Costons Lane is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 8RP 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 Costons Lane, Greenford, UB6 8RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 8RR, UB6 8SB, UB6 8SD, UB6 8RN, UB6 8RZ, UB6 8RW, UB6 8QU, UB6 8RY, UB6 8SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB6 8RP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 35.1% | 39.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 42.9% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 49.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.5% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.2% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 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 | 20% | 21.5% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 35.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 17.1% | 3.5% | -13.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.6% 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 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 19.9% | 17.1% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 14.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 5.9% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 43.6% | 33.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -47.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 9.5% | 7.0% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Other | 8% | 7.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 47.5% 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 | 48.4% | 47.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 18.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 6.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21% | 22.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 16.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.1% 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 | 44.7% | 47.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 36.1% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 26.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 3.1% | -9.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.4% | 3.3% | -27.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 7% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.5% | 37.2% | -27.7% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 12.6% | 1.7% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Sikh | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Costons Lane was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.4% lower than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Costons Lane has the 16th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 195th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-07-05 | £566,929 |
| 56 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-04-30 | £687,911 |
| 76 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-01-28 | £563,387 |
| 120 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2021-11-25 | £603,895 |
| 98 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-04-09 | £530,011 |
UB6 8RP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Transport and storage | 31 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,533 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coston Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School Greenford Road , UB6 9AN | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,394 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 | 2,933 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,535 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,398 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 981 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School Hanwell Community Centre , Westcott Crescent W7 1PD | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhallow School Compton Close , Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | 3out of 4 | 2,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almahmud Restaurant | Ground Floor, 584 Greenford Road | 181 yd | |
| Big Boys Cafe | 329 Greenford Road, Greenford | 245 yd | |
| PBK Greenford | 504 Greenford Road, Greenford | 265 yd | |
| Shami Kebab Restaurant | Left, 187 Greenford Road | 390 yd | |
| Super Chef | 436 Greenford Road, Greenford | 394 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Wishes | 5 The Broadway, Greenford | 506 yd | |
| The Raging Ball | Snooker Club, 33 - 35 The Broadway | 562 yd | |
| The Bridge Hotel | The Bridge Hotel, Western Avenue | 612 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 182 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford | 683 yd | |
| Dicey Reillys | 2 Ruislip Road, Greenford | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong's Chinese | 626 Greenford Road, Greenford | 277 yd | |
| Cakebox | 486 Greenford Road, Greenford | 305 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri Greenford | 468 Greenford Road, Greenford | 344 yd | |
| Bubble Lit | Unit A, 464 Greenford Road | 355 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 328 Ruislip Road East, Greenford | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 223 - 229 Greenford Road | 369 yd | |
| Lidl | Macmillan Court, 309 Ruislip Road East | 417 yd | |
| Iceland | 48 - 50 The Broadway, Greenford | 529 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 327 - 331 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 1,078 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brentside High School Playing Fields BRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Perivale Park Pitches Stockdove Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 557 yd |
| Drayton Manor High School Playing Field GREENFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Ravenor Park RAVENOR PARK RAVENOR PARK OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Greenford Community Centre OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | 619 yd | |
| Cardinal Wiseman Roman Catholic School GREENFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Stanhope Primary School MANSELL ROAD | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Kajima Community (Brentside Site) Greenford Avenue | artificial grass pitch | 687 yd |
| Greenford Ltc RAVENOR PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 877 yd |
| Perivale Park Golf Course STOCKDOVE WAY | golf | 887 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.