Costons Lane is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 8SF is located in the Central Greenford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Costons Lane, Greenford, UB6 8SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 8SE, UB6 8QT, UB6 9AD, UB6 8RF, UB6 8RT, UB6 9JX, UB6 9JY, UB6 8QS, UB6 8RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB6 8SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 35.3% | 39.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 45.9% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 45.7% | 47.7% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 40% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.4% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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% | 20.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 35.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 22.2% | 9.8% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 7.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 14.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.8% | 6.8% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 55.7% | 50.7% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 43.7% 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 | 56.6% | 43.7% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -39.5% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 24.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 16.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.4% 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 | 53.2% | 43.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 34.4% | 31.3% | 9.8% | 24.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 5.1% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.9% | 4.8% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.9% | 76.7% | -22.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 12.9% | 1.3% | 11.6% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.7% | 37.2% | -27.5% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 13.8% | 1.7% | 12.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Costons Lane was 150.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Costons Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 234th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat D 136 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2008-10-16 | £298,744 |
| Flat D 136 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 1997-10-21 | £345,697 |
| Flat D 136 Costons Lane, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 1996-01-31 | £356,534 |
UB6 8SF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 8SF 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 | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 2,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 5,070 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 | 110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edward Betham Church of England Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School Greenford Road , UB6 9AN | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,180 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 | 4,117 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 | 2,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,635 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 | 759 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School Hanwell Community Centre , Westcott Crescent W7 1PD | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springhallow School Compton Close , Cavendish Avenue W13 0JG | 3out of 4 | 2,431 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boys Cafe | 329 Greenford Road, Greenford | 145 yd | |
| Almahmud Restaurant | Ground Floor, 584 Greenford Road | 180 yd | |
| The London Motorcycle Museum | Ravenor Park Community Association Depot, Oldfield Lane South | 339 yd | |
| PBK Greenford | 504 Greenford Road, Greenford | 434 yd | |
| Shami Kebab Restaurant | Left, 187 Greenford Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Hotel | The Bridge Hotel, Western Avenue | 369 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 182 Oldfield Lane South, Greenford | 383 yd | |
| Greenford Tennis Club | Greenford Tennis Club, 76 Ravenor Park Road | 656 yd | |
| The Three Wishes | 5 The Broadway, Greenford | 672 yd | |
| The Raging Ball | Snooker Club, 33 - 35 The Broadway | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong's Chinese | 626 Greenford Road, Greenford | 53 yd | |
| Cakebox | 486 Greenford Road, Greenford | 489 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri Greenford | 468 Greenford Road, Greenford | 537 yd | |
| Bubble Lit | Unit A, 464 Greenford Road | 549 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 197 Greenford Road, Greenford | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 223 - 229 Greenford Road | 514 yd | |
| Iceland | 48 - 50 The Broadway, Greenford | 635 yd | |
| Lidl | Macmillan Court, 309 Ruislip Road East | 660 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenford Community Centre OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | 321 yd | |
| Ravenor Park RAVENOR PARK RAVENOR PARK OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | tennis courts | 531 yd |
| William Perkin C Of E High School OLDFIELD LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Glaxo Sport And Social Club (Closed) Oldfield Lane North | grass pitches, squash courts | 646 yd |
| Perivale Park Pitches Stockdove Way | grass pitches, tennis courts | 649 yd |
| Greenford Ltc RAVENOR PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 694 yd |
| Brentside High School Playing Fields BRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Stanhope Primary School MANSELL ROAD | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Avenue Park WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Cardinal Wiseman Roman Catholic School GREENFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 895 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.