Herlwyn Avenue is in Ruislip and in Hillingdon district. HA4 6HQ is located in the Ruislip Manor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Uxbridge and South Ruislip. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 6HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA4 6HE, HA4 6HG, HA4 6HF, HA4 6HD, HA4 6HP, HA4 6HN, HA4 6HH, HA4 6HW, HA4 6HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA4 6HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of HA4 6HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.2% | 31.2% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 54.5% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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%) 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 | 42% | 50.3% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 37.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.9% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 24.6% | 12.4% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.6% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 15% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 34.5% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88% | 86.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 81.2% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 9.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 81.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 12% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 2.2% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 6.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 66.1% | 46.2% | 19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Herlwyn Avenue was 21.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.3% lower than the Ickenham & South Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Herlwyn Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Ickenham & South Harefield and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2024-10-17 | £637,518 |
| 76 Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-07-12 | £631,523 |
| 96 Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-06-13 | £539,153 |
| 90 Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-06-22 | £529,076 |
| 92 Herlwyn Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-03 | £620,653 |
HA4 6HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
HA4 6HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Herlwyn Avenue , HA4 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 200 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip Gardens Primary School Stafford Road , HA4 6PD | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Sussex Road , Ickenham UB10 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bankes Primary School Dawlish Drive , Ruislip Manor HA4 9SF | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School Southcote Rise , HA4 7LW | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Douay Martyrs Catholic School Edinburgh Drive , Ickenham UB10 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vyners School Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB | 4out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,976 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 3,817 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 | 4,312 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Field School Pentland Way , Ickenham UB10 8TS | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 3,835 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Underground Ltd | London Underground Ltd, West End Road | 241 yd | |
| SarasaS | 160 High Street | 835 yd | |
| Melisi | 129 High Street | 842 yd | |
| Vito's | 151 High Street | 842 yd | |
| Wimpy Bar | 176 High Street | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Rugby Football Club | Ruislip Rugby Football Club, West End Road | 422 yd | |
| Wealdstone FC | Ruislip Manor Sports And Social Club Ltd, Grosvenor Vale | 533 yd | |
| Smuggler's Cove | 153 High Street | 842 yd | |
| The White Bear | White Bear Ph, Ickenham Road | 886 yd | |
| Ruislip Conservative Club | Ruislip Conservative Club, Ickenham Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Chi | 149 High Street | 842 yd | |
| GB Kebab & Pizza | 290 West End Road | 884 yd | |
| Aroma House | 2 New Pond Parade, West End Road | 940 yd | |
| West End Fish, Chips and Kebabs | 6 New Pond Parade, West End Road | 940 yd | |
| Unique Burgers - open 13/2/24 | 6 New Pond Parade, West End Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 9 Kingsend | 676 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 142 High Street | 842 yd | |
| Tesco | 122-124 High Street | 989 yd | |
| Co-op | 83 High Street | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Rugby Football Club WEST END ROAD | grass pitches | 361 yd |
| Ruislip Gardens Primary School STAFFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Ruislip Manor Sport & Social Club GROSVENOR VALE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| New Pond Farm NEW POND PLAYING FIELDS NEW POND PLAYING FIELDS SIDMOUTH DRIVE | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Ruislip High School SIDMOUTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,010 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% |
| Median download speed | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.