The Ridgeway is in Ruislip and in Hillingdon district. HA4 8QQ 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 The Ridgeway, Ruislip, HA4 8QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA4 8QJ, HA4 8PY, HA4 8QW, HA4 8QH, HA4 8QG, HA4 8PX, HA4 8NR, HA4 8PU, HA4 8NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA4 8QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 8QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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 | 25.8% | 28.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.6% | 54.8% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 10.6% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 9.4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 | 44.8% | 47.1% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.1% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 11.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 48.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 14.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 14% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.6% | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 82.1% | 69.4% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 83.9% | 77.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 7.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.1% | 77.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 1.5% | -12.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 12.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Eastcote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Ridgeway has the 12th lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Eastcote and the 32nd 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 fallen by about -84.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 The Ridgeway, Ruislip, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2024-08-14 | £812,918 |
| 56 The Ridgeway, Ruislip, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2023-08-16 | £798,552 |
| 71 The Ridgeway, Ruislip, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2022-07-26 | £858,881 |
| 46 The Ridgeway, Ruislip, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £945,000 | 2020-10-30 | £1,052,362 |
| 44 The Ridgeway, Ruislip, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £980,000 | 2019-05-07 | £1,157,757 |
The percentage of retired residents living in HA4 8QQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Nursery School 2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW | 3out of 4 | 5,064 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 | 149 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bankes Primary School Dawlish Drive , Ruislip Manor HA4 9SF | 3out of 4 | 855 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteford Infant School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2HX | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Herlwyn Avenue , HA4 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,285 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coteford Junior School Fore Street , Eastcote HA5 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon School Wiltshire Lane , Eastcote HA5 2LX | 4out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 2,932 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 | 5,229 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 | 4,633 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 | 1,410 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Field School Pentland Way , Ickenham UB10 8TS | 3out of 4 | 2,245 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reddiford School 38 Cecil Park , HA5 5HH | - not rated | 3,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 3,258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajdoot | 59 Windmill Hill | 179 yd | |
| LB Fresh | 11 Victoria Road | 255 yd | |
| Star Coffee | 21 Victoria Road | 264 yd | |
| Ten Restaurant | 10 Victoria Road | 277 yd | |
| Real Love Lounge | 108-110 Pembroke Road | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J J Moons | 12 Victoria Road | 290 yd | |
| B E C Club | 73 Pembroke Road | 342 yd | |
| Hennessys Bar | 36 Victoria Road | 369 yd | |
| Manor Bar | St Georges Tavern, 68 Victoria Road | 474 yd | |
| Eastcote Royal British Legion | British Legion Hall, Southbourne Gardens | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Kebabs | 72 Park Way | 173 yd | |
| China garden | 132 Manor Way | 197 yd | |
| Wongs | 97 Manor Way | 260 yd | |
| Tam chicken | 15 Victoria Road | 264 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 30 Victoria Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 58-64 Park Way | 173 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 142 High Street | 873 yd | |
| Co-op | 83 High Street | 885 yd | |
| Tesco | 122-124 High Street | 923 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 9 Kingsend | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum Health & Fitness Ltd 91-95 91-95 MANOR WAY | health and fitness suite | 203 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Ruislip) WINDMILL HILL | health and fitness suite | 227 yd |
| Warrender Primary School (Closed) WARRENDER PRIMARY SCHOOL WARRENDER PRIMARY SCHOOL OLD HATCH MANOR | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Bishop Ramsey Ce School WARRENDER WAY | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Highgrove Pool And Fitness Centre EASTCOTE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 564 yd |
| Lady Bankes Junior School Dawlish Drive | grass pitches | 709 yd |
| Ruislip Manor Sport & Social Club GROSVENOR VALE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Eastcote Community Centre SOUTHBOURNE GARDENS | 878 yd | |
| Kings College Playing Fields KINGS COLLEGE PLAYING FIELDS KINGS COLLEGE PLAYING FIELDS KINGS COLLEGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 929 yd |
| Church Field Gardens Eastcote Road | tennis courts | 943 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.