Kelvin Industrial Estate is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 8WA is located in the Central Greenford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing North. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kelvin Industrial Estate, Greenford, UB6 8WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 8UH, UB6 8LZ, UB6 8NA, UB6 8NB, UB5 5QS, UB6 8LP, UB6 8NU, UB6 8NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB6 8WA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49% | 49.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around UB6 8WA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.1% | 44.9% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 44.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 5.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 53.1% | 50.5% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 38.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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 | 9.2% | 13.5% | 4.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.9% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 20.5% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 38.8% | -1.7% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 19.1% | 2.2% | -16.9% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.9% 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 | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 13.9% | 10.1% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.8% | 9.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 9.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 43.1% | 42.9% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -38.5% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 40.1% 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 | 49.3% | 40.1% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| European Union | 22.4% | 28% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 21.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 16.2% | -5.6% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.8% 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 | 46.9% | 39.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 35.8% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 26.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 11.4% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 8.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 4.2% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 76.7% | -24.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 13.2% | 1.3% | 11.9% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.6% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 25.7% | 6.5% | 19.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kelvin Industrial Estate was 61.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kelvin Industrial Estate has the 35th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 358th lowest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 11 Kelvin Industrial Estate Long Drive, Greenford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,900,000 | 2019-08-30 | £4,321,147 |
| Unit 16 Kelvin Industrial Estate, Greenford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-09-21 | £241,782 |
| Unit 3B Kelvin Industrial Estate, Greenford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2015-02-03 | £816,645 |
UB6 8WA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 8WA 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 3,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Hill Primary School Newmarket Avenue , UB5 4HB | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Primary School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldfield Primary School Oldfield Lane North , UB6 8PR | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenor Primary School Greenway Gardens , UB6 9TT | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coston Primary School Oldfield Lane South , UB6 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,410 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 | 1,177 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School Greenford Road , UB6 9AW | 4out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,421 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 | 3,162 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 | 1,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 5,060 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Primary Centre 573 Greenford Road , Greenford UB6 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mandeville School Horsenden Lane North , Greenford UB6 0PA | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 2,421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita's Cafe Lounge | Anitas Cafe Lounge, 426 Long Drive | 80 yd | |
| Eurest At Ultra Electronics / Sonar Systems | Unit 20 Metropolitan Centre, 417 - 419 Bridport Road | 330 yd | |
| Pausa Coffee Shop At Dunelm | Dunelm, Western Avenue | 420 yd | |
| I Love Pierogi | 1 Station Parade, Northolt | 820 yd | |
| Subway | 1A Station Parade, Northolt | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Marathon Playing Field | Birkbeck College Sports Ground, Oldfield Lane North | 714 yd | |
| Crown Northolt | The Crown Inn, Ealing Road | 845 yd | |
| The Mandeville Arms Harvester | The Harvester, 57 - 59 Mandeville Road | 853 yd | |
| Greenford Conservative Club | Greenford Conservative Club, Courthope Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Drive Food And Wine | 44 Long Drive, Greenford | 215 yd | |
| Raj Mahal | 207 Ealing Road, Northolt | 802 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 7 Station Parade, Northolt | 820 yd | |
| Krispy Cod | 8 Station Parade, Northolt | 820 yd | |
| Gary's Indian Grill | 65 Marnham Crescent, Greenford | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 249 - 251 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Northolt) 8 MOHAMMEDI PARK COMPLEX 8 MOHAMMEDI PARK COMPLEX ROWDELL ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Ealing Golf Driving Range (Closed) Rowdell Road | golf | 624 yd |
| Avenue Park WESTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Belvue School ROWDELL ROAD | 710 yd | |
| London Marathon Playing Field Greenford BIRKBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Northolt Leisure Centre EASTCOTE LANE NORTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 980 yd |
| Glaxo Sport And Social Club (Closed) Oldfield Lane North | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,002 yd |
| William Perkin C Of E High School OLDFIELD LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,006 yd |
| Northolt Swimarama (Closed) Eastcote Lane North | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 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.