Balfour Road is in Southall and in Ealing district. UB2 5BD is located in the Southall Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing, Southall. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balfour Road, Southall, UB2 5BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB2 5BY, UB2 5DE, UB2 5DF, UB2 5BH, UB2 5FD, UB2 5BS, UB2 5LS, UB2 5DG, UB2 5BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB2 5BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% 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 | 32.5% | 25.2% | -7.3% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 60.3% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 16.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 45.9% | 7.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 46.3% | 41.4% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 5BD this area, 34.1% 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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 34.1% | 9.5% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 14.7% | 3.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 7.8% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 9.9% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 19.1% | -3.3% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 24.3% | 5.1% | -19.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.3% 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 | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 26.9% | 41.5% | 14.6% | 3.1% | 38.4% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 6.9% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 19.9% | 8.7% | -11.2% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 15.2% | 10.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -71.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 7.7% | 10.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
In this area, just 39.2% 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 | 42% | 39.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -44.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 4.5% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 41.8% | 46% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 40.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.6% 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 | 41.5% | 39.2% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -44.0% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 25.6% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 16.1% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.3% | 13.2% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 5.8% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.2% | 76.7% | -27.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 8.7% | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 17.7% | 1.2% | 16.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.1% | 37.2% | -32.1% |
| Christian | 20.3% | 46.2% | -25.9% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 21% | 6.5% | 14.5% |
| Sikh | 38.4% | 0.9% | 37.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balfour Road was 191.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.0% higher than the Norwood Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Balfour Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Norwood Green and the 160th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Balfour Business Centre Balfour Road, Southall, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-01-14 | £454,737 |
| 14 Balfour Business Centre Balfour Road, Southall, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2020-02-28 | £169,541 |
| Unit 20 Balfour Business Centre Balfour Road, Southall, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-06-02 | £329,614 |
| 14 Balfour Business Centre Balfour Road, Southall, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-10-26 | £169,350 |
| 2 Balfour Business Centre Balfour Road, Southall, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-03-02 | £551,724 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Early Childhood Centre Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 4out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Primary and Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanaksar Primary School Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blair Peach Primary School Beaconsfield Road , UB1 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconsfield Primary and Nursery School Beaconsfield Road , UB1 1DR | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Church Avenue , UB2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone High School 11 Montague Waye , UB2 5HF | 4out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Villiers High School Boyd Avenue , UB1 3BT | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Community College High Street , Cranford TW5 9PD | 4out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,747 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 | 5,269 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 | 667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School 165-169 The Broadway , UB1 1LS | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Sybil Elgar School The National Autistic Society , Havelock Road UB2 4NY | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn House College 39-47 High Street , UB1 3HF | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarbiyyah Primary School 40 New Heston Road , Hounslow TW5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Primary School High Street , Cranford TW5 9RU | 4out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kulan Sports Cafe At Mara Cutz | 99 Western Road, Southall | 458 yd | |
| Southall Coffee House | 1 SEVA DRIVE, SOUTHALL | 495 yd | |
| Poonam Sweet Centre | 84 - 86 Western Road, Southall | 499 yd | |
| Banooda Cafe | Unit 7 Suite 15, Rear Of 97 | 502 yd | |
| Brilliant Restaurant | 72 - 76 Western Road, Southall | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scotsman Pub & Restaurant | The Scotsman, 96 Scotts Road | 109 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales Southall | Prince Of Wales, 202 Western Road | 474 yd | |
| Southall Working Mens Club | Working Mens Club, 2 Featherstone Terrace | 763 yd | |
| The Underground Bar | Basement, 34 King Street | 831 yd | |
| Monsoon Banqueting Suite (Bar Only) | 100 The Green, Southall | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Hot Pizza And Grill | 15 Dudley Road, Southall | 458 yd | |
| Mini Punjab | 137A Western Road, Southall | 475 yd | |
| Mr Singh | 137A Western Road, Southall | 475 yd | |
| Wafflers | 161C Western Road, Southall | 501 yd | |
| Sweet Swirls Desserts | 161C Western Road, Southall | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 46 - 48 King Street, Southall | 824 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Main Store) | Unit 5, Bullsbridge Industrial Estate, Hayes Road | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skyex Community Stadium (Hayes And Yeading Fc) BEACONSFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Featherstone Sports Centre (Southall) FEATHERSTONE SPORTS CENTRE FEATHERSTONE SPORTS CENTRE MONTAGUE WAYE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Voluntary Aided Secondary School SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Southall Recreation Ground (Closed) The Common | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Southall Recreation Ground SOUTHALL RECREATION GROUND SOUTHALL RECREATION GROUND FLORENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Hayes) SPRINGFIELD ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 944 yd |
| Active Lifestyle Gym At Goals (Hayes) (Closed) Springfield Road | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| The Gym (London Southall) TRS APARTMENTS TRS APARTMENTS THE GREEN | health and fitness suite | 1,011 yd |
| Clifton Primary School Clifton Road | 1,042 yd | |
| Southall Sports Centre SOUTHALL AND WEST LONDON COLLEGE SOUTHALL AND WEST LONDON COLLEGE BEACONSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,060 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 | 10.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 89.7% |
| Median download speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 8.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 8.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.