Fakenham Close Northolt, Ealing
7 addresses across 2 postcodes (UB5), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 20600652.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Ealing costs £2,139 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northolt Park, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Islip Manor Park, is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Islip Manor Medical Centre, about 340 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 208 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 42 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (5); Flat (1). Built: 1983-1990 (4); 1996-2002 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); rented (private) (2); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Ealing in 2026-27: Band D £2,139 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,426 | £1,663 | £1,901 | £2,139 | £2,614 | £3,089 | £3,564 | £4,277 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (46% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Highway adjacent to Northolt High School, permissioned (150 m)
- Highway adjacent to Northolt High School, permissioned (150 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| UB5 4DF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| UB5 4DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 7 addresses are between 45 m and 46 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UB5 4DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| UB5 4DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Northolt Park 176,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Greenford 140,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| South Ruislip 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Northolt Underground Station | 300 m |
| Greenford Underground Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Dabbs Hill Lane Northolt | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hillingdon Underground Station North Hillingdon | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kew Pier | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Great Central Avenue | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Islip Manor Medical Centre | 340 m |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Haydock Pharmacy | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Roxbourne Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Haydock Store | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Islip Manor Park 6.0 ha | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Belvue Park 6.9 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,460 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brighton Drive Allotments 1,790 m² | 280 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 24 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Northolt Manor, moated site, a scheduled monument, 710 m (0.4 miles) south. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Northolt Manor, moated site | Scheduled monument | 710 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 730 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | World Heritage Site | 9.6 km (6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Roxbourne | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Willow Tree Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
| Ten Acre Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Horsenden Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Ickenham Marsh | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
| Conolly Dell | Valley | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ealing: see them on the Ealing page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islip Manor High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Willow Tree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Petts Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earlsmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alec Reed Academy | All-through | 3–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rooks Heath School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Queensmead School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Heathland School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gifford Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wood End Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Welldon Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Kids UB5 4HN | Other catering premises | 90 m | 4 Good | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Future Stars UB5 4HN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | Exempt | |
| Everyone Active UB5 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Komal Superstore UB5 4AP | Retailers - other | 230 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Wellcare Pharmacy UB5 4AP | Retailers - other | 230 m | Exempt | |
| Alwalyma Restaurant UB5 4AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Krunch UB5 4AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Junior Adventures Group Northolt Leisure Centre UB5 4AB | School/college/university | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Ealing Anchor Foundation @ Northolt Leisure Centre UB5 4AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Strand News UB5 4AA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Twinkle Totz Day Nursery UB5 5RG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| MayGardens Little Learners Ltd UB5 4DR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2026 |
| The Artists Way Cafe At Impact Community Arts Centre UB6 8GP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Travelodge Northolt UB5 4LU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Olive Dining At Northolt HIgh School UB5 4HP | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Vehicle crime | 18 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Bicycle theft | 9 |
| Theft from the person | 8 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tenby Gardens (40); On or near Eastcote Lane North (37); On or near Haydock Avenue (31); On or near Fakenham Close (29); On or near Haydock Green (27).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 25% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 34% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 64% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Goodwood Drive · Dabbs Hill Lane · Haydock Avenue · Eastcote Lane North · Tenby Gardens · Doncaster Drive · Brighton Drive · Haydock Green · Huntingdon Close · Sussex Crescent · Millway Gardens · Moat Farm Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.