Industrious Cottages is in Southall and in Ealing district. UB2 5JG 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 Industrious Cottages, Southall, UB2 5JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB2 5JQ, UB2 5TU, UB2 5JH, UB2 5JD, UB2 5JJ, UB2 5TX, UB2 5UQ, UB2 5UG, UB2 5JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB2 5JG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 52.7% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 47.3% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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% | 32.2% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 51% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (88.8%) 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% | 63.3% | 19.1% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 25.5% | -13.4% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 25.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 9.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 7.7% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 31.5% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 17.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 7.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 2.2% 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% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 36.1% | 53.2% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 50.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 8.1% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 20.3% | 5.9% | -14.4% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 12.9% | 2.2% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -79.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 12.9% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 11.3% |
In this area, just 35.3% 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% | 35.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -47.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 7.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 44.6% | 57.2% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 51.6% |
| 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 35.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.2% 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% | 35.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -47.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 31.2% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 9.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 9.7% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.6% | 14% | -15.6% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 11.8% | 0.5% | 11.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 18.8% | 1.2% | 17.6% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.2% | 37.2% | -35.0% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Sikh | 40.9% | 0.9% | 40.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Industrious Cottages was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Norwood Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Industrious Cottages has the 13th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Norwood Green and the 400th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Industrious Cottages, Southall, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2012-03-23 | £419,815 |
| 2 Industrious Cottages, Southall, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,950 | 2001-07-03 | £434,859 |
| 2 Industrious Cottages, Southall, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2000-12-15 | £295,940 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB2 5JG 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 | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 456 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 | 2,498 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 4,219 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 | 4out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone First School Featherstone Road , UB2 5AQ | - not rated | 755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Clifton Road , UB2 5QP | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton First School Talbot Road , UB2 5QP | - not rated | 851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Green Junior School Thorncliffe Road , UB2 5RN | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Middle School Clifton Road , UB2 5QH | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Middle School Featherstone Road , UB2 5AG | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolf Fields Middle School Norwood Road , Norwood Green UB2 4JS | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Middle School Havelock Road , UB2 4PA | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blair Peach Middle School Beaconsfield Road , UB1 1DR | - not rated | 1,570 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 | 571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone High School 11 Montague Waye , UB2 5HF | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Community College High Street , Cranford TW5 9PD | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Community College High Street , Cranford TW5 9PD | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Voluntary Aided Secondary School Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,611 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 | 1,550 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,419 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tutorial Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PE | - not rated | 506 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sybil Elgar School The National Autistic Society , Havelock Road UB2 4NY | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounslow PRU (Asylum and Refugees) Cranford Community College , High Street TW5 9PD | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh College Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School 165-169 The Broadway , UB1 1LS | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convent Way Fried Chicken | 282 Convent Way | 171 yd | |
| The Grand Restaurant And Bar | Grand Junction Arms, Western Road | 382 yd | |
| Darussalam Cafe | Darussalam Masjid And Cultural Centre, Hayes Road | 427 yd | |
| Banooda Cafe | Unit 7 Suite 15, Rear Of 97 | 521 yd | |
| Kulan Sports Cafe At Mara Cutz | 99 Western Road, Southall | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales Southall | Prince Of Wales, 202 Western Road | 381 yd | |
| The Old Oak Tree Pub | The Old Oak Tree, The Common | 418 yd | |
| David Lloyd Club | David Lloyd Leisure Plc, 10 Southall Lane | 668 yd | |
| The Scotsman Pub & Restaurant | The Scotsman, 96 Scotts Road | 732 yd | |
| The Underground Bar | Basement, 34 King Street | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh Lucky Corner | 270C Western Road, Southall | 242 yd | |
| Wafflers | 161C Western Road, Southall | 386 yd | |
| Sweet Swirls Desserts | 161C Western Road, Southall | 386 yd | |
| Mini Punjab | 137A Western Road, Southall | 458 yd | |
| Mr Singh | 137A Western Road, Southall | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale | Costco, Hayes Road | 888 yd | |
| Tesco | 46 - 48 King Street, Southall | 892 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Main Store) | Unit 5, Bullsbridge Industrial Estate, Hayes Road | 906 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 179 North Hyde Lane | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southall Recreation Ground (Closed) The Common | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Southall Recreation Ground SOUTHALL RECREATION GROUND SOUTHALL RECREATION GROUND FLORENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| Featherstone Sports Centre (Southall) FEATHERSTONE SPORTS CENTRE FEATHERSTONE SPORTS CENTRE MONTAGUE WAYE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Airlinks Golf Club SOUTHALL LANE | golf | 558 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Heston) SOUTHALL LANE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Clifton Primary School Clifton Road | 795 yd | |
| Hounslow Badminton Centre NEW SPORTS HALL NEW SPORTS HALL NORTH HYDE LANE | 827 yd | |
| Norwood Green Jr School THORNCLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 947 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.