UB5 4BW is a safe, established residential area on The Heights, 0.6km from Northolt in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Roxeth ward and the Harrow West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, UB5 4BW offers 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Harrow.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.
Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00011096 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BW.
403
37
£ 55,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: UB5 4BW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
UB5 4BW has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB5 4BW. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 456,500
6 sales · Mean £ 452,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
UB5 4BW has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Petts Hill Primary School
Earlsmead Primary School
The Welldon Park Academy
Rooks Heath School
Heathland School
Greenwood Primary School
Wood End Primary School
Northolt High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Strand News1.0 km
- Komal Superstore0.7 km
- Ealing Foyer0.1 km
- The Top Shop0.3 km
- Woodend Stores0.7 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Best West Kebab & Pizza Ltd0.2 km
- Tennessee Express0.2 km
- Standard Indian Take Away0.9 km
- Wamburger0.9 km
- KSG Fast Food0.9 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Curry Mahal0.7 km
- Dudubar0.9 km
- Heathland School0.9 km
- Dehkadeh Persian Cuisine0.6 km
- Hamro Chautari0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Shawl Public House0.9 km
- The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.9 km
- The Greenwood Hotel0.8 km
- Harrow Sports Bar0.6 km
- St Gabriel's Social Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.2 km
- Kirkos Limited0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd.0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northolt Park0.3 km
- Sudbury Hill Harrow1.9 km
- Greenford Station2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Northolt Park Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: UB54BW · Data under Open Government Licence