Sharps Lane is in Ruislip and in Hillingdon district. HA4 7JF 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 Sharps Lane, Ruislip, HA4 7JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA4 7JE, HA4 7JD, HA4 7JH, HA4 7LD, HA4 7JW, HA4 7LW, HA4 7JJ, HA4 7JN, HA4 7LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA4 7JF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 7JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 24.5% | 25.4% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 62.9% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 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 (89%) 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 | 51.9% | 55.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 33.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7JF this area, 8.8% 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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 4.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.1% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 55.1% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.5% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 83.6% | 71.3% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 82.1% 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 | 89% | 82.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -1.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 83.3% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.6% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.3% | 37.2% | -12.9% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 3.5% | 6.5% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharps Lane was 56.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% lower than the Ruislip average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sharps Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Ruislip and the 308th lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Sharps Lane, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2006-10-16 | £743,888 |
| 78 Sharps Lane, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2004-08-19 | £822,918 |
| 80 Sharps Lane, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2003-03-28 | £874,864 |
| 80 Sharps Lane, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 1998-07-30 | £962,350 |
| 78 Sharps Lane, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 1995-09-15 | £900,822 |
HA4 7JF 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School Southcote Rise , HA4 7LW | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteheath Junior School Whiteheath Avenue , HA4 7PR | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School Ladygate Lane , HA4 7RF | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Herlwyn Avenue , HA4 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Breakspear School Bushey Road , UB10 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Douay Martyrs Catholic School Edinburgh Drive , Ickenham UB10 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vyners School Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB | 4out of 4 | 2,964 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 | 4,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,261 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 3,903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 3,962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood College for Girls GDST Maxwell Road , HA6 2YE | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 387 yd | |
| Cafe Rouge Ruislip | 10 High Street | 502 yd | |
| Mamma Rosa | 36 High Street | 533 yd | |
| Metro Italia Piazza | 34 High Street | 533 yd | |
| The Priory Cafe | 1a High Street | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Conservative Club | Ruislip Conservative Club, Ickenham Road | 450 yd | |
| The White Bear | White Bear Ph, Ickenham Road | 506 yd | |
| Hop and Vine | 18 High Street | 533 yd | |
| Ruislip Royal British Legion | Park House, 32 High Street | 533 yd | |
| Smuggler's Cove | 153 High Street | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip Kebab | 40 High Street | 533 yd | |
| La Dolce Vita | 35a High Street | 546 yd | |
| Mooboo Ruislip | 78 High Street | 615 yd | |
| KFC | 58 High Street | 615 yd | |
| Papa John's Pizza | 70 High Street | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 122-124 High Street | 716 yd | |
| Co-op | 83 High Street | 748 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 142 High Street | 865 yd | |
| Tesco | 91-93 High Road | 929 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 9 Kingsend | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram Cofe Primary School SOUTHCOTE RISE | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Winston Churchill Hall PINN WAY | 528 yd | |
| Church Field Gardens Eastcote Road | tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Whiteheath Junior School WHITEHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Ruislip Golf Centre ICKENHAM ROAD | golf | 728 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.