Long Drive is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 8NA 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 Long Drive, Greenford, UB6 8NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 8LZ, UB6 8NP, UB6 8LP, UB6 8NN, UB6 8NB, UB6 8NR, UB6 8UH, UB6 8NW, UB6 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB6 8NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49% | 49.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around UB6 8NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 44.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 44.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 53.1% | 50.5% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 9.2% | 13.5% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 20.5% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 38.8% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 19.1% | 2.2% | -16.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.9% 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 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 13.9% | 10.1% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.8% | 9.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 9.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 43.1% | 42.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -38.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 40.1% 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 | 49.3% | 40.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| European Union | 22.4% | 28% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 21.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 16.2% | -5.6% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.8% 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 | 46.9% | 39.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 35.8% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 26.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 4.2% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 76.7% | -24.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 13.2% | 1.3% | 11.9% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.6% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 25.7% | 6.5% | 19.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Drive was 61.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Drive has the 35th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 358th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Long Drive, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £489,000 | 2025-10-15 | £489,000 |
| 39 Long Drive, Greenford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-01-08 | £462,544 |
| 49 Long Drive, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-29 | £377,214 |
| 63 Long Drive, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2023-05-16 | £554,206 |
| 3 Long Drive, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-09-28 | £488,985 |
UB6 8NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in UB6 8NA 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,154 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 | 3,810 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 | 1,075 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coston Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenor Primary School Greenway Gardens , UB6 9TT | 3out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Petts Hill Primary School Newmarket Avenue , UB5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,333 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 | 939 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,405 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 | 3,149 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 | 1,822 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 5,111 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 | 764 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Primary Centre 573 Greenford Road , Greenford UB6 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville School Horsenden Lane North , Greenford UB6 0PA | 4out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita's Cafe Lounge | Anitas Cafe Lounge, 426 Long Drive | 182 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm | Dunelm, Western Avenue | 446 yd | |
| Eurest At Ultra Electronics / Sonar Systems | Unit 20 Metropolitan Centre, 417 - 419 Bridport Road | 499 yd | |
| Cheezious Pizza | 259 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 771 yd | |
| MiMar Cafe | 265 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Marathon Playing Field | Birkbeck College Sports Ground, Oldfield Lane North | 465 yd | |
| Greenford Conservative Club | Greenford Conservative Club, Courthope Road | 829 yd | |
| The Railway Hotel | Railway Hotel, 390 Oldfield Lane North | 904 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 182 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford | 982 yd | |
| The Mandeville Arms Harvester | The Harvester, 57 - 59 Mandeville Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Drive Food And Wine | 44 Long Drive, Greenford | 46 yd | |
| Maggie Fish & Chips | 380 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 826 yd | |
| Gary's Indian Grill | 65 Marnham Crescent, Greenford | 865 yd | |
| Raj Mahal | 207 Ealing Road, Northolt | 1,050 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 7 Station Parade, Northolt | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 249 - 251 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 759 yd | |
| Waitrose Customer Fulfillment Centre - Greenford | Wincanton, 14 Rockware Avenue | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Park WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| London Marathon Playing Field Greenford BIRKBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Pure Gym (Northolt) 8 MOHAMMEDI PARK COMPLEX 8 MOHAMMEDI PARK COMPLEX ROWDELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 632 yd |
| Glaxo Sport And Social Club (Closed) Oldfield Lane North | grass pitches, squash courts | 764 yd |
| William Perkin C Of E High School OLDFIELD LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 774 yd |
| Ealing Golf Driving Range (Closed) Rowdell Road | golf | 804 yd |
| Belvue School ROWDELL ROAD | 923 yd | |
| Greenford Community Centre OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | 1,039 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 127.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.