Western Road is in Southall and in Ealing district. UB2 5HS 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 Western Road, Southall, UB2 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB2 5JF, UB2 5JT, UB2 5JX, UB2 5JJ, UB2 5JU, UB2 5TT, UB2 5JN, UB2 5TS, UB2 5TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB2 5HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.7% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 39.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 49.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 44.2% | 47.9% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 40% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8.6% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 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.
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 23.2% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 19.1% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 22.4% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 17.8% | 11.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 8.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 4.3% 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 | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 36.1% | 53.7% | 17.6% | 3.1% | 50.6% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 6.5% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 20.3% | 6.7% | -13.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 13.4% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 12.9% | 4.3% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -77.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 10.4% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, just 35.9% 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 | 44.2% | 35.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -47.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 44.6% | 55.1% | 10.5% | 5.6% | 49.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.3% 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 | 43.5% | 35.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -47.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 25.3% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 13.2% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 20.1% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 17.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.6% | 5.4% | -24.2% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.7% | 76.7% | -25.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Portugal | 17.7% | 0.5% | 17.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 19.7% | 1.2% | 18.5% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.8% | 37.2% | -32.4% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Sikh | 29.4% | 0.9% | 28.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Road was 132.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.5% higher than the Norwood Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Western Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Norwood Green and the 273rd highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 253 Western Road, Southall, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-12-17 | £600,000 |
| 227 Western Road, Southall, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2013-02-15 | £465,412 |
| 229 Western Road, Southall, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-07-19 | £453,065 |
| 231 Western Road, Southall, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2007-04-02 | £534,351 |
| 225 Western Road, Southall, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2004-01-02 | £319,029 |
UB2 5HS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in UB2 5HS 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 | 119 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Other | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 705 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 | 2,531 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Early Childhood Centre Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 4out of 4 | 3,854 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 | 85 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Clifton Road , UB2 5QP | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nanaksar Primary School Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Church Avenue , UB2 4DH | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Green Junior School Thorncliffe Road , UB2 5RN | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Community College High Street , Cranford TW5 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Villiers High School Boyd Avenue , UB1 3BT | 4out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heston Community School Heston Road , Heston TW5 0QR | 3out of 4 | 2,690 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 | 4,976 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 | 1,280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,760 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,648 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School 165-169 The Broadway , UB1 1LS | - not rated | 1,784 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Cedars Primary School High Street , Cranford TW5 9RU | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tarbiyyah Primary School 40 New Heston Road , Hounslow TW5 0LJ | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn House College 39-47 High Street , UB1 3HF | - not rated | 2,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grand Restaurant And Bar | Grand Junction Arms, Western Road | 168 yd | |
| Darussalam Cafe | Darussalam Masjid And Cultural Centre, Hayes Road | 240 yd | |
| Convent Way Fried Chicken | 282 Convent Way | 370 yd | |
| Banooda Cafe | Unit 7 Suite 15, Rear Of 97 | 535 yd | |
| Kulan Sports Cafe At Mara Cutz | 99 Western Road, Southall | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales Southall | Prince Of Wales, 202 Western Road | 347 yd | |
| The Scotsman Pub & Restaurant | The Scotsman, 96 Scotts Road | 606 yd | |
| The Old Oak Tree Pub | The Old Oak Tree, The Common | 640 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Plc, 10 Southall Lane | 642 yd | |
| The Underground Bar | Basement, 34 King Street | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh Lucky Corner | 270C Western Road, Southall | 96 yd | |
| Wafflers | 161C Western Road, Southall | 378 yd | |
| Sweet Swirls Desserts | 161C Western Road, Southall | 378 yd | |
| Mini Punjab | 137A Western Road, Southall | 453 yd | |
| Mr Singh | 137A Western Road, Southall | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Main Store) | Unit 5, Bullsbridge Industrial Estate, Hayes Road | 705 yd | |
| Costco Wholesale | Costco, Hayes Road | 735 yd | |
| Tesco | 46 - 48 King Street, Southall | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southall Recreation Ground (Closed) The Common | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Southall Recreation Ground SOUTHALL RECREATION GROUND SOUTHALL RECREATION GROUND FLORENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Airlinks Golf Club SOUTHALL LANE | golf | 517 yd |
| Featherstone Sports Centre (Southall) FEATHERSTONE SPORTS CENTRE FEATHERSTONE SPORTS CENTRE MONTAGUE WAYE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Heston) SOUTHALL LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 643 yd |
| Clifton Primary School Clifton Road | 949 yd | |
| Hounslow Badminton Centre NEW SPORTS HALL NEW SPORTS HALL NORTH HYDE LANE | 1,052 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.