Windmill Lane is in Greenford and in Ealing district. UB6 9DS is located in the Dormers Wells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ealing, Southall. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windmill Lane, Greenford, UB6 9DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB6 9BA, UB6 9DR, UB6 9AS, UB6 9BB, UB6 9EE, UB6 9AR, UB6 9BX, UB6 9DZ, UB6 9AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB6 9DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.9% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.1% | -1.4% | 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 9DS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 42.1% | 50.9% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 36% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 47.1% | 51.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 27.7% | -9.0% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.9% | 26.7% | 6.8% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 15.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 30.2% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 22.2% | 4.7% | -17.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35% 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 | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 5.1% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 19.8% | 14.1% | 2.5% | 17.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 51.8% | 35% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -46.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, just 46.1% 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 | 52.3% | 46.1% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| European Union | 21.4% | 30.1% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 24.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 14.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.1% 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 | 47.4% | 46.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -37.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 30.1% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.8% | 4.1% | -10.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 7.3% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.8% | 76.7% | -20.9% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 6.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 11% | 1.3% | 9.7% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.8% | 37.2% | -17.4% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 23.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the Central Greenford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Central Greenford and the 327th highest crime rate of 964 local areas in Ealing .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Windmill Lane, Greenford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-12-08 | £430,903 |
| 86 Windmill Lane, Greenford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2018-12-19 | £353,667 |
| 80 Windmill Lane, Greenford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2018-10-19 | £541,228 |
| 82A Windmill Lane, Greenford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2018-07-03 | £16,326 |
| 84 Windmill Lane, Greenford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2015-05-19 | £305,436 |
UB6 9DS 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 9DS 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Other | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary School Mansell Road , UB6 9EG | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Visitation Catholic Primary School Greenford Road , UB6 9AN | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Primary School High Lane , Hanwell W7 3RT | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Primary School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells Infant School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HX | 1out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dormers Wells High School Dormers Wells Lane , UB1 3HZ | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brentside High School Greenford Avenue , Hanwell W7 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenford High School Lady Margaret Road , UB1 2GU | 4out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drayton Manor High School Drayton Bridge Road , Hanwell W7 1EU | 4out of 4 | 1,786 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 | 5,409 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 | 3,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nishkam School West London 152 Syon Lane , TW7 5PN | 4out of 4 | 4,627 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Llundain, London Welsh School Hanwell Community Centre , Westcott Crescent W7 1PD | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn House College 39-47 High Street , UB1 3HF | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's School Springfield Road , Hanwell W7 3JP | 4out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing Primary Centre 573 Greenford Road , Greenford UB6 8QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlebar School Hathaway Gardens , Ealing W13 0DH | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudy Cafe | 41 Greenford Road, Greenford | 311 yd | |
| Link Up Lounge | Ground Floor Shop, 52 Greenford Road | 404 yd | |
| Tasty Kebab & Pizza House | 44 Greenford Road, Greenford | 446 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 424 Greenford Road, Greenford | 602 yd | |
| Passion Jerk Centre Ltd | 414 Greenford Road, Greenford | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Wishes | 5 The Broadway, Greenford | 645 yd | |
| The Raging Ball | Snooker Club, 33 - 35 The Broadway | 687 yd | |
| Dicey Reillys | 2 Ruislip Road, Greenford | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunjam Takeaway | 215 Windmill Lane, Greenford | 598 yd | |
| Buttermilk Dessert Bar | 23A The Broadway, Greenford | 669 yd | |
| Greenford Fish And Chips | 63 The Broadway, Greenford | 703 yd | |
| Kool Weshkoor | Right Hand Side, 432 Greenford Road | 704 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage | 328 Ruislip Road East, Greenford | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Macmillan Court, 309 Ruislip Road East | 659 yd | |
| Iceland | 48 - 50 The Broadway, Greenford | 728 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, 223 - 229 Greenford Road | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marnhams Field Greenford Road | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Cardinal Wiseman Roman Catholic School GREENFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Stanhope Primary School MANSELL ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Brentside High School Playing Fields BRIDGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Dormers Wells High School DORMERS WELLS LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 927 yd |
| Dormers Wells Leisure Centre DORMERS WELLS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| Ravenor Park RAVENOR PARK RAVENOR PARK OLDFIELD LANE SOUTH | tennis courts | 1,045 yd |
| Drayton Manor High School Playing Field GREENFORD AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 57 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.