Old Ruislip Road is in Northolt and in Ealing district. UB5 6QD 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 Old Ruislip Road, Northolt, UB5 6QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB5 6LS, UB5 6QB, UB5 6QG, UB5 6QL, UB5 6QF, UB5 6QE, UB5 6XJ, UB5 6LT, UB5 6QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB5 6QD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 40% | 40.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 39.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 4.7% | -5.1% | 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 | 51.8% | 51.9% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.4% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 19.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 15% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 9.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 13.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 34.3% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 12.7% | 3.4% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 14.6% | 12.6% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 11.0% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 10% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 50.5% | 38.5% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -42.9% |
| Arab | 4% | 9.4% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 8.8% |
| Other | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 60.1% | 52.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 11% | 15.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.6% | 20.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.1% | 51.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 34.2% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 24.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 6.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 1.9% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.2% | 37.2% | -24.0% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Muslim | 26.8% | 6.5% | 20.3% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Ruislip Road was 113.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% higher than the Northolt West End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Ruislip Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Northolt West End and the 342nd highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Old Ruislip Road, Northolt, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-03-28 | £556,981 |
| 23 Old Ruislip Road, Northolt, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2017-01-24 | £583,287 |
| 15 Old Ruislip Road, Northolt, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2016-10-21 | £568,157 |
| Forge House Old Ruislip Road, Northolt, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2014-07-08 | £527,330 |
| 15 Old Ruislip Road, Northolt, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2002-08-21 | £653,097 |
UB5 6QD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
UB5 6QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in UB5 6QD 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 | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 3,067 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 | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 4,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,812 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 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking First School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Raphael's Catholic Primary School Hartfield Avenue , UB5 6NL | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downe Manor Primary School Down Way , UB5 6NW | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside Primary School Perth Avenue , UB4 9LW | - not rated | 800 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 | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,972 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 | 2,216 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | - not rated | 872 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | 4out of 4 | 872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill School Owen Road , UB4 9LD | - not rated | 957 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton High School and Sports College Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 3out of 4 | 2,064 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 | 5,380 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 | 1,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,478 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 | 1,174 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willows Primary PRU Stipularis Drive , Willows School UB4 9QB | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Stipularis Drive , UB4 9QB | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Stipularis Drive , Off Glencoe Road UB4 9QB | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood School Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs | 497 Yeading Lane, Northolt | 229 yd | |
| Dream Cafe | 474 Church Road, Northolt | 440 yd | |
| Stanbury's | 4 West London Shooting Ground, West End Road | 857 yd | |
| Poultry In Motion At AC Sporting Targets | 3 West London Shooting Ground, West End Road | 857 yd | |
| Middlesex Community Football Centres | Rectory Park Sports Facility, Ruislip Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnhill Community Centre | Barnhill Community Centre, Ayles Road | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Express | 496 Church Road, Northolt | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative | 491 Yeading Lane, Northolt | 249 yd | |
| Tesco | 482 - 486 Church Road, Northolt | 442 yd | |
| Lidl | 461 Ruislip Road, Northolt | 531 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northolt Grange Community Centre (Closed) Rushdene Crescent | 530 yd | |
| Viking Primary School RADCLIFFE WAY | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Saint Raphaels Catholic Primary School HARTFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Lime Trees Golf Course (Closed) West End Road | golf | 618 yd |
| Brookside Primary School PERTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Belmore Primary Academy OWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Barnhill Community High School YEADING LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Rectory Park (Middlesex Fa) RECTORY PARK SPORTS FACILITY RECTORY PARK SPORTS FACILITY RUISLIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,014 yd |
| Rectory Park Ruislip Road | grass pitches | 1,035 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.