Southwell Avenue is in Northolt and in Ealing district. UB5 4EL is located in the Northolt Mandeville electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southwell Avenue, Northolt, UB5 4EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB5 4DX, UB5 4DR, UB5 4AR, UB5 4DP, UB5 4DY, UB5 4QX, UB5 4HE, UB5 4DS, UB5 4EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB5 4EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 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 | 27.3% | 36% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 43% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 16% | 8.1% | -7.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 40.1% | 45.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 14.2% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 37.6% | 20.3% | -17.3% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 18% | 7.7% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 31.3% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 9.8% | 2.7% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 13.5% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 11% | 12.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 10.9% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 55.7% | 38.9% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -42.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 48.3% 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 | 56.1% | 48.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -34.9% |
| European Union | 17.7% | 15.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 22.5% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 16.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 42.1% 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 | 53.6% | 48% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 42.1% | 37.0% | 9.8% | 32.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 0.3% | -13.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 1.3% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 11.2% | 1.3% | 9.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.2% | 37.2% | -24.0% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 12.8% | 1.7% | 11.1% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwell Avenue was 53.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.7% lower than the North Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Southwell Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in North Greenford and the 287th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wimborne Court Southwell Avenue, Northolt, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £67,602 | 2017-06-27 | £69,633 |
UB5 4EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,492 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 | 4,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Hill Primary School Newmarket Avenue , UB5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School Priors Farm Lane , UB5 5FE | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlsmead Primary School Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW | 1out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Infant School Whitton Avenue West , UB5 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northolt High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 4out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 2,494 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orley Farm School South Hill Avenue , HA1 3NU | - not rated | 2,302 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sham House Restaurant | 3 Haydock Green, Northolt | 166 yd | |
| Everyone Active | Cafe, Northolt Leisure Centre | 307 yd | |
| Subway | 1A Station Parade, Northolt | 532 yd | |
| I Love Pierogi | 1 Station Parade, Northolt | 558 yd | |
| Take A Break Cafe | 5 Station Parade, Northolt | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mandeville Arms Harvester | The Harvester, 57 - 59 Mandeville Road | 303 yd | |
| Crown Northolt | The Crown Inn, Ealing Road | 832 yd | |
| Larkspur Rovers Football Club | Larkspur Rovers Football Club, Lord Halsbury Memorial Playing Fields | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlBeiruti Lebanese Cuisine & Bakery | 3 Haydock Green, Northolt | 166 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 7 Station Parade, Northolt | 558 yd | |
| Krispy Cod | 8 Station Parade, Northolt | 558 yd | |
| Kam's Chicken & Pizza | 213 The Heights, Northolt | 600 yd | |
| Raj Mahal | 207 Ealing Road, Northolt | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 469-491 Northolt Road, Harrow | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northolt Leisure Centre EASTCOTE LANE NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 295 yd |
| Northolt Swimarama (Closed) Eastcote Lane North | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 295 yd |
| Northolt High Sports Centre EASTCOTE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Islip Manor Park Eastcote Lane | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Islip Manor Youth And Community Centre ARNOLD ROAD | 904 yd | |
| Harrow Borough Football Club EARLSMEAD STADIUM EARLSMEAD STADIUM EARLSMEAD | grass pitches | 916 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northolt) 8 MOHAMMEDI PARK COMPLEX 8 MOHAMMEDI PARK COMPLEX ROWDELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,003 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 | 47 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 70.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 70.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.