Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

UB5 4BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UB5 4BB.

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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
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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

UB5 4BB has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, UB5 4BB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4BB 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 4BB. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

UB5 4BB has low crime rates — 41 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 behaviour129
Violence and sexual offences84
Vehicle crime28
Public order18
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Earlsmead Primary School

Good324 pupils0.3 km
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Northolt High School

Good872 pupils0.4 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good523 pupils0.6 km
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Petts Hill Primary School

Good249 pupils0.9 km
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Rooks Heath School

Good1174 pupils0.9 km
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Heathland School

Outstanding659 pupils1.1 km
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Queensmead School

Good1434 pupils1.1 km
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Deanesfield Primary School

Good694 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Strand News0.8 km
  • The Village Superstore1.0 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.7 km
  • BP Connect1.0 km
  • Clarks Stores0.8 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • The Artists Way Cafe At Impact Community Arts Centre0.9 km
  • Meditalia0.9 km
  • Mem's Cafe0.6 km
  • Mr Chans0.8 km
  • Namaste Mumbai0.6 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Oriental Chef1.0 km
  • Papas Pizza0.1 km
  • Stobys of Eastcote0.8 km
  • Standard Indian Take Away0.9 km
  • KSG Fast Food0.9 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Larkspur Rovers Football Club0.6 km
  • The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Bar0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northolt Park1.1 km
  • South Ruislip1.7 km
  • Greenford Station2.4 km