Hicks Avenue is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 8HB is located in the Perivale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hicks Avenue, Greenford, UB6 8HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 8HA, UB6 8HD, UB6 8HG, UB6 8HF, UB6 8EW, UB6 8EZ, UB6 8EP, UB6 8HE, UB6 8EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB6 8HB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 47.4% | 49.7% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.3% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 34% | 37.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 47.9% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 37.6% | 52% | 14.4% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 32.8% | -12.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 17.3% | 17.5% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 13.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 36.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.3% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 11.6% | 12.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 54.1% | 50.8% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Arab | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 50.8% 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 | 62.4% | 50.8% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 20.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 15.7% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 51.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 31.9% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 2.5% | -20.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 9.2% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 11.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hicks Avenue was 14.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hicks Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 31st lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Hicks Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-12-12 | £595,898 |
| 132 Hicks Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2023-03-31 | £456,939 |
| 113 Hicks Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-09-28 | £599,124 |
| 97 Hicks Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £623,000 | 2022-01-28 | £668,553 |
| 154 Hicks Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2016-01-08 | £563,863 |
UB6 8HB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8HB 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 UB6 8HB 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 | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 3,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldfield Primary School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coston Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selborne Primary School Conway Crescent , Perivale UB6 8JD | 4out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Primary School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 2,239 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 | 3,950 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 | 3,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 5,205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ealing Primary Centre 573 Greenford Road , Greenford UB6 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School Hanwell Community Centre , Westcott Crescent W7 1PD | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville School Horsenden Lane North , Greenford UB6 0PA | 4out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhallow School Compton Close , Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | 3out of 4 | 2,148 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Peri Peri | 11 Medway Parade, Perivale | 583 yd | |
| Yalla Eat | 8 Medway Parade, Perivale | 630 yd | |
| Yas Coffee House | 16 Medway Parade, Perivale | 634 yd | |
| Almahmud Restaurant | Ground Floor, 584 Greenford Road | 727 yd | |
| Big Boys Cafe | 329 Greenford Road, Greenford | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyone Active | Perivale Park Golf Course, Stockdove Way | 385 yd | |
| The Bridge Hotel | The Bridge Hotel, Western Avenue | 476 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 182 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford | 669 yd | |
| Greenford Conservative Club | Greenford Conservative Club, Courthope Road | 780 yd | |
| Hanwell Town FC | Hanwell Town Football Club, Perivale Lane | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door To Door Pizza | 1 Medway Parade, Perivale | 583 yd | |
| Wong's Chinese | 626 Greenford Road, Greenford | 608 yd | |
| Cakebox | 486 Greenford Road, Greenford | 974 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri Greenford | 468 Greenford Road, Greenford | 1,014 yd | |
| Bubble Lit | Unit A, 464 Greenford Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 223 - 229 Greenford Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 10, Westway Cross Retail Park | 1,036 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, Westway Cross Retail Park | 1,040 yd | |
| Lidl | Macmillan Court, 309 Ruislip Road East | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perivale Park Pitches Stockdove Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 237 yd |
| Perivale Park Athletics Track STOCKDOVE WAY | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Cayton Green Park CAYTON ROAD SPORTS GROUND CAYTON ROAD SPORTS GROUND CAYTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| Perivale Park Golf Course STOCKDOVE WAY | golf | 402 yd |
| Selborne Primary School CONWAY CRESCENT | grass pitches | 627 yd |
| Greenford Community Centre OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | 636 yd | |
| William Perkin C Of E High School OLDFIELD LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Glaxo Sport And Social Club (Closed) Oldfield Lane North | grass pitches, squash courts | 836 yd |
| Kajima Community (Brentside Site) Greenford Avenue | artificial grass pitch | 844 yd |
| Drayton Manor High School Playing Field GREENFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 852 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 | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.