Byron Way is in Northolt and in Ealing district. UB5 6BL 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 Byron Way, Northolt, UB5 6BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB5 6BN, UB5 6BB, UB5 6AX, UB5 6AJ, UB5 6ED, UB5 6XB, UB5 6EF, UB5 6BA, UB5 6EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB5 6BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 55.5% | 53.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 44.5% | 46.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 6BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 39.6% | 46.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 35.7% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 9.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 45.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.5% | 23.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 15.4% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 14.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 28.4% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.6% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.5% 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 | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
| Black African | 17.2% | 21.4% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 18.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 39.7% | 31.5% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -49.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 63% | 58.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 15.4% | 15.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 13.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.1% | 58.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 36% | 35.4% | 9.8% | 26.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 1.7% | -8.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 1% | -23.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 31.1% | 6.5% | 24.6% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byron Way was 91.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% higher than the Greenford Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Byron Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Greenford Broadway and the 438th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 Highview Byron Way, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-03-30 | £296,017 |
| 6 Highview Byron Way, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £268,500 | 2022-03-21 | £268,500 |
| 8 Highview Byron Way, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-09-11 | £243,617 |
| 43 Highview Byron Way, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £219,250 | 2015-07-30 | £250,383 |
| 13 Highview Byron Way, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2007-01-24 | £244,127 |
UB5 6BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in UB5 6BL 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 | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 2,010 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 | 2,540 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 4,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 4,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Primary School Radcliffe Way , UB5 6HW | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking First School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Primary School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford First School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 855 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Perth Avenue , UB4 9LW | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 711 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 855 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 | 1,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret Middle School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2HN | - not rated | 1,850 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 2,063 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton High School and Sports College Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | - not rated | 1,360 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill School Owen Road , UB4 9LD | - not rated | 1,632 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 | 5,207 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 | 1,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grangewood School Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Union Village Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | - not rated | 512 yd | Free schools special | No | More About School | |
| Willows Primary PRU Stipularis Drive , Willows School UB4 9QB | - not rated | 767 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Stipularis Drive , UB4 9QB | - not rated | 767 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Stipularis Drive , Off Glencoe Road UB4 9QB | - not rated | 767 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Community Football Centres | Rectory Park Sports Facility, Ruislip Road | 167 yd | |
| Blue Orchid Restaurant | The Civil Engineer, 500 Ruislip Road | 562 yd | |
| Shadwell Chicken And Pizza | 71 Shadwell Drive, Northolt | 700 yd | |
| Dream Cafe | 474 Church Road, Northolt | 784 yd | |
| Saffron D'Or | 447 Lady Margaret Road, Southall | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yeading Community Centre | Yeading Community Centre, 2 Ditchfield Road | 704 yd | |
| Walnut Tree | The Walnut Tree Public House, 115 Willow Tree Lane | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Flavour Chicken & Pizza | Shop 3, Weaver House | 545 yd | |
| Tennessee Express | 496 Church Road, Northolt | 778 yd | |
| Harry's Fish Bar | 455 Lady Margaret Road, Southall | 853 yd | |
| Jolly's Fish Bar | 4 The Willow District Centre, Jollys Lane | 869 yd | |
| Royal Jade Inn | 6 The Willow District Centre, Jollys Lane | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 461 Ruislip Road, Northolt | 549 yd | |
| Tesco | 482 - 486 Church Road, Northolt | 776 yd | |
| Tesco | 589 Lady Margaret Road, Southall | 837 yd | |
| Co-Operative | 491 Yeading Lane, Northolt | 904 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Glencoe Road | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rectory Park Ruislip Road | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Rectory Park (Middlesex Fa) RECTORY PARK SPORTS FACILITY RECTORY PARK SPORTS FACILITY RUISLIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 163 yd |
| Durdans Cricket Ground (Closed) Adrienne Avenue | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Viking Primary School RADCLIFFE WAY | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Northolt Golf Club HUXLEY CLOSE | golf | 748 yd |
| Brookside Primary School PERTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Willow Tree Lane Open Space Ditchfield Road | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Greenford Sports Centre Lady Margaret Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,006 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Lady Margaret Road | grass pitches | 1,056 yd |
| Greenford Sports Centre (Closed) Ruislip Road | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.