Lymington Drive is in Ruislip and in Hillingdon district. HA4 7EZ is located in the Ruislip electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lymington Drive, Ruislip, HA4 7EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA4 7EY, HA4 7EQ, HA4 7EX, HA4 7ER, HA4 7EU, HA4 7ET, HA4 7ES, HA4 6EY, HA4 7HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA4 7EZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.7% | 48.7% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.3% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 7EZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66% 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 | 19.4% | 24.7% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71% | 66% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 21.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (95.3%) 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 | 68% | 64.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 30.7% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -8.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
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.
In the area around HA4 7EZ this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.9% | 8.9% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 5.1% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 20.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.3% | 47.2% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 10.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 76.2% | 69.6% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -11.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 76.8% | 71.4% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 15.6% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.4% | 71.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 16.5% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 4.4% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 1.9% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lymington Drive was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Ickenham & South Harefield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lymington Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Ickenham & South Harefield and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Lymington Drive, Ruislip, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2015-07-28 | £513,242 |
| 10 Lymington Drive, Ruislip, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2012-05-14 | £515,593 |
| 6 Lymington Drive, Ruislip, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2005-07-21 | £551,571 |
| 14 Lymington Drive, Ruislip, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2005-05-31 | £516,176 |
| 8 Lymington Drive, Ruislip, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2003-01-31 | £557,700 |
HA4 7EZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 158 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 84 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 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 | 650 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School Southcote Rise , HA4 7LW | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteheath Junior School Whiteheath Avenue , HA4 7PR | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip Gardens Primary School Stafford Road , HA4 6PD | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Breakspear School Bushey Road , UB10 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Douay Martyrs Catholic School Edinburgh Drive , Ickenham UB10 8QY | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 2,017 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vyners School Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB | 4out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | 4out of 4 | 3,291 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 | 3,728 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 | 4,973 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 | 731 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 3,698 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 3,925 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Beefeater | The Orchard, Ickenham Road | 376 yd | |
| The Indian Ppice | 3 West Ruislip Station, Ickenham Road | 551 yd | |
| Rin Sushi | 4 West Ruislip Station, Ickenham Road | 551 yd | |
| Cottesmore House | Cottesmore House, Perkins Gardens | 565 yd | |
| SarasaS | 160 High Street | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Bear | White Bear Ph, Ickenham Road | 252 yd | |
| Ruislip Conservative Club | Ruislip Conservative Club, Ickenham Road | 329 yd | |
| Ruislip Rugby Football Club | Ruislip Rugby Football Club, West End Road | 548 yd | |
| Smuggler's Cove | 153 High Street | 703 yd | |
| Hop and Vine | 18 High Street | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ickenham Fish Bar Limited | 97a High Road | 687 yd | |
| Wok Chi | 149 High Street | 703 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 83 High Road | 707 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 70 High Street | 716 yd | |
| Mooboo Ruislip | 78 High Street | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 9 Kingsend | 601 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 142 High Street | 665 yd | |
| Tesco | 122-124 High Street | 687 yd | |
| Tesco | 91-93 High Road | 687 yd | |
| Co-op | 83 High Street | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Rugby Football Club WEST END ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Ruislip Golf Centre ICKENHAM ROAD | golf | 561 yd |
| Church Field Gardens Eastcote Road | tennis courts | 951 yd |
| Tweeddale Playing Fields TWEEDDALE GROVE | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram Cofe Primary School SOUTHCOTE RISE | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Ruislip Manor Sport & Social Club GROSVENOR VALE | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.