UB5 6LW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from West End in Ealing. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Northolt West End ward and the Ealing North constituency.
This is 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Ealing.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for UB5 6LW are sourced from Output Area E00006619 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UB5 6LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UB5 6LW.
363
39
£ 49,200 /yr
42%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
UB5 6LW is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB5 6LW. The average age is 38.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around UB5 6LW is moderate at 68 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
Viking Primary School
Brookside Primary School
St Raphael's Catholic Primary School
Barnhill Community High School
Downe Manor Primary School
Belmore Primary Academy
John Chilton School
Alec Reed Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Amir Halal Foods0.2 km
- Anthonys Off Licence0.9 km
- Happy Shop0.6 km
- Kopernik Supermarket0.2 km
- Londis0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative0.2 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Crumbs0.2 km
- Middlesex Community Football Centres0.7 km
- Dream Cafe0.2 km
- Poultry In Motion At AC Sporting Targets1.0 km
- Stanbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Tennessee Express0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- South Ruislip2.3 km
- Greenford Station3.3 km
- Northolt Park3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: UB56LW · Data under Open Government Licence