Compton Crescent is in Northolt and in Ealing district. UB5 5LR is located in the Northolt West End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Compton Crescent, Northolt, UB5 5LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB5 5LT, UB5 5LW, UB5 5LP, UB5 5LJ, UB5 5LU, UB5 5LS, UB5 5LH, UB5 5LN, UB5 5LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB5 5LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.1% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.9% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around UB5 5LR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.5% | 43.8% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 43.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 6.2% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 44.4% | 52.2% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 31.5% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.4% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 22.5% | 22% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 10.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 34.5% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 16.2% | 3.7% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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 | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 10% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.4% | 14.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 12.6% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 52.8% | 41.3% | -11.5% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 56.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 56.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 5.7% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 23% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 56% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 33.3% | 31.7% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 1.5% | -9.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 4.9% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.5% | 37.2% | -19.7% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 23.6% | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Compton Crescent was 137.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.6% higher than the Greenford Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Compton Crescent has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Greenford Broadway and the 260th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Compton Crescent, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-02-03 | £264,395 |
| 51 Compton Crescent, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-09-30 | £254,467 |
| 23 Compton Crescent, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2020-09-28 | £205,072 |
| 39 Compton Crescent, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-01-30 | £232,727 |
| 41 Compton Crescent, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2014-12-08 | £214,841 |
UB5 5LR 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Early Childhood Centre Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 4out of 4 | 4,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Primary School Priors Farm Lane , UB5 5FE | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bourne Primary School Cedar Avenue , South Ruislip HA4 6UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Primary School Radcliffe Way , UB5 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Hartfield Avenue , UB5 6NL | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Primary School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community 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 | 1,494 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,646 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 | 4,576 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 | 557 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Stipularis Drive , UB4 9QB | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedgewood School Weymouth Road , UB4 8NF | 3out of 4 | 2,860 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurant, 256 Church Road | 650 yd | |
| Dream Cafe | 474 Church Road, Northolt | 676 yd | |
| King Pizza & Kebab | Ground Floor Shop, 260 Church Road | 692 yd | |
| London Pizza | 163 Church Road, Northolt | 893 yd | |
| San Remo Cafe | Northala Fields, Dolphin Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar | 266 Church Road, Northolt | 646 yd | |
| Larkspur Rovers Football Club | Larkspur Rovers Football Club, Lord Halsbury Memorial Playing Fields | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunwah | 272 Church Road, Northolt | 646 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 496 Church Road, Northolt | 716 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizza | 62 Church Road, Northolt | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Northolt Service Station | Site Of Star Service Station, Western Avenue | 632 yd | |
| Tesco | 482 - 486 Church Road, Northolt | 684 yd | |
| Lidl | 461 Ruislip Road, Northolt | 1,032 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 491 Yeading Lane, Northolt | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Sports Centre BENGARTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Lime Trees Golf Course (Closed) West End Road | golf | 570 yd |
| Sklp Sports And Community Centre INDIA GARDENS | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Northolt Golf Club HUXLEY CLOSE | golf | 851 yd |
| Islip Manor Youth And Community Centre ARNOLD ROAD | 1,012 yd | |
| Lord Halsbury Playing Field LORD HALSBURY PLAYING FIELDS LORD HALSBURY PLAYING FIELDS PRIORS FARM LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,016 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.