Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

THE LINK, UB5 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LINK, UB5 4BQ.

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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

UB5 4BQ has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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 4BQ is a safe, established residential area on The Link, 0.6km from Northolt in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Roxeth ward and the Harrow West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, UB5 4BQ is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4BQ 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 4BQ. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

UB5 4BQ has low crime rates — 35 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 behaviour104
Violence and sexual offences88
Vehicle crime20
Public order18
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Northolt High School

Good872 pupils0.2 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good523 pupils0.4 km
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Earlsmead Primary School

Good324 pupils0.5 km
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Petts Hill Primary School

Good249 pupils1.0 km
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Rooks Heath School

Good1174 pupils1.0 km
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Queensmead School

Good1434 pupils1.0 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

35 nearby
  • Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.8 km
  • Eastcote Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Field End Post Office0.7 km
  • La Claudia0.9 km
  • Taste it all0.7 km
  • + 30 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Papas Pizza0.3 km
  • Stobys of Eastcote0.9 km
  • Papa John's Pizza0.9 km
  • Raj Mahal0.9 km
  • Sea Rock1.0 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Bar0.9 km
  • Larkspur Rovers Football Club0.4 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 Ruislip1.6 km
  • Greenford Station2.4 km