Ferncroft Avenue is in Ruislip and in Hillingdon district. HA4 9JF is located in the Eastcote 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 Ferncroft Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 9JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: HA4 9JR, HA4 9JE, HA4 9EJ, HA4 9JG, HA4 9EL, HA4 9JW, HA4 9EN, HA4 9JN, HA4 9EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around HA4 9JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.7% 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 | 23% | 25.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 64.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 20.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 55.5% | 55.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 33.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 8.6% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 11.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.6% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 19.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 41.8% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% 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 | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 11.8% | 14.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 11.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 79.4% | 70.1% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 88.7% | 81.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 81.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.1% | -9.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.2% | 37.2% | -20.0% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 13.2% | 1.7% | 11.5% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferncroft Avenue was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% lower than the Eastcote average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ferncroft Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 122 local areas in Eastcote and the 39th lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Ferncroft Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-02-01 | £597,437 |
| 20 Ferncroft Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-08-11 | £618,706 |
| 60 Ferncroft Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £698,000 | 2023-03-13 | £727,442 |
| 14 Ferncroft Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £707,500 | 2023-03-13 | £737,343 |
| 48 Ferncroft Avenue, Ruislip, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £664,000 | 2021-03-12 | £756,616 |
HA4 9JF 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newnham Junior School Newnham Avenue , HA4 9RW | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newnham Infant and Nursery School Newnham Infant and Nursery School , Newnham Avenue HA4 9RW | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Bankes Primary School Dawlish Drive , Ruislip Manor HA4 9SF | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Infant School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | 4out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Field End Junior School Field End Road , Eastcote HA4 9PQ | - not rated | 834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinner High School Beaulieu Drive , HA5 1NB | 4out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School Hume Way , HA4 8EE | 4out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queensmead School Queens Walk , HA4 0LS | 4out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rooks Heath School Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's Sixth Form College Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX | - not rated | 4,232 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 | 3,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefriars School Whitefriars Avenue , Wealdstone HA3 5RQ | 4out of 4 | 5,363 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gesher School Cannon Lane , HA5 1JF | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra School Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckingham Preparatory School 458 Rayners Lane , HA5 5DT | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Harrow Independent College 308-310 East Cote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent Independent College 167 Imperial Drive , Harrow HA2 7HD | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Yoga House | Hot Yoga House, Television House, 269 Field End Road | 568 yd | |
| Francesca Cakes & Coffee | 263 Field End Road | 664 yd | |
| Pic-nicks Cafe & Restaurant | 249 Field End Road | 664 yd | |
| Remo's Village | 267 Field End Road | 664 yd | |
| North Coffee | Eastcote Underground Station, Field End Road | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue 5 | Venue 5, 446 Field End Road | 474 yd | |
| Eastcote Royal British Legion | British Legion Hall, Southbourne Gardens | 658 yd | |
| Captain Morgans | Captain Morgans Ph, 210 Field End Road | 793 yd | |
| Champers | 184 Field End Road | 877 yd | |
| Geo Bar | 163 Field End Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Pizza | 5 Whitby Parade, Whitby Road | 318 yd | |
| Mey Mey | 2 Whitby Parade, Whitby Road | 318 yd | |
| Ming Hua | 4 Whitby Parade, Whitby Road | 318 yd | |
| New Masala | 208 Whitby Road | 386 yd | |
| Sid's | 257 Field End Road | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury Local | 216a Field End Road | 762 yd | |
| Tesco | 149 Field End Road | 997 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Aldi Stores Ltd, 127-133 Field End Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Sports Ground Field End Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 248 yd |
| Bessingby Park BESSINGBY PLAYING FIELDS BESSINGBY PLAYING FIELDS BESSINGBY ROAD | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| Newnham Junior School NEWNHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 526 yd |
| Eastcote Community Centre SOUTHBOURNE GARDENS | 559 yd | |
| Field End Junior School FIELD END ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Field End Recreation Ground Field End Road | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| Lady Bankes Junior School Dawlish Drive | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Roxbourne Primary School TORBAY ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Lowlands Club Lowlands Road | tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.