Postcode Analysis Harrow, London

THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

524

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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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.

home £530,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British29.1%
Asian / British Asian47.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed14.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour119
Violence and sexual offences90
Vehicle crime25
Other theft16
Burglary15

school Local Schools

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Earlsmead Primary School

Good324 pupils0.2 km
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Northolt High School

Good872 pupils0.5 km
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Petts Hill Primary School

Good249 pupils0.7 km
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Willow Tree Primary School

Good523 pupils0.8 km
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Rooks Heath School

Good1174 pupils0.8 km
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Heathland School

Outstanding659 pupils1.0 km
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Queensmead School

Good1434 pupils1.2 km
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The Welldon Park Academy

Inadequate463 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Horseshoe Bar0.7 km
  • Larkspur Rovers Football Club0.8 km
  • The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.8 km
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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