UB5 4AY is a safe, established residential area on Doncaster Drive, 0.5km from Northolt in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Roxeth ward and the Harrow West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, UB5 4AY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £413k, down 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00011104 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DONCASTER DRIVE, UB5 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONCASTER DRIVE, UB5 4AY.
384
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
Social renting makes up 54% of tenure in UB5 4AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB5 4AY. 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
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
Terraced
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 409,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
UB5 4AY 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
Northolt High School
Earlsmead Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
Petts Hill Primary School
Rooks Heath School
Queensmead School
John Chilton School
Alec Reed Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.7 km
- Eastcote Convenience Store0.9 km
- Field End Post Office0.7 km
- La Claudia0.9 km
- Taste it all0.6 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Mem's Cafe0.6 km
- Mr Chans0.9 km
- Namaste Mumbai0.6 km
- Danielles Kitchen0.7 km
- I Love Pierogi0.9 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Papas Pizza0.2 km
- Stobys of Eastcote0.9 km
- Papa John's Pizza1.0 km
- Raj Mahal0.9 km
- Palmyrah1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Horseshoe Bar0.9 km
- Larkspur Rovers Football Club0.5 km
- The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northolt Park1.2 km
- South Ruislip1.7 km
- Greenford Station2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: UB54AY · Data under Open Government Licence