West Way is in Ruislip and in Hillingdon district. HA4 8FG is located in the Ruislip electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Uxbridge and South Ruislip. This postcode has been in use since 2008-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Way, Ruislip, HA4 8FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA4 8PT, HA4 8HR, HA4 8HS, HA4 8NW, HA4 8PU, HA4 8QH, HA4 0AA, HA4 8NR, HA4 8HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA4 8FG is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 44.5% | 46.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 55.5% | 53.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around HA4 8FG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.3% | 48.6% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 37.9% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) 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 | 51.6% | 48.4% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 39.5% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 16.7% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 9.5% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 37.4% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 12.2% | 6.9% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 9.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 66.8% | 56.1% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 47.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 47.1% | -17.1% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 20% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 19.4% | 5.1% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.1% | 47.4% | -15.7% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 21.4% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 9.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 10.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.5% | 76.7% | -21.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Way was 223.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 252.9% higher than the Eastcote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Eastcote and the 65th highest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Windmill Court, 4 West Way, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,750 | 2023-10-27 | £114,345 |
| 5 Windmill Court, 4 West Way, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-08-05 | £320,333 |
| 7 Windmill Court, 4 West Way, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £101,739 | 2020-09-25 | £106,505 |
| 3 Windmill Court, 4 West Way, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-10-14 | £287,255 |
| 2 Windmill Court, 4 West Way, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-03-26 | £285,951 |
HA4 8FG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 142 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Other | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 5,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrender Primary School Old Hatch Manor , HA4 8QG | 3out of 4 | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bankes Primary School Dawlish Drive , Ruislip Manor HA4 9SF | 4out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bankes Infant School Dawlish Drive , HA4 9SF | - not rated | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Herlwyn Avenue , HA4 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteford Infant School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lodge Middle School West End Lane , HA5 1AF | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner Wood Middle School Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA | - not rated | 3,853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barantyne Middle School Arnold Road , UB5 5EF | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Islip Manor Middle School Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 5,195 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey CofE Voluntary Aided Secondary School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | - not rated | 704 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 5,062 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 | 4,425 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 | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2JQ | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinn River School Fore Street , HA5 2JQ | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Free schools special | No | More About School | |
| Heathfield School for Girls Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pentland Field School Pentland Way , Ickenham UB10 8TS | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Love Lounge | 108-110 Pembroke Road | 76 yd | |
| Rajdoot | 59 Windmill Hill | 87 yd | |
| Ten Restaurant | 10 Victoria Road | 90 yd | |
| LB Fresh | 11 Victoria Road | 120 yd | |
| Star Coffee | 21 Victoria Road | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J J Moons | 12 Victoria Road | 103 yd | |
| B E C Club | 73 Pembroke Road | 114 yd | |
| Hennessys Bar | 36 Victoria Road | 205 yd | |
| Manor Bar | St Georges Tavern, 68 Victoria Road | 312 yd | |
| Smuggler's Cove | 153 High Street | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China garden | 132 Manor Way | 56 yd | |
| Manor Kebabs | 72 Park Way | 104 yd | |
| Tam chicken | 15 Victoria Road | 131 yd | |
| Wongs | 97 Manor Way | 132 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 30 Victoria Road | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 58-64 Park Way | 104 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 142 High Street | 682 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 9 Kingsend | 728 yd | |
| Co-op | 83 High Street | 730 yd | |
| Tesco | 122-124 High Street | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Ruislip) WINDMILL HILL | health and fitness suite | 49 yd |
| Optimum Health & Fitness Ltd 91-95 91-95 MANOR WAY | health and fitness suite | 91 yd |
| Warrender Primary School (Closed) WARRENDER PRIMARY SCHOOL WARRENDER PRIMARY SCHOOL OLD HATCH MANOR | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Ruislip Manor Sport & Social Club GROSVENOR VALE | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Lady Bankes Junior School Dawlish Drive | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Bishop Ramsey Ce School WARRENDER WAY | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Highgrove Pool And Fitness Centre EASTCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Church Field Gardens Eastcote Road | tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Ruislip Rugby Football Club WEST END ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Eastcote Community Centre SOUTHBOURNE GARDENS | 971 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 | 12.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.