Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

MARTIN DRIVE, UB5 4BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARTIN DRIVE, UB5 4BG.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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9/10
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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

With 40% social renting, UB5 4BG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

UB5 4BG is a safe, established residential area on Martin Drive, 0.6km from Northolt in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Roxeth ward and the Harrow West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, UB5 4BG is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harrow.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £359k.

Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00011102 (shared with 4 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 4BG. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.1%
Asian / British Asian32.2%
Black / African / Caribbean18.9%
Other / Mixed14.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
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

Flat

£ 256,500

2 sales · Mean £ 256,500

Terraced

£ 449,500

2 sales · Mean £ 449,500

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

UB5 4BG has low crime rates — 42 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 offences80
Vehicle crime26
Other theft17
Public order17

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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Rooks Heath School

Good1174 pupils0.8 km
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Petts Hill Primary School

Good249 pupils0.9 km
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Queensmead School

Good1434 pupils1.1 km
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Heathland School

Outstanding659 pupils1.1 km
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Deanesfield Primary School

Good694 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Strand News0.9 km
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.7 km
  • Clarks Stores0.8 km
  • Nabi Supermarket1.0 km
  • Halfords0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • The Artists Way Cafe At Impact Community Arts Centre0.9 km
  • Meditalia1.0 km
  • Mem's Cafe0.5 km
  • Mr Chans0.7 km
  • Namaste Mumbai0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Papas Pizza0.1 km
  • Stobys of Eastcote0.8 km
  • Standard Indian Take Away0.8 km
  • KSG Fast Food0.8 km
  • Lay's Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Larkspur Rovers Football Club0.6 km
  • The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.9 km
  • The Horseshoe Bar0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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