Postcode report
Is UB2 5RZ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About UB2 5RZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
UB2 5RZ is a postcode in Southall Green, Ealing, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near UB2 5RZ, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 39% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around UB2 5RZ are health and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for UB2 5RZ is based on Hounslow 004 Census 2021. It covers 9,713 residents, 8,221 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 35, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 50% owner-occupied, 30% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near UB2 5RZ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the UB2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £393k from 59 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near UB2 5RZ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 4 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near UB2 5RZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around UB2 5RZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 69 HMO licences, 35 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about UB2 5RZ
Is UB2 5RZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 39% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near UB2 5RZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near UB2 5RZ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near UB2 5RZ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for UB2 5RZ?
LocaleIQ matched UB2 5RZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in UB2 5RZ?
The latest median sold price is £393k based on 59 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around UB2 5RZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 69 HMO licences, 35 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.