Station Approach is in South Ruislip, Ruislip and in Hillingdon district. HA4 6SL is located in the South Ruislip 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 Station Approach, South Ruislip, Ruislip, HA4 6SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA4 6SD, HA4 6SB, HA4 6SA, HA4 6SW, HA4 6TJ, HA4 6SE, HA4 6TR, HA4 6TY, HA4 6TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA4 6SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 41% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 42.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 46.8% | 54.3% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 30.4% | -12.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 18.6% | 17.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 9.9% | -9.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13.3% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 38.9% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 9.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 10.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 67.5% | 54.6% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 61% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 61% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 14.9% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 15.7% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 61.3% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 22.9% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 1.1% | -16.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 6.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 8.7% | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Approach was 183.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.6% higher than the Charville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Approach has the 8th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Charville and the 102nd highest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51B Station Approach, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-01-05 | £254,665 |
| 51B Station Approach, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2006-12-08 | £254,992 |
| 55B Station Approach, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-03-21 | £200,557 |
| 55B Station Approach, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £106,000 | 2006-02-07 | £178,087 |
| 51A Station Approach, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 1999-09-15 | £231,218 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 5,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 5,453 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School Cedar Avenue , HA4 6UJ | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanesfield Primary School Queens Walk , HA4 0LR | - not rated | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill , South Ruislip HA4 9HS | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Junior School , HA4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 3,735 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | - not rated | 819 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor High School Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,570 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 5,287 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 | 2,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eilmar Montessori School and Nursery Sidmouth Drive , Ruislip Gardens HA4 0BY | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 2,251 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , Pinner HA5 1JF | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Land | 69 Station Approach | 56 yd | |
| Caffe Kix Ltd | Ocs Group Ltd - Odyssey Park, West End Road | 199 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 18 Long Drive | 311 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 18 Long Drive | 311 yd | |
| Rara Dining / Rara Caterers | 528-530 Victoria Road | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Middlesex Arms | The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive | 287 yd | |
| The Black Bull | Black Bull, Victoria Road | 664 yd | |
| McGovern Park | Gaelic Athletic Association, West End Road | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Kitchen | 73 Station Approach | 56 yd | |
| My Chippy | 2 Long Drive | 287 yd | |
| My Grill | 6 Long Drive | 287 yd | |
| Santino's Pizzeria | Santinos Pizziera, 1 Long Drive | 287 yd | |
| McDonalds | 4 Old Dairy Lane | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | J Sainsbury Plc, Long Drive | 296 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Victoria Road | 326 yd | |
| Asda | 6 Old Dairy Lane | 361 yd | |
| B&M Retail Stores | 428b Victoria Road | 546 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 1, Victoria Retail Park, Crown Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physique 2000 (Closed) 516a 516a Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Deane Park (Closed) Long Drive | grass pitches | 512 yd |
| Bourne Primary School CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ruislip) VICTORIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 681 yd |
| Queensmead Sports Centre VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Ruislip Gaa Sports & Social Club WEST END ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Queensmead School QUEENS WALK | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Deanesfield Primary School QUEENS WALK | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Raf Northolt BFPO 105 | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 890 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.