Birkbeck Avenue is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 8LS is located in the Central 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 Birkbeck Avenue, Greenford, UB6 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 8LT, UB6 8PP, UB6 8NZ, UB6 8PB, UB6 8NY, UB6 8PT, UB6 8PN, UB6 8PA, UB6 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB6 8LS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 51.2% | 48.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.8% | 51.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 33.7% | 36.2% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 42.4% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.6% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 39.9% | 48.6% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 36.8% | -6.9% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 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 | 15.7% | 21.7% | 6.0% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 7.7% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 32.4% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 20.9% | 3.9% | -17.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 44.4% | 36.6% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Arab | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 9.4% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, just 40.6% 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 | 43.9% | 40.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -42.6% |
| European Union | 24.9% | 27.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 21.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 8% | 7.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.8% | 20.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.4% 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 | 42.7% | 40.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -42.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 36.4% | 31.2% | 9.8% | 26.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 14.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 11.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.5% | 4.1% | -11.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 4.5% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 18.2% | 1.3% | 16.9% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 12.8% | 1.7% | 11.1% |
| Muslim | 22% | 6.5% | 15.5% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birkbeck Avenue was 40.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Birkbeck Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 178th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 6 Birkbeck Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-08-25 | £339,655 |
| 16 Birkbeck Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-10-17 | £520,962 |
| Flat 2 6 Birkbeck Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-06-22 | £435,161 |
| 6 Birkbeck Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-04-23 | £508,583 |
| 3 Birkbeck Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £486,500 | 2018-07-27 | £579,899 |
UB6 8LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,166 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 | 3,933 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 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coston Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selborne Primary School Conway Crescent , Perivale UB6 8JD | 4out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsenden Primary School Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB | 3out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Community school | 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 | 542 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 2,338 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 | 3,054 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 | 2,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 5,420 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 | 572 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville School Horsenden Lane North , Greenford UB6 0PA | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orley Farm School South Hill Avenue , HA1 3NU | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 2,608 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheezious Pizza | 259 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 186 yd | |
| MiMar Cafe | 265 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 186 yd | |
| Coffee Time | Greenford Railway Station, Oldfield Lane North | 213 yd | |
| Caffeine Co. | 269 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 213 yd | |
| Chicken Hot | 372 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Marathon Playing Field | Birkbeck College Sports Ground, Oldfield Lane North | 197 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | Railway Hotel, 390 Oldfield Lane North | 369 yd | |
| Greenford Conservative Club | Greenford Conservative Club, Courthope Road | 391 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 182 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford | 691 yd | |
| The Bridge Hotel | The Bridge Hotel, Western Avenue | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie Fish & Chips | 380 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 232 yd | |
| Long Drive Food And Wine | 44 Long Drive, Greenford | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 249 - 251 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 161 yd | |
| Waitrose Customer Fulfillment Centre - Greenford | Wincanton, 14 Rockware Avenue | 372 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 4, Westway Cross Retail Park | 638 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 10, Westway Cross Retail Park | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Marathon Playing Field Greenford BIRKBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 85 yd |
| Glaxo Sport And Social Club (Closed) Oldfield Lane North | grass pitches, squash courts | 430 yd |
| William Perkin C Of E High School OLDFIELD LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 483 yd |
| Avenue Park WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Greenford Community Centre OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | 754 yd | |
| Boots Wellbeing Centre (Greenford) (Closed) The Westway Shopping Park The Westway Shopping Park | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Cayton Green Park CAYTON ROAD SPORTS GROUND CAYTON ROAD SPORTS GROUND CAYTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 938 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.