Howletts Lane is in Ruislip and in Hillingdon district. HA4 7RZ 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 Howletts Lane, Ruislip, HA4 7RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA4 7YG, HA4 7SP, HA4 7SA, HA4 7SE, HA4 7YJ, HA4 7YF, HA4 7YH, HA4 7YE, HA4 7SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding HA4 7RZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 53.3% | 49.2% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 50.8% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 25.9% | 23.2% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 48.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 14.5% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 44.6% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38.3% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 11.7% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 31.8% | 23.3% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 33.5% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 10% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.2% | 74.2% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -7.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 89.8% | 79.8% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 7.6% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 79.5% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 15.1% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 2.1% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.4% | 37.2% | -16.8% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howletts Lane was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Ruislip average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Howletts Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Ruislip and the 161st lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74 Howletts Lane, Ruislip, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2024-09-24 | £801,779 |
| 52 Howletts Lane, Ruislip, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-09-06 | £925,129 |
| 84 Howletts Lane, Ruislip, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-05-30 | £586,923 |
| 72 Howletts Lane, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-02-06 | £654,160 |
| 50 Howletts Lane, Ruislip, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £922,000 | 2022-12-16 | £911,002 |
HA4 7RZ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in HA4 7RZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School Ladygate Lane , HA4 7RF | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteheath Junior School Whiteheath Avenue , HA4 7PR | 3out of 4 | 641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School Southcote Rise , HA4 7LW | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Breakspear School Bushey Road , UB10 8JA | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warrender Primary School Old Hatch Manor , HA4 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | 4out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 2,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Douay Martyrs Catholic School Edinburgh Drive , Ickenham UB10 8QY | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood School Pinner Road , HA6 1QN | 4out of 4 | 3,340 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Heathrow Potter Street , HA6 1QG | 2out of 4 | 3,413 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 4,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grangewood School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2JQ | 2out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Field School Pentland Way , Ickenham UB10 8TS | 3out of 4 | 2,346 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood College for Girls GDST Maxwell Road , HA6 2YE | - not rated | 3,148 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Hall School The Grange , Rickmansworth Road HA6 2RB | - not rated | 3,371 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London School of Theology Green Lane , HA6 2UW | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Ruislip | Bury Street | 513 yd | |
| George Harvester | The George Harvester, Bury Street | 513 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Ruislip | Miller And Carter, 154 Bury Street | 678 yd | |
| San Remo Lakeside Cafe | Ruislip Lido, Reservoir Road | 905 yd | |
| The Waters Edge | The Waters Edge, Reservoir Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodman | The Woodman Inn, Breakspear Road | 176 yd | |
| The Clubhouse | Club House, Middlesex Stadium, Breakspear Road | 237 yd | |
| Hillingdon Athletic Club | Hillingdon Athletics Club, 206 Bury Street | 513 yd | |
| Arens Bar & Grill at the Six Bells | Six Bells, Ducks Hill Road | 615 yd | |
| Breakspear Arms | Breakspear Arms, Breakspear Road South | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Middlesex Stadium MIDDLESEX STADIUM MIDDLESEX STADIUM BREAKSPEAR ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Whiteheath Junior School WHITEHEATH AVENUE | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram Cofe Primary School SOUTHCOTE RISE | grass pitches | 965 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 | 27.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.