Shelley Avenue is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 8RX 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 8RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 8RU, UB6 8RT, UB6 8RL, UB6 8RN, UB6 8QT, UB6 8QS, UB6 8SE, UB6 8RJ, UB6 8SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB6 8RX 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 Shelley Avenue 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.
Shelley Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Shelley Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2021-12-17 | £328,676 |
| 10 Shelley Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-11-04 | £304,079 |
| 19 Shelley Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2018-07-20 | £323,254 |
| 19A Shelley Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-10-20 | £298,998 |
| 17 Shelley Avenue, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2013-12-11 | £220,194 |
UB6 8RX 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 | 3,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 5,117 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 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School Greenford Road , UB6 9AN | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | 3out of 4 | 867 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 | 580 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,232 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 | 4,137 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 | 2,847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,725 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 | 727 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 | 1,727 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhallow School Compton Close , Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | 3out of 4 | 2,299 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 | 225 yd | |
| Big Boys Cafe | 329 Greenford Road, Greenford | 237 yd | |
| PBK Greenford | 504 Greenford Road, Greenford | 466 yd | |
| The London Motorcycle Museum | Ravenor Park Community Association Depot, Oldfield Lane South | 470 yd | |
| Shami Kebab Restaurant | Left, 187 Greenford Road | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Hotel | The Bridge Hotel, Western Avenue | 354 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 182 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford | 442 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | 5 The Broadway, Greenford | 717 yd | |
| Everyone Active | Perivale Park Golf Course, Stockdove Way | 728 yd | |
| Greenford Conservative Club | Greenford Conservative Club, Courthope Road | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong's Chinese | 626 Greenford Road, Greenford | 106 yd | |
| Cakebox | 486 Greenford Road, Greenford | 518 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri Greenford | 468 Greenford Road, Greenford | 564 yd | |
| Bubble Lit | Unit A, 464 Greenford Road | 576 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 197 Greenford Road, Greenford | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 223 - 229 Greenford Road | 562 yd | |
| Lidl | Macmillan Court, 309 Ruislip Road East | 663 yd | |
| Iceland | 48 - 50 The Broadway, Greenford | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenford Community Centre OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | 379 yd | |
| Perivale Park Pitches Stockdove Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 493 yd |
| Ravenor Park RAVENOR PARK RAVENOR PARK OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | tennis courts | 663 yd |
| William Perkin C Of E High School OLDFIELD LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Glaxo Sport And Social Club (Closed) Oldfield Lane North | grass pitches, squash courts | 706 yd |
| Brentside High School Playing Fields BRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Drayton Manor High School Playing Field GREENFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Cayton Green Park CAYTON ROAD SPORTS GROUND CAYTON ROAD SPORTS GROUND CAYTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Perivale Park Golf Course STOCKDOVE WAY | golf | 826 yd |
| Perivale Park Athletics Track STOCKDOVE WAY | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 836 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 | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.