UB5 4DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thirsk Close, 0.2km from Northolt in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Northolt Mandeville ward and the Ealing North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, UB5 4DS is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00006575 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THIRSK CLOSE, UB5 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THIRSK CLOSE, UB5 4DS.
305
43
£ 50,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: UB5 4DS 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
With 42% social renting, UB5 4DS 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 4DS. The average age is 43.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 437,500
2 sales · Mean £ 437,500
Flat
£ 325,000
3 sales · Mean £ 316,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
UB5 4DS has low crime rates — 43 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
Petts Hill Primary School
Northolt High School
Earlsmead Primary School
Belvue School
Willow Tree Primary School
Wood End Primary School
Greenwood Primary School
The Welldon Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Meditalia0.8 km
- The Golden Sip0.9 km
- Yard Style0.9 km
- Anita's Cafe Lounge1.0 km
- Everyone Active0.3 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Papas Pizza0.6 km
- AlBeiruti Lebanese Cuisine & Bakery0.3 km
- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Galaxy Kebabs And Burgers0.8 km
- I Eat0.7 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- The Grapevine0.6 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- Discount Food & Wine0.8 km
- Ealing Foodbank0.8 km
- Sham House0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Crown Northolt0.8 km
- The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.3 km
- The Greenwood Hotel0.9 km
- Larkspur Rovers Football Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Kirkos Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northolt Park0.8 km
- Greenford Station1.6 km
- Sudbury Hill Harrow2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Northolt Underground Station0.4 km
- Northolt Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: UB54DS · Data under Open Government Licence