Forge Close is in Harlington, Hayes and in Hillingdon district. UB3 5JF is located in the Heathrow Villages electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hayes and Harlington. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forge Close, Harlington, Hayes, UB3 5JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB3 5DR, UB3 5DF, UB3 5EZ, UB3 5DP, UB3 5EH, UB3 5DS, UB3 5EN, UB3 5HA, UB3 5DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB3 5JF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 52% | 47.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 48% | 52.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 UB3 5JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 33.3% | 33% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 52% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 50.3% | 49.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 16.7% | 22.4% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 8.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 33.2% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 19.4% | 5.9% | -13.5% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.8% 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% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 19.8% | 35.1% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 32.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.4% | 11.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 51.7% | 37.8% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -43.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 39.3% 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 | 51.7% | 39.3% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -43.9% |
| European Union | 16.8% | 16.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 3.6% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 37.6% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 32.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.5% 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 | 51.4% | 39.4% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| 10+ Years | 11.7% | 27.5% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 13.4% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 11.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 7.8% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.8% | 76.7% | -27.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 11.5% | 0.5% | 11.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 14.1% | 1.2% | 12.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.9% | 37.2% | -23.3% |
| Christian | 52.3% | 46.2% | 6.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 8.3% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Sikh | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forge Close was 266.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Heathrow Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forge Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Heathrow Villages and the 53rd highest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Forge Close, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-03-15 | £101,371 |
| 1 Forge Close, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-06-08 | £230,480 |
| 17 Forge Close, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2017-04-26 | £226,585 |
| 17 Forge Close, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-03-06 | £168,771 |
| 9 Forge Close, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2016-06-30 | £147,450 |
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| 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 | 3,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Byrd School Victoria Lane , Harlington UB3 5EW | - not rated | 230 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Byrd Primary Academy Victoria Lane , Harlington UB3 5EW | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Junior School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Infant School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Primary School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Featherstone Middle School Featherstone Road , UB2 5AG | - not rated | 4,059 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Middle School Clifton Road , UB2 5QH | - not rated | 4,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blair Peach Middle School Beaconsfield Road , UB1 1DR | - not rated | 4,631 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolf Fields Middle School Norwood Road , Norwood Green UB2 4JS | - not rated | 4,707 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havelock Middle School Havelock Road , UB2 4PA | - not rated | 4,857 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington School Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | - not rated | 2,091 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Community College High Street , Cranford TW5 9PD | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Community College High Street , Cranford TW5 9PD | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Townmead School Wise Lane , UB7 7EU | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Nafisa School Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Unique Academy Ground Floor , Khosla House TW5 9WA | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedars Primary School High Street , Cranford TW5 9RU | 3out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parkway School High Street , Canford TW5 9RU | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounslow PRU (Asylum and Refugees) Cranford Community College , High Street TW5 9PD | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Egg Cafe | 300 High Street | 367 yd | |
| Harlington Tandoori | 316-318 High Street | 367 yd | |
| Madhu's Heathrow | Sheraton Skyline Hotel, Bath Road | 855 yd | |
| Starbucks | Sheraton Skyline Hotel, Bath Road | 855 yd | |
| Carluccio's | London Heathrow Marriott Hotel, Bath Road | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart | The White Hart, 158 High Street | 97 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf | The Wheatsheaf Public House, 286 High Street | 367 yd | |
| The Pheasant PH | The Pheasant Ph, 98 West End Lane | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Zam Zam 4 | 226 High Street | 115 yd | |
| Hot Spot | 308-310 High Street | 367 yd | |
| Swans Chinese Food Take Away | 294 High Street | 367 yd | |
| Traditions Catering | Annex, 318 High Street | 392 yd | |
| Pakistan Biryani Corner | 90 High Street | 465 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Byrd Pool VICTORIA LANE | swimming pool | 231 yd |
| William Byrd Primary Academy VICTORIA LANE | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Sam Phelps Recreation Ground (Closed) Shepiston Lane | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (London Heathrow) BATH ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Sam Philips Sports Ground Oakington Avenue | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Little Harlington Playing Fields SIPSON LANE | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Harlington Sports Ground SIPSON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Pegasus Health Spa BATH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Heathrow) SHEPISTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 943 yd |
| Harlington Sports Centre HARLINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL HARLINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL PINKWELL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.