Reading Road is in Northolt and in Ealing district. UB5 4PG 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 Reading Road, Northolt, UB5 4PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB5 4JY, UB5 4PQ, UB5 4JP, UB5 4JR, UB5 4JZ, UB5 4JH, UB5 4PR, UB5 4PH, UB5 4JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB5 4PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 UB5 4PG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 40.8% | 32.3% | -8.5% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 56.1% | 9.7% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 51.7% | 53.6% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.8% | 17.8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 7.7% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 12% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 40.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 11.8% | 4.6% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% 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 | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 13.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 12.1% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 57.9% | 57% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 44.6% 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 | 64.1% | 44.6% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 27.8% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 21.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.2% | 16% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.3% 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 | 61.9% | 44.7% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 31.3% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 11.6% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 7.4% | -14.0% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 8.6% | 1.3% | 7.3% |
| Romania | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.2% | 37.2% | -22.0% |
| Christian | 55.8% | 46.2% | 9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Reading Road was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% lower than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Reading Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7B Reading Road, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-10-03 | £564,132 |
| 23A Reading Road, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-03-01 | £247,393 |
| 15A Reading Road, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-09-24 | £296,491 |
| 4 Reading Road, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,950 | 2021-06-28 | £553,644 |
| 13 Reading Road, Northolt, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2021-03-12 | £48,366 |
UB5 4PG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 78 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 5,245 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 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood First School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Petts Hill Primary School Newmarket Avenue , UB5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Junior School Vernon Rise , UB6 0EQ | - not rated | 459 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Infant School Whitton Avenue West , UB5 4LB | - not rated | 459 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Middle School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,761 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Betham's CofE Middle School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath High School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | - not rated | 5,208 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 | 1,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhill College, Harrow Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ | - not rated | 3,213 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 | 2,435 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 5,208 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 3out of 4 | 5,400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seva Education 145 Kingsley Road , Harrow HA2 8LF | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Helios International College Dawson House , HA2 8EB | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orley Farm School South Hill Avenue , HA1 3NU | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville School Horsenden Lane North , Greenford UB6 0PA | 4out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 1,565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 77 Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 527 yd | |
| Meditalia | 497 Northolt Road, Harrow | 595 yd | |
| TSF Delights | 16 Station Parade, Northolt Road | 666 yd | |
| The Golden Sip | 496 Northolt Road, Harrow | 667 yd | |
| Yard Style | 11 Station Parade, Northolt Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenwood Hotel | The Greenwood, 674 Whitton Avenue West | 253 yd | |
| The Office | 17 Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 473 yd | |
| Harrow Sports Bar | 399 Northolt Road, Harrow | 760 yd | |
| St Gabriel's Social Club | 388 Northolt Road, Harrow | 817 yd | |
| The Shawl Public House | 320 Northolt Road, Harrow | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Delicious | 5 Lancaster Road, Northolt | 196 yd | |
| Cafe Express | 19 Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 507 yd | |
| Chicken Guys | 47C Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 507 yd | |
| Brothers Kebab | 41 Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 507 yd | |
| The Codfather | 81 Oldfields Circus, Northolt | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 469-491 Northolt Road, Harrow | 590 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. | 330 332, Northolt Road | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roxeth Recreation Ground KINGSLEY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 819 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Sudbury Hill) GREENFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 895 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 | 92.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.7% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.