Down Way is in Northolt and in Ealing district. UB5 6PH 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 Down Way, Northolt, UB5 6PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB5 6PQ, UB5 6PL, UB5 6PR, UB5 6PG, UB5 6PX, UB5 6PF, UB5 6PY, UB5 6NN, UB5 6PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB5 6PH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 47.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 34.6% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 50.8% | 11.8% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 7.1% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 48% | 9.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 31.5% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.8% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 6PH this area, 33.5% 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 | 31.7% | 33.5% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.7% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 25.6% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -8.2% |
| Other | 13.4% | 1.5% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 12.5% | 15.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 13.6% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| White | 62.1% | 44.8% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -36.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 73.4% | 60.3% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 12.4% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 18.6% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 60.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 32.1% | 29.0% | 9.8% | 22.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 2% | -17.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Down Way was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Northolt West End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Down Way has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northolt West End and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Down Way, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-12-13 | £533,718 |
| 47 Down Way, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-09-22 | £532,740 |
| 45 Down Way, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2017-08-25 | £510,273 |
| 55 Down Way, Northolt, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2014-09-23 | £285,332 |
| 55 Down Way, Northolt, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2007-11-23 | £527,263 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Early Childhood Centre Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 4out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,951 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Hartfield Avenue , UB5 6NL | 3out of 4 | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe Manor Primary School Down Way , UB5 6NW | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmore Primary Academy Belmore Primary Academy , UB4 9LF | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Primary School Radcliffe Way , UB5 6HW | 3out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Perth Avenue , UB4 9LW | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 4,955 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 | 2,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgewood School Weymouth Road , UB4 8NF | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Stipularis Drive , UB4 9QB | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanbury's | 4 West London Shooting Ground, West End Road | 752 yd | |
| Poultry In Motion At AC Sporting Targets | 3 West London Shooting Ground, West End Road | 752 yd | |
| Crumbs | 497 Yeading Lane, Northolt | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnhill Community Centre | Barnhill Community Centre, Ayles Road | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Express 3 | 11 Welbeck Court, Welbeck Avenue | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 491 Yeading Lane, Northolt | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Raphaels Catholic Primary School HARTFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 202 yd |
| Northolt Grange Community Centre (Closed) Rushdene Crescent | 251 yd | |
| Belmore Primary Academy OWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Farm Park KINGSHILL AVENUE OPEN SPACE KINGSHILL AVENUE OPEN SPACE KINGSHILL AVENUE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Barnhill Community High School YEADING LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Grosvenor Playing Field Kingshill Avenue | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Viking Primary School RADCLIFFE WAY | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Lime Trees Golf Course (Closed) West End Road | golf | 1,040 yd |
| Brookside Primary School PERTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.