Whitton Avenue West is in Northolt and in Ealing district. UB5 4LA is located in the North Greenford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitton Avenue West, Northolt, UB5 4LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB5 4QB, UB5 4LD, UB5 4LN, UB5 4QF, UB5 4LE, UB5 4LW, UB5 4JZ, UB5 4QE, UB5 4LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB5 4LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.2% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.8% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 34% | 39.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 47.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 35% | 48.4% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 48.5% | 35.7% | -12.8% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 11.2% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 26.1% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 9.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 13.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 29.1% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 12.9% | 6.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.7% 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 | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 11% | 6.3% | -4.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 14.2% | 18.8% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 17.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 50.2% | 46.7% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -34.7% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, just 41.4% 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 | 55.3% | 41.4% | -13.9% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 21.2% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 15.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 5.9% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.7% | 24.3% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.5% 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 | 51.8% | 41.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 35.5% | 32.3% | 9.8% | 25.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 8.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 3.1% | -24.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 7.8% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 20% | 1.7% | 18.3% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 13.4% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitton Avenue West was 220.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.4% higher than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitton Avenue West has the 8th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 130th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 690 Whitton Avenue West, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-08-17 | £502,563 |
| 708 Whitton Avenue West, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-03-15 | £501,059 |
| 710 Whitton Avenue West, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2021-02-26 | £487,463 |
| 698 Whitton Avenue West, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2020-09-04 | £290,233 |
| 680 Whitton Avenue West, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-11-06 | £477,548 |
UB5 4LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
UB5 4LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in UB5 4LA 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 | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,776 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 | 5,187 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Primary School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Infant School Whitton Avenue West , UB5 4LB | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Primary School Whitton Avenue West , UB5 4LB | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Petts Hill Primary School Newmarket Avenue , UB5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Welldon Park Academy Wyvenhoe Road , HA2 8LS | 1out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,661 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 4out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 2,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,811 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 | 2,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,466 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orley Farm School South Hill Avenue , HA1 3NU | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville School Horsenden Lane North , Greenford UB6 0PA | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Primary Centre 573 Greenford Road , Greenford UB6 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,996 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 77 Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 282 yd | |
| OCS @ Tesco Greenford | Unit 3, Tera 40 | 756 yd | |
| David Lloyd Sport And Leisure | David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Greenford Road | 807 yd | |
| Meditalia | 497 Northolt Road, Harrow | 848 yd | |
| The Golden Sip | 496 Northolt Road, Harrow | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenwood Hotel | The Greenwood, 674 Whitton Avenue West | 1 yd | |
| The Office | 17 Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 218 yd | |
| Harrow Sports Bar | 399 Northolt Road, Harrow | 969 yd | |
| St Gabriel's Social Club | 388 Northolt Road, Harrow | 1,027 yd | |
| The Dugout Sports Bar | 1286 Greenford Road, Greenford | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Express | 19 Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 255 yd | |
| Chicken Guys | 47C Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 255 yd | |
| Brothers Kebab | 41 Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 255 yd | |
| La Delicious | 5 Lancaster Road, Northolt | 267 yd | |
| The Codfather | 81 Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 469-491 Northolt Road, Harrow | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David Lloyd Club (Sudbury Hill) GREENFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Roxeth Recreation Ground KINGSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 907 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.