Shelley Avenue is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 8RU 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 Shelley Avenue, Greenford, UB6 8RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 8RX, UB6 8QS, UB6 8QT, UB6 8RT, UB6 8RF, UB6 8SE, UB6 8SF, UB6 8RJ, UB6 8RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB6 8RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 52.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 47.3% | 0.8% | 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 | 35.2% | 38.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 46.4% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 46.8% | 51.6% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 33.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 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 | 15.6% | 15.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 14% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 42.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 17.2% | 2.4% | -14.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38% 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% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 12.5% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 11.1% | 4% | -7.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 44.6% | 38% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -43.4% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Other | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, just 47.4% 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 | 51.6% | 47.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| European Union | 9.2% | 18.1% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 7.5% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.5% | 23.7% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 18.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.7% 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 | 50% | 47.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 33.7% | 30.8% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 6.1% | -9.5% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 4.5% | -21.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 10.8% | 1.3% | 9.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.7% | 37.2% | -25.5% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Sikh | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Avenue was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.7% lower than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Shelley Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 67th lowest crime rate of 951 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13A Shelley Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-11-12 | £307,784 |
| 8A Shelley Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-03-31 | £318,456 |
| 7 Shelley Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-02-08 | £352,710 |
| 13A Shelley Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-01-17 | £262,155 |
| 9A Shelley Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-08-18 | £323,753 |
UB6 8RU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in UB6 8RU 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 5,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 5,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betham's CofE First School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JT | - not rated | 246 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coston Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School Greenford Road , UB6 9AN | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betham's CofE Middle School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | - not rated | 278 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Middle School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside Middle School Kennedy Road , Hanwell W7 1JL | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurnell Middle School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Margaret Middle School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2HN | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 596 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | - not rated | 947 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 949 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 2,217 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 | 4,131 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 | 2,934 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,796 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 | 703 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 | 1,667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Alternative Provision Compton Close , Ealing W13 0LR | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boys Cafe | 329 Greenford Road, Greenford | 240 yd | |
| Almahmud Restaurant | Ground Floor, 584 Greenford Road | 245 yd | |
| The London Motorcycle Museum | Ravenor Park Community Association Depot, Oldfield Lane South | 461 yd | |
| PBK Greenford | 504 Greenford Road, Greenford | 497 yd | |
| Shami Kebab Restaurant | Left, 187 Greenford Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Hotel | The Bridge Hotel, Western Avenue | 306 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 182 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford | 384 yd | |
| Greenford Conservative Club | Greenford Conservative Club, Courthope Road | 675 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | 5 The Broadway, Greenford | 746 yd | |
| Everyone Active | Perivale Park Golf Course, Stockdove Way | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong's Chinese | 626 Greenford Road, Greenford | 88 yd | |
| Cakebox | 486 Greenford Road, Greenford | 550 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri Greenford | 468 Greenford Road, Greenford | 597 yd | |
| Bubble Lit | Unit A, 464 Greenford Road | 610 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 197 Greenford Road, Greenford | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 223 - 229 Greenford Road | 589 yd | |
| Lidl | Macmillan Court, 309 Ruislip Road East | 704 yd | |
| Iceland | 48 - 50 The Broadway, Greenford | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenford Community Centre OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | 320 yd | |
| Perivale Park Pitches Stockdove Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 528 yd |
| William Perkin C Of E High School OLDFIELD LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Glaxo Sport And Social Club (Closed) Oldfield Lane North | grass pitches, squash courts | 648 yd |
| Ravenor Park RAVENOR PARK RAVENOR PARK OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Brentside High School Playing Fields BRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Cayton Green Park CAYTON ROAD SPORTS GROUND CAYTON ROAD SPORTS GROUND CAYTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 803 yd |
| Greenford Ltc RAVENOR PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 819 yd |
| Drayton Manor High School Playing Field GREENFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Perivale Park Golf Course STOCKDOVE WAY | golf | 856 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.