Edwards Avenue is in Ruislip and in Hillingdon district. HA4 6XB 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 Edwards Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 6XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA4 6XA, HA4 6UX, HA4 6UZ, HA4 6XE, HA4 6UY, HA4 6SS, HA4 6XD, HA4 6TA, HA4 6SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA4 6XB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 33.5% | 37% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 47.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 4.8% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 47.5% | 50% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 35.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 | 18.5% | 22% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.7% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 39.5% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 14.2% | 4.2% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 11.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 8.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 72.7% | 57.9% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 7% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 71.8% | 59.7% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 16.9% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.6% | 59.6% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 21.9% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 6.1% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.4% | 37.2% | -19.8% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 10.2% | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edwards Avenue was 19.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.2% lower than the Charville average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Edwards Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Charville and the 64th lowest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Edwards Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-12-11 | £542,335 |
| 13 Edwards Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2019-06-07 | £688,362 |
| 13 Edwards Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2010-03-26 | £601,798 |
| 5 Edwards Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2003-07-15 | £297,588 |
| 13 Edwards Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £13,000 | 1998-12-22 | £63,875 |
HA4 6XB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6XB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 4,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 5,311 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 | 256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deanesfield Primary School Queens Walk , HA4 0LR | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Hunters Hill , South Ruislip HA4 9HS | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northolt Primary School Compton Crescent , UB5 5LE | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Tree Primary School Priors Farm Lane , UB5 5FE | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,523 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 1,729 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gifford Middle School Greenhill Gardens , UB5 6BU | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Middle School Wood End Way , UB5 4QG | - not rated | 3,647 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 | 903 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Compton High School and Sports College Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 5,329 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 | 1,696 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 5,394 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eilmar Montessori School and Nursery Sidmouth Drive , Ruislip Gardens HA4 0BY | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 2,327 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvue School Rowdell Road , UB5 6AG | 3out of 4 | 2,675 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 2,770 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 | 404 yd | |
| Caffe Kix Ltd | Ocs Group Ltd - Odyssey Park, West End Road | 544 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 18 Long Drive | 588 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 18 Long Drive | 588 yd | |
| Rara Dining / Rara Caterers | 528-530 Victoria Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McGovern Park | Gaelic Athletic Association, West End Road | 438 yd | |
| The Middlesex Arms | The Middlesex Arms, Long Drive | 570 yd | |
| The Black Bull | Black Bull, Victoria Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu Kitchen | 73 Station Approach | 404 yd | |
| My Chippy | 2 Long Drive | 570 yd | |
| My Grill | 6 Long Drive | 570 yd | |
| Santino's Pizzeria | Santinos Pizziera, 1 Long Drive | 570 yd | |
| McDonalds | 4 Old Dairy Lane | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | J Sainsbury Plc, Long Drive | 524 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Victoria Road | 641 yd | |
| Asda | 6 Old Dairy Lane | 727 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 1, Victoria Retail Park, Crown Road | 896 yd | |
| B&M Retail Stores | 428b Victoria Road | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne Primary School CEDAR AVENUE | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Ruislip Gaa Sports & Social Club WEST END ROAD | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Physique 2000 (Closed) 516a 516a Victoria Road | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Deane Park (Closed) Long Drive | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Ruislip) VICTORIA ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 755 yd |
| Queensmead Sports Centre VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Sklp Sports And Community Centre INDIA GARDENS | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Raf Northolt BFPO 105 | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Queensmead School QUEENS WALK | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Deanesfield Primary School QUEENS WALK | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 63.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.