Northwood Gardens is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 0LF is located in the North Greenford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northwood Gardens, Greenford, UB6 0LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 0LS, UB6 0JP, UB6 0LT, UB6 0LR, UB6 0LD, UB6 0JT, UB6 0LB, UB6 0LE, UB6 0LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB6 0LF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 37% | 37.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.4% | 49.7% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 35.1% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.5% | 15.6% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 42.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 20.1% | 4.6% | -15.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.7% 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 | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 12.6% | 16.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 13.5% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 17.9% | 12.9% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 11.3% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 41.6% | 33.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -47.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Other | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, just 43.7% 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 | 42.6% | 43.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| European Union | 23.7% | 22.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 16.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 21.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.3% 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 | 40.7% | 43.7% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 36.3% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 26.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 11.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 4.4% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.5% | 4.4% | -25.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 8.8% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.4% | 37.2% | -29.8% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 15.5% | 1.7% | 13.8% |
| Muslim | 23.3% | 6.5% | 16.8% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northwood Gardens was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% higher than the North Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northwood Gardens has the 21st highest crime rate of 50 local areas in North Greenford and the 394th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Northwood Gardens, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-06-11 | £490,735 |
| 45 Northwood Gardens, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2024-01-31 | £529,671 |
| 30 Northwood Gardens, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-11-25 | £587,059 |
| 56 Northwood Gardens, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-08 | £359,732 |
| 42 Northwood Gardens, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-05-09 | £572,886 |
UB6 0LF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
UB6 0LF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre 35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsenden Primary School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Sudbury Hill , HA1 3SB | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sudbury Primary School Watford Road , HA0 3EY | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Infant School Whitton Avenue West , UB5 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Primary School Whitton Avenue West , UB5 4LB | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wembley High Technology College East Lane , HA0 3NT | 4out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Brent School East Lane , HA0 3NT | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Porlock Avenue , HA2 0AD | 4out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow High School Gayton Road , HA1 2JG | 3out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,590 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Manor School Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA | 3out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Academy Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR | 4out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,284 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville School Horsenden Lane North , Greenford UB6 0PA | 4out of 4 | 571 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orley Farm School South Hill Avenue , HA1 3NU | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roxeth Mead School 25 Middle Road , HA2 0HW | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow School 5 High Street , HA1 3HP | - not rated | 2,171 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The John Lyon School Middle Road , HA2 0HN | - not rated | 2,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza World | 92 Horsenden Lane North, Greenford | 485 yd | |
| Broken Gate Cafe | 1229 Greenford Road, Greenford | 530 yd | |
| Hot Honey | 1227 Greenford Road, Greenford | 530 yd | |
| Taste of Watan Limited | 156 Greenford Road, Harrow | 545 yd | |
| The Catch | 164 Greenford Road, Harrow | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tifftys Tavern | 1211 Greenford Road, Greenford | 530 yd | |
| Piwnica Na Pietrze | Part Ground And First Floor, 1261 - 1265 Greenford Road | 534 yd | |
| The Ballot Box | The Ballot Box, Horsenden Lane North | 635 yd | |
| Rising Sun PH | 138 Greenford Road, Harrow | 694 yd | |
| Black Horse | 1018 Harrow Road, Wembley | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 151 Greenford Road, Harrow | 596 yd | |
| Chicken Land | 153 Greenford Road, Harrow | 596 yd | |
| Ishtar Grill | 145 Greenford Road, Harrow | 596 yd | |
| Caffeine Co. | Sudbury Hill Underground Station, Greenford Road | 599 yd | |
| Sito's Bakery | 1348 Greenford Road, Greenford | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1267 - 1269 Greenford Road, Greenford | 528 yd | |
| New Light Express | 155 Greenford Road, Harrow | 581 yd | |
| The Glen Convenience Store | 935 Harrow Road, Wembley | 607 yd | |
| Glen Food & Wine | 881 Harrow Road, Wembley | 660 yd | |
| Nisa Local Harrow Road | 959-961 Harrow Road, Wembley | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Horsenden Primary School HORSENDEN LANE NORTH | swimming pool | 591 yd |
| London Post Office Sports And Social Association THE LONDON POSTAL SPORTS & SOCIAL ASSOCIATION THE LONDON POSTAL SPORTS & SOCIAL ASSOCIATION GREENFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Maybank Open Space Maybank Avenue | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| St Andrew Church Of England Church Sudbury HARROW ROAD | 704 yd | |
| The Lyonian Pavilion SOUTH VALE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Horsendon Hill Berkeley Avenue | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Berkeley Fields BERKELEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Harrow Cricket Club WOOD END ROAD | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Sudbury Hill) GREENFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,028 yd |
| Horsenden Hill Golf Course WOODLAND RISE | golf | 1,033 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.