Windmill Hill is in Ruislip and in Hillingdon district. HA4 8PU is located in the 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 Windmill Hill, Ruislip, HA4 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA4 8NR, HA4 8QH, HA4 8PT, HA4 8FG, HA4 8HR, HA4 0AA, HA4 8NW, HA4 8HS, HA4 8PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding HA4 8PU 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 8PU, 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 Windmill Hill was 241.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 261.4% higher than the Eastcote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windmill Hill has the 4th highest crime rate of 122 local areas in Eastcote and the 59th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61B Windmill Hill, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-03-31 | £274,286 |
| Ground Floor Commercial Unit Crown Buildings, 55 Windmill Hill, Ruislip, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-08-17 | £184,362 |
| Ground Floor Commercial Unit Crown Buildings, 55 Windmill Hill, Ruislip, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,275,000 | 2017-06-28 | £1,351,553 |
| 61B Windmill Hill, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-10-26 | £274,006 |
| 61A Windmill Hill, Ruislip, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2001-10-11 | £207,568 |
HA4 8PU 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 | 5,090 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 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bankes Primary School Dawlish Drive , Ruislip Manor HA4 9SF | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Herlwyn Avenue , HA4 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,114 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteford Infant School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School Southcote Rise , HA4 7LW | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | 4out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,841 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 | 5,078 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 | 4,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,590 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Field School Pentland Way , Ickenham UB10 8TS | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajdoot | 59 Windmill Hill | 6 yd | |
| LB Fresh | 11 Victoria Road | 85 yd | |
| Ten Restaurant | 10 Victoria Road | 94 yd | |
| Star Coffee | 21 Victoria Road | 96 yd | |
| Real Love Lounge | 108-110 Pembroke Road | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J J Moons | 12 Victoria Road | 108 yd | |
| B E C Club | 73 Pembroke Road | 195 yd | |
| Hennessys Bar | 36 Victoria Road | 198 yd | |
| Manor Bar | St Georges Tavern, 68 Victoria Road | 307 yd | |
| Smuggler's Cove | 153 High Street | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Kebabs | 72 Park Way | 22 yd | |
| China garden | 132 Manor Way | 86 yd | |
| Tam chicken | 15 Victoria Road | 96 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 30 Victoria Road | 170 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizza Ruislip | 20 Victoria Road | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 58-64 Park Way | 22 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 142 High Street | 763 yd | |
| Co-op | 83 High Street | 808 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 9 Kingsend | 809 yd | |
| Tesco | 122-124 High Street | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Ruislip) WINDMILL HILL | health and fitness suite | 47 yd |
| Optimum Health & Fitness Ltd 91-95 91-95 MANOR WAY | health and fitness suite | 127 yd |
| Warrender Primary School (Closed) WARRENDER PRIMARY SCHOOL WARRENDER PRIMARY SCHOOL OLD HATCH MANOR | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Ruislip Manor Sport & Social Club GROSVENOR VALE | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Lady Bankes Junior School Dawlish Drive | grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Bishop Ramsey Ce School WARRENDER WAY | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Highgrove Pool And Fitness Centre EASTCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 746 yd |
| Eastcote Community Centre SOUTHBOURNE GARDENS | 896 yd | |
| Church Field Gardens Eastcote Road | tennis courts | 929 yd |
| Ruislip Rugby Football Club WEST END ROAD | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 83.3% |
| 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.