UB5 4BY is a safe, established residential area on The Heights, 0.4km from Northolt in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Roxeth ward and the Harrow West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, UB5 4BY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00011104 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BY.
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38
£ 56,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 54% social renting, UB5 4BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB5 4BY. 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
Economic Activity
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 4BY has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Earlsmead Primary School
Northolt High School
Willow Tree Primary School
Petts Hill Primary School
Rooks Heath School
Heathland School
Queensmead School
Alec Reed Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Strand News0.7 km
- The Village Superstore0.9 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.8 km
- BP Connect0.9 km
- Chess Wines1.0 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- The Artists Way Cafe At Impact Community Arts Centre0.8 km
- Meditalia0.9 km
- Mem's Cafe0.7 km
- Mr Chans0.8 km
- Namaste Mumbai0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Oriental Chef0.9 km
- Papas Pizza0.1 km
- Stobys of Eastcote0.9 km
- Raj Mahal0.9 km
- Standard Indian Take Away0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Larkspur Rovers Football Club0.6 km
- The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.8 km
- The Horseshoe Bar0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northolt Park1.0 km
- South Ruislip1.8 km
- Greenford Station2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: UB54BY · Data under Open Government Licence