Rectory Road is in Southall and in Ealing district. UB2 4EN is located in the Southall Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing, Southall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rectory Road, Southall, UB2 4EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB2 4EE, UB2 4DZ, UB2 4NT, UB2 4DS, UB2 4ED, UB2 4NY, UB2 4NU, UB2 4DR, UB2 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB2 4EN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of UB2 4EN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 32.3% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 56.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 49.2% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around UB2 4EN this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 31.5% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 22.5% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 21.6% | 7.5% | -14.1% | 2.8% | 4.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 42.7% | 47.2% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 44.1% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 14.1% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 11.6% | 6.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -74.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, just 33.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 41.3% | 33.2% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -50.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 42.2% | 53.6% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 48.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 39.9% | 32.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -50.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 36.9% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 27.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 14.3% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 11.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.2% | 5.1% | -25.1% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 6.9% | 0.5% | 6.4% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 22% | 1.2% | 20.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.6% | 37.2% | -32.6% |
| Christian | 16.3% | 46.2% | -29.9% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Sikh | 46.2% | 0.9% | 45.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 233.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% higher than the Norwood Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rectory Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Norwood Green and the 116th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 136.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Kendra Court Rectory Road, Southall, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2024-04-24 | £296,749 |
| 14 Rectory Road, Southall, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-08-17 | £415,406 |
| 8 Kendra Court Rectory Road, Southall, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £255,000 | 2022-04-05 | £256,895 |
| 5 Kendra Court Rectory Road, Southall, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £275,000 | 2021-08-23 | £279,416 |
| 4 Kendra Court Rectory Road, Southall, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £280,000 | 2021-08-02 | £284,497 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB2 4EN area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Other | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 5,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Primary School, Nursery & Arp Havelock Road , UB2 4PA | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock First School Havelock Road , UB2 4PA | - not rated | 249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton First School Talbot Road , UB2 5QP | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Church Avenue , UB2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolf Fields First School Norwood Road , Norwood Green UB2 4JS | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Middle School Havelock Road , UB2 4PA | - not rated | 249 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dairy Meadow Middle School Swift Road , UB2 4RP | - not rated | 421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolf Fields Middle School Norwood Road , Norwood Green UB2 4JS | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Middle School Clifton Road , UB2 5QH | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Middle School Featherstone Road , UB2 5AG | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone High School 11 Montague Waye , UB2 5HF | - not rated | 745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone High School 11 Montague Waye , UB2 5HF | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Villiers High School Boyd Avenue , UB1 3BT | 4out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Voluntary Aided Secondary School Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heston Community School Heston Road , Heston TW5 0QR | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Thames College London Road , TW7 4HS | - not rated | 3,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 3,439 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 5,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sybil Elgar School The National Autistic Society , Havelock Road UB2 4NY | - not rated | 173 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Tutorial Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PE | - not rated | 739 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School 165-169 The Broadway , UB1 1LS | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Islamic Education and Recreational Institute 165 - 169 the Broadway , UB1 1LS | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Acorn House College 39-47 High Street , UB1 3HF | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul's Bakery | 143 Norwood Road, Southall | 340 yd | |
| Kohinoor Southall | 137 Norwood Road, Southall | 340 yd | |
| R Kitchen & Caterers | Ground Floor Left, 8 Norwood Road | 398 yd | |
| Bit's & Bite's House | 63 King Street, Southall | 445 yd | |
| Vailankanni Cafe | 37B King Street, Southall | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavish Lounge | The Wolf Inn, Norwood Road | 334 yd | |
| The Underground Bar | Basement, 34 King Street | 468 yd | |
| Monsoon Banqueting Suite (Bar Only) | 100 The Green, Southall | 566 yd | |
| Southall Working Mens Club | Working Mens Club, 2 Featherstone Terrace | 609 yd | |
| The Old Oak Tree Pub | The Old Oak Tree, The Common | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky's Fast Food | 81 Norwood Road, Southall | 129 yd | |
| Burger Stopp | 27 King Street, Southall | 456 yd | |
| Burgers Wings N Tings | 80 King Street, Southall | 483 yd | |
| Chick Alley | 5 Western Road, Southall | 508 yd | |
| Kulcha Express | 108 The Green, Southall | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 46 - 48 King Street, Southall | 476 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 179 North Hyde Lane | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bixley Field Willowbrook Road | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Sybil Elgar School HAVELOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Swift Road Outdoor Sports Centre SWIFT ROAD OUTDOOR SPORTS CENTRE SWIFT ROAD OUTDOOR SPORTS CENTRE SWIFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 378 yd |
| Clifton Primary School Clifton Road | 459 yd | |
| The Gym (London Southall) TRS APARTMENTS TRS APARTMENTS THE GREEN | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Southall Community Centre (Closed) Southall Community Centre Southall Community Centre Merrick Road | 751 yd | |
| Featherstone Sports Centre (Southall) FEATHERSTONE SPORTS CENTRE FEATHERSTONE SPORTS CENTRE MONTAGUE WAYE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Hounslow Badminton Centre NEW SPORTS HALL NEW SPORTS HALL NORTH HYDE LANE | 840 yd | |
| Norwood Green Jr School THORNCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| Three Bridges Primary School MELBURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 942 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 36.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 49.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 49.2% |
| Median download speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.