UB5 4BU 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.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in UB5, UB5 4BU offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £530k, down 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00011103 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BU.
524
38
£ 56,100 /yr
48%
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
UB5 4BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £530k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB5 4BU. The average age is 37.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
9 sales · Mean £ 480,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
UB5 4BU has low crime rates — 38 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
Earlsmead Primary School
Northolt High School
Petts Hill Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
Rooks Heath School
Heathland School
Queensmead School
The Welldon Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Strand News0.8 km
- The Village Superstore1.0 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.8 km
- Sri's Cakes0.7 km
- Eastcote Convenience Store0.7 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- The Artists Way Cafe At Impact Community Arts Centre0.9 km
- Meditalia0.8 km
- Mem's Cafe0.7 km
- Mr Chans0.7 km
- Namaste Mumbai0.7 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Oriental Chef1.0 km
- Papas Pizza0.1 km
- Stobys of Eastcote0.9 km
- Standard Indian Take Away0.8 km
- KSG Fast Food0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Horseshoe Bar0.7 km
- Larkspur Rovers Football Club0.8 km
- The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Kirkos Limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northolt Park0.9 km
- South Ruislip1.9 km
- Greenford Station2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: UB54BU · Data under Open Government Licence