The Drive is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB10 8AF is located in the Ickenham & South Harefield 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 The Drive, Uxbridge, UB10 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB10 8AE, UB10 8DA, UB10 8DZ, UB10 8AS, UB10 8AT, UB10 8AU, UB10 8DR, UB10 8AX, UB10 8AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB10 8AF 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 | 53.9% | 50.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.2% | 3.1% | 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 UB10 8AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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 | 39.9% | 32.5% | -7.4% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 57.7% | 7.4% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.9% | 52.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 41% | 31.9% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 13% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 10.2% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 4.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 17.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 51.1% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.8% 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 | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 24.4% | 36.9% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.3% | 1.3% | -8.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 50% | 33.8% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -47.6% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 7.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 59.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 59.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.2% | 25.2% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 19.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 59.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 31.5% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.9% | 0.8% | -25.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.1% | 37.2% | -27.1% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Hindu | 15.3% | 1.7% | 13.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 20% | 0.9% | 19.1% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 50.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.7% lower than the Hillingdon East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hillingdon East and the 269th lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 The Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,775,000 | 2025-01-27 | £1,787,640 |
| 11 The Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,610,000 | 2023-03-21 | £1,633,094 |
| 4 The Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,590,000 | 2022-12-20 | £1,564,712 |
| 26 The Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £2,210,000 | 2022-11-30 | £2,179,183 |
| 28A The Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2021-02-18 | £1,433,185 |
UB10 8AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
UB10 8AF 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School Belmont Road , UB8 1RB | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Breakspear School Bushey Road , UB10 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX | 2out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denham Village School Cheapside Lane , Denham UB9 5AE | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Locke Academy Bader Way , UB10 0FW | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vyners School Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Douay Martyrs Catholic School Edinburgh Drive , Ickenham UB10 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 3,503 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,587 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Field School Pentland Way , Ickenham UB10 8TS | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Middlesex College Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG | - not rated | 3,170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey | Ground Floor, The Atrium, 1 Harefield Road | 788 yd | |
| Kookaburra Coffee | Thornhill Park And Ride, London Road | 906 yd | |
| FoodSpace at Bristol Myers Squibb | Bristol-Myers Squibb, Unit 2 | 986 yd | |
| Compass Group at Mondelez | Cadbury House, Unit 3 | 986 yd | |
| Wilson Vale Catering at Amgen Ltd | Amgen Ltd, Unit 1 | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hole 19 Ltd | Uxbridge Golf Course, The Drive | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vyners School (Park Road Pitches) HUNTERS LODGE HUNTERS LODGE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Vyners School WARREN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Uxbridge Sports Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 969 yd |
| Hillingdon Sports And Leisure Complex GATTING WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,008 yd |
| Uxbridge Golf Course UXBRIDGE GOLF COURSE UXBRIDGE GOLF COURSE THE DRIVE | golf | 1,058 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 251.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.