UB5 6XR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sentinel Close, 1.2km from West End in Ealing. Administratively it sits within Northolt West End ward and the Ealing North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, UB5 6XR 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 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k. 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 6XR are sourced from Output Area E00006640 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SENTINEL CLOSE, UB5 6XR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SENTINEL CLOSE, UB5 6XR.
259
40
£ 45,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: UB5 6XR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 72% social renting, UB5 6XR 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB5 6XR. The average age is 40.4. 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
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around UB5 6XR is moderate at 53 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
The Willows School
Gifford Primary School
Durdans Park Primary School
Greenford High School
Viking Primary School
Lady Margaret Primary School
Brookside Primary School
Ravenor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Best Food Supermarket0.7 km
- Esso Mead Service Syation0.8 km
- Happy Shop0.5 km
- Harsh Off Licence0.7 km
- J K Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Blue Orchid Restaurant0.5 km
- Pizza House N Grill0.7 km
- Saffron D'Or0.6 km
- Shadwell Chicken And Pizza0.7 km
- Middlesex Community Football Centres0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Yo! To Go Yeading0.6 km
- China Gourmet0.7 km
- Jolly's Fish Bar0.6 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- Harry's Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Hare And Hounds1.0 km
- Walnut Tree0.9 km
- Yeading Community Centre0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Southall2.7 km
- Greenford Station2.8 km
- South Greenford3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: UB56XR · Data under Open Government Licence