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.
THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BS.
390
36
£ 55,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Earlsmead Primary School
Petts Hill Primary School
Northolt High School
Rooks Heath School
Heathland School
Willow Tree Primary School
The Welldon Park Academy
Greenwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: UB54BS · Data under Open Government Licence