.9%
Black / African / Caribbean26.4%
Other / Mixed13.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 409,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

UB5 4AY has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour116
Violence and sexual offences92
Vehicle crime24
Public order18
Burglary16

school Local Schools

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Northolt High School

Good872 pupils0.2 km
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Earlsmead Primary School

Good324 pupils0.4 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good523 pupils0.5 km
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Petts Hill Primary School

Good249 pupils0.9 km
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Rooks Heath School

Good1174 pupils1.0 km
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Queensmead School

Good1434 pupils1.1 km
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John Chilton School

Good132 pupils1.2 km
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Alec Reed Academy

Good1685 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.7 km
  • Eastcote Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Field End Post Office0.7 km
  • La Claudia0.9 km
  • Taste it all0.6 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Mem's Cafe0.6 km
  • Mr Chans0.9 km
  • Namaste Mumbai0.6 km
  • Danielles Kitchen0.7 km
  • I Love Pierogi0.9 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Papas Pizza0.2 km
  • Stobys of Eastcote0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza1.0 km
  • Raj Mahal0.9 km
  • Palmyrah1.0 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Bar0.9 km
  • Larkspur Rovers Football Club0.5 km
  • The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northolt Park1.2 km
  • South Ruislip1.7 km
  • Greenford Station2.4 km