UB5 4BX is a safe, established residential area on The Heights, 0.5km from Northolt in Harrow. Administratively it sits within Roxeth ward and the Harrow West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, UB5 4BX 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for UB5 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00011104 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HEIGHTS, UB5 4BX.
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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 4BX — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB5 4BX. 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
Flat
£ 320,000
3 sales · Mean £ 311,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
UB5 4BX has low crime rates — 41 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
Willow Tree Primary School
Rooks Heath School
Petts Hill Primary School
Heathland School
Queensmead School
Deanesfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Strand News0.8 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.8 km
- Clarks Stores0.8 km
- Nabi Supermarket0.9 km
- Halfords0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- The Artists Way Cafe At Impact Community Arts Centre0.9 km
- Meditalia0.9 km
- Mem's Cafe0.6 km
- Mr Chans0.7 km
- Namaste Mumbai0.6 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Oriental Chef1.0 km
- Papas Pizza0.1 km
- Stobys of Eastcote0.8 km
- Standard Indian Take Away0.8 km
- KSG Fast Food0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Larkspur Rovers Football Club0.7 km
- The Mandeville Arms Harvester0.9 km
- The Horseshoe Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northolt Park1.0 km
- South Ruislip1.8 km
- Greenford Station2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: UB54BX · Data under Open Government Licence