Dolphin Road is in Northolt and in Ealing district. UB5 6UQ is located in the Greenford Broadway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dolphin Road, Northolt, UB5 6UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB5 6UW, UB5 6UH, UB5 6UL, UB5 6UR, UB5 6UJ, UB5 6TR, UB5 6UT, UB5 6UN, UB5 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB5 6UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49% | 48.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.6% | 37.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 43% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 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 | 45.7% | 48.2% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 33.4% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 26.8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14.2% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 30.3% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 14.7% | 5% | -9.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.4% 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 | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 0.3% | -3.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 11.2% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 12.8% | 15.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 13.8% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 40.6% | 31.4% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -50.0% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57% | 49.6% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -33.6% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 9.5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 25.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 20.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 49.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 34.3% | 32.8% | 9.8% | 24.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 5% | -4.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 7.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 3.6% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.7% | 37.2% | -26.5% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 25% | 6.5% | 18.5% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dolphin Road was 247.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 237.3% higher than the Greenford Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dolphin Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Greenford Broadway and the 104th highest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 120.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Kensington Lodge Dolphin Road, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-18 | £234,562 |
| Flat 7 Kensington Lodge Dolphin Road, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-10-29 | £225,952 |
| 22 Dolphin Road, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-10-31 | £561,822 |
| Flat 1 Kensington Lodge Dolphin Road, Northolt, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2022-09-16 | £251,925 |
| 19 Dolphin Road, Northolt, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-02-18 | £414,488 |
UB5 6UQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6UQ 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 2,281 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 | 3,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 5,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 5,150 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 | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford First School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenor Primary School Greenway Gardens , UB6 9TT | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt Primary School Compton Crescent , UB5 5LE | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor First School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,320 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 | 293 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Betham's CofE Middle School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 890 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton High School and Sports College Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,121 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 | 991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood School Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grand Union Village Ballinger Way , UB5 6GG | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Free schools special | No | More About School | |
| Willows Primary PRU Stipularis Drive , Willows School UB4 9QB | - not rated | 1,844 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Remo Cafe | Northala Fields, Dolphin Road | 371 yd | |
| Shadwell Chicken And Pizza | 71 Shadwell Drive, Northolt | 500 yd | |
| London Pizza | 163 Church Road, Northolt | 681 yd | |
| King Pizza & Kebab | Ground Floor Shop, 260 Church Road | 752 yd | |
| Coffee4You | Ground Floor Shop, 244 Ruislip Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar | 266 Church Road, Northolt | 759 yd | |
| Crown Northolt | The Crown Inn, Ealing Road | 785 yd | |
| The Hare And Hounds | The Hare And Hounds, 229 Ruislip Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mead Greggs | 309 Ruislip Road, Greenford | 727 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizza | 62 Church Road, Northolt | 750 yd | |
| New Golden Palace | 242 Ruislip Road, Greenford | 759 yd | |
| Sunwah | 272 Church Road, Northolt | 759 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 46 Church Road, Northolt | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Northolt Service Station | Site Of Star Service Station, Western Avenue | 823 yd | |
| Tesco | 589 Lady Margaret Road, Southall | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belvue School ROWDELL ROAD | 473 yd | |
| Ealing Golf Driving Range (Closed) Rowdell Road | golf | 474 yd |
| Northolt Golf Club HUXLEY CLOSE | golf | 602 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northolt) 8 MOHAMMEDI PARK COMPLEX 8 MOHAMMEDI PARK COMPLEX ROWDELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 791 yd |
| Greenford Sports Centre (Closed) Ruislip Road | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Greenford Sports Centre Lady Margaret Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Rectory Park Ruislip Road | grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Rectory Park (Middlesex Fa) RECTORY PARK SPORTS FACILITY RECTORY PARK SPORTS FACILITY RUISLIP ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,001 yd |
| Alec Reed Academy Sports Centre BENGARTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| Durdans Cricket Ground (Closed) Adrienne Avenue | grass pitches | 1,074 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 | 66 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.