Costons Lane is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 8RS 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 8RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 8YT, UB6 8SP, UB6 8RY, UB6 8SN, UB6 8SW, UB6 9BH, UB6 9FH, UB6 9FE, UB6 8SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB6 8RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 35.4% | 31.2% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 50.5% | 9.2% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 44.1% | 57.2% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 29.3% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 8.8% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 21.4% | 25% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.5% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 13% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 6.7% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 7.7% | -3.4% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 32% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 22.1% | 7% | -15.1% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 17.2% | 12.1% | -5.1% | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 11.8% | 12.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 11.1% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 44.1% | 43.8% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -37.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 6% | 7.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Other | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, just 40.2% 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 | 44.7% | 40.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -43.0% |
| European Union | 16.6% | 22.3% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 26.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 20.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 43.5% 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 | 42.3% | 40.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -43.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 43.5% | 38.4% | 9.8% | 33.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 9.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 16% | 5% | -11.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.5% | 1.9% | -28.6% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 17.9% | 1.3% | 16.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.8% | 37.2% | -29.4% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Hindu | 9.4% | 1.7% | 7.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Sikh | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Costons Lane was 215.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% higher than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Costons Lane has the 9th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 136th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-10-25 | £389,636 |
| 33 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2020-06-15 | £407,118 |
| 51 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-10-25 | £364,815 |
| 53 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2019-10-15 | £361,498 |
| 59 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-11-29 | £365,517 |
UB6 8RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School Greenford Road , UB6 9AN | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coston Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Primary School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Perkin Church of England High School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,788 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 | 4,659 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 | 3,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 5,148 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 | 1,242 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 | 1,408 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhallow School Compton Close , Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | 3out of 4 | 1,999 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenford Tandoori | 311 Ruislip Road East, Greenford | 229 yd | |
| Super Chef | 436 Greenford Road, Greenford | 248 yd | |
| PBK Greenford | 504 Greenford Road, Greenford | 249 yd | |
| Shami Kebab Restaurant | Left, 187 Greenford Road | 295 yd | |
| Passion Jerk Centre Ltd | 414 Greenford Road, Greenford | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Wishes | 5 The Broadway, Greenford | 370 yd | |
| The Raging Ball | Snooker Club, 33 - 35 The Broadway | 465 yd | |
| Dicey Reillys | 2 Ruislip Road, Greenford | 690 yd | |
| Everyone Active | Perivale Park Golf Course, Stockdove Way | 866 yd | |
| The Bridge Hotel | The Bridge Hotel, Western Avenue | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | 328 Ruislip Road East, Greenford | 202 yd | |
| Cakebox | 486 Greenford Road, Greenford | 236 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri Greenford | 468 Greenford Road, Greenford | 238 yd | |
| Bubble Lit | Unit A, 464 Greenford Road | 240 yd | |
| Kool Weshkoor | Right Hand Side, 432 Greenford Road | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Macmillan Court, 309 Ruislip Road East | 207 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 223 - 229 Greenford Road | 308 yd | |
| Iceland | 48 - 50 The Broadway, Greenford | 451 yd | |
| Co-Op Food | 327 - 331 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brentside High School Playing Fields BRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Cardinal Wiseman Roman Catholic School GREENFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 413 yd |
| Drayton Manor High School Playing Field GREENFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Stanhope Primary School MANSELL ROAD | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Kajima Community (Brentside Site) Greenford Avenue | artificial grass pitch | 592 yd |
| Ravenor Park RAVENOR PARK RAVENOR PARK OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | tennis courts | 672 yd |
| Perivale Park Pitches Stockdove Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Greenford Community Centre OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | 878 yd | |
| Marnhams Field Greenford Road | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Greenford Ltc RAVENOR PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 988 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 288.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 288.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 46.94 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.