Medlar Close is in Northolt and in Ealing district. UB5 5PR 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 Medlar Close, Northolt, UB5 5PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB5 5PS, UB5 5PP, UB5 5PW, UB5 5NN, UB5 5AS, UB5 5NL, UB5 5JA, UB5 5NR, UB5 5AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB5 5PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 52.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around UB5 5PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 47% | 45% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 33.9% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 31.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14.2% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.1% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
In the area around UB5 5PR this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 29.6% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 12.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 27.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 10.1% | 1.6% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.5% 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 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 13.7% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.5% | 6.6% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 39.7% | 35.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -45.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 61.5% | 57.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 11.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 9.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 17.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 58.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 29% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 8.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 3% | -10.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 1.2% | -15.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 20.6% | 6.5% | 14.1% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medlar Close was 108.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Northolt West End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Medlar Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northolt West End and the 363rd highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Medlar Close, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2024-02-28 | £333,086 |
| 8 Medlar Close, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2021-03-15 | £280,016 |
| 8A Medlar Close, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2017-06-02 | £278,998 |
| 11 Medlar Close, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-12-20 | £304,076 |
| 9 Medlar Close, Northolt, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2009-04-08 | £460,951 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB5 5PR 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 2,738 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 | 3,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 4,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northolt Primary School Compton Crescent , UB5 5LE | - not rated | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Primary School Radcliffe Way , UB5 6HW | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking First School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Primary School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford First School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 992 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 992 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durdans Park Middle School King George's Drive , Off Lady Margaret Road UB1 2PQ | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compton High School and Sports College Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | - not rated | 690 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | 4out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill School Owen Road , UB4 9LD | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,803 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 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,718 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 | 727 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood School Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Union Village Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Free schools special | No | More About School | |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary PRU Stipularis Drive , Willows School UB4 9QB | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Cafe | 474 Church Road, Northolt | 243 yd | |
| Middlesex Community Football Centres | Rectory Park Sports Facility, Ruislip Road | 630 yd | |
| Crumbs | 497 Yeading Lane, Northolt | 699 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | Mcdonalds Restaurant, 256 Church Road | 724 yd | |
| King Pizza & Kebab | Ground Floor Shop, 260 Church Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar | 266 Church Road, Northolt | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Express | 496 Church Road, Northolt | 290 yd | |
| Sunwah | 272 Church Road, Northolt | 718 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizza | 62 Church Road, Northolt | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 482 - 486 Church Road, Northolt | 245 yd | |
| Lidl | 461 Ruislip Road, Northolt | 516 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 491 Yeading Lane, Northolt | 703 yd | |
| Asda Northolt Service Station | Site Of Star Service Station, Western Avenue | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northolt Golf Club HUXLEY CLOSE | golf | 477 yd |
| Rectory Park (Middlesex Fa) RECTORY PARK SPORTS FACILITY RECTORY PARK SPORTS FACILITY RUISLIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 633 yd |
| Rectory Park Ruislip Road | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Alec Reed Academy Sports Centre BENGARTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Viking Primary School RADCLIFFE WAY | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Lime Trees Golf Course (Closed) West End Road | golf | 840 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.