Towney Mead is in Northolt and in Ealing district. UB5 6BZ is located in the Greenford Broadway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Towney Mead, Northolt, UB5 6BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB5 6SJ, UB5 6SH, UB5 6DD, UB5 6BX, UB5 6WW, UB5 6BU, UB5 6SW, UB5 6SE, UB5 6SQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB5 6BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 54.1% | 53.1% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 45.9% | 46.9% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 6BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 39.3% | 49.3% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 37.4% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 45.6% | 48.8% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 32.6% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 14% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.9% | 20.1% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 21.9% | 10.1% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 25.2% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 14.8% | 4.3% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% | 10.6% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 8.7% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 16% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.2% | 6.2% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 7% | 2.2% | -4.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 42.4% | 39.6% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 67.2% | 63.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 6.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 15.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 63.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 32.6% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 1.1% | -10.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 1.1% | -17.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 38.7% | 6.5% | 32.2% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towney Mead was 204.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 177.8% higher than the Greenford Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Towney Mead has the 6th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Greenford Broadway and the 150th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Towney Mead, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2022-03-15 | £510,341 |
| 27 Towney Mead, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2022-01-18 | £520,462 |
| 10 Towney Mead, Northolt, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-12-15 | £489,369 |
| 12 Towney Mead, Northolt, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £439,950 | 2021-06-30 | £496,457 |
| 20 Towney Mead, Northolt, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-10-09 | £506,909 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB5 6BZ 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 | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 2,042 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 | 2,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,522 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 4,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford Primary School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | 4out of 4 | 268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford First School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenor Primary School Greenway Gardens , UB6 9TT | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Primary School Radcliffe Way , UB5 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking First School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 268 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 1,191 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 | 1,434 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 1,738 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 | 743 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton High School and Sports College Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | - not rated | 1,743 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 2,093 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 | 4,641 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 | 1,082 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,596 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 | 908 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Union Village Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | - not rated | 908 yd | Free schools special | No | More About School | |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary PRU Stipularis Drive , Willows School UB4 9QB | - not rated | 1,319 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadwell Chicken And Pizza | 71 Shadwell Drive, Northolt | 190 yd | |
| Blue Orchid Restaurant | The Civil Engineer, 500 Ruislip Road | 355 yd | |
| Middlesex Community Football Centres | Rectory Park Sports Facility, Ruislip Road | 491 yd | |
| San Remo Cafe | Northala Fields, Dolphin Road | 635 yd | |
| Pizza House N Grill | 504 Lady Margaret Road, Southall | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hare And Hounds | The Hare And Hounds, 229 Ruislip Road | 854 yd | |
| The Bar | 266 Church Road, Northolt | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Greggs | 309 Ruislip Road, Greenford | 574 yd | |
| China Gourmet | 498 Lady Margaret Road, Southall | 695 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 518 Lady Margaret Road, Southall | 695 yd | |
| King's Flavour Chicken & Pizza | Shop 3, Weaver House | 735 yd | |
| New Golden Palace | 242 Ruislip Road, Greenford | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 589 Lady Margaret Road, Southall | 578 yd | |
| Lidl | 461 Ruislip Road, Northolt | 948 yd | |
| Tesco | 482 - 486 Church Road, Northolt | 968 yd | |
| Asda Northolt Service Station | Site Of Star Service Station, Western Avenue | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northolt Golf Club HUXLEY CLOSE | golf | 425 yd |
| Rectory Park Ruislip Road | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Rectory Park (Middlesex Fa) RECTORY PARK SPORTS FACILITY RECTORY PARK SPORTS FACILITY RUISLIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 494 yd |
| Durdans Cricket Ground (Closed) Adrienne Avenue | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Greenford Sports Centre Lady Margaret Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Greenford Sports Centre (Closed) Ruislip Road | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Belvue School ROWDELL ROAD | 995 yd | |
| Ealing Golf Driving Range (Closed) Rowdell Road | golf | 997 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.