Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BS.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 36, UB5 4BS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £437k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 19.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

UB5 4BS 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.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, down 19.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4BS are sourced from Output Area E00011101 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB5 4BS. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.5%
Asian / British Asian42.2%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 272,500

2 sales · Mean £ 272,500

Semi-Detached

£ 465,000

9 sales · Mean £ 474,132

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

UB5 4BS has low crime rates — 33 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.

Violence and sexual offences92
Anti-social behaviour86
Vehicle crime28
Public order16
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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Earlsmead Primary School

Good324 pupils0.4 km
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Petts Hill Primary School

Good249 pupils0.5 km
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Northolt High School

Good872 pupils0.8 km
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Rooks Heath School

Good1174 pupils0.8 km
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Heathland School

Outstanding659 pupils0.9 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good523 pupils1.0 km
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The Welldon Park Academy

Inadequate463 pupils1.0 km
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Greenwood Primary School

Good593 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Strand News0.8 km
  • Sri's Cakes0.8 km
  • Eastcote Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Field End Post Office0.9 km
  • La Claudia0.8 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • The Artists Way Cafe At Impact Community Arts Centre1.0 km
  • Meditalia0.5 km
  • Mem's Cafe0.9 km
  • Mr Chans0.8 km
  • Namaste Mumbai0.9 km
  • + 18 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Oriental Chef1.0 km
  • Papas Pizza0.3 km
  • Trev's Flavas1.0 km
  • Standard Indian Take Away0.8 km
  • KSG Fast Food0.8 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Bar0.8 km
  • Harrow Sports Bar0.9 km
  • St Gabriel's Social Club0.9 km
  • The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Kirkos Limited0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northolt Park0.6 km
  • Greenford Station2.1 km
  • South Ruislip2.2 km