The Woods is in Ickenham, Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB10 8NN 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 Woods, Ickenham, Uxbridge, UB10 8NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB10 8NU, UB10 8NL, UB10 8PU, UB10 8NH, UB10 8NJ, UB10 8NZ, UB10 8NT, UB10 8NY, UB10 8LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB10 8NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of UB10 8NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% 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 | 20.6% | 20.8% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 63.5% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 19.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 44.2% | 49.9% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 33.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 12.1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.8% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 51.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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 | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 16.2% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 13.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 81% | 70% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 77.6% 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 | 80.4% | 77.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 7.8% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.1% | 77.6% | -1.5% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 20.3% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 0% | -15.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Hindu | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Woods was 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Hillingdon East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Woods has the 19th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hillingdon East and the 281st lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Woods, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2020-07-14 | £972,832 |
| 5 The Woods, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2018-03-01 | £1,155,391 |
UB10 8NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in UB10 8NN 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Breakspear School Bushey Road , UB10 8JA | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Primary School Sussex Road , Ickenham UB10 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Herlwyn Avenue , HA4 6EZ | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Farm Primary School Windsor Avenue , Hillingdon UB10 9PD | 4out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School Southcote Rise , HA4 7LW | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Douay Martyrs Catholic School Edinburgh Drive , Ickenham UB10 8QY | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vyners School Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ruislip High School Sidmouth Drive , HA4 0BY | 4out of 4 | 3,258 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentland Field School Pentland Way , Ickenham UB10 8TS | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 2,018 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedgewood School Weymouth Road , UB4 8NF | 3out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 3,890 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 35 Swakeleys Road | 492 yd | |
| Wick & Ceramc | 53 Swakeleys Road | 493 yd | |
| Savo?s | 47 Swakeleys Road | 494 yd | |
| Hot House Pizza | 47 Swakeleys Road | 494 yd | |
| Burgerbey | 51 Swakeleys Road | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Titchenham Inn | The Tichenham Inn, 11 Swakeleys Road | 504 yd | |
| Home and Bar Restaurant | The Fox And Geese, 16 High Road | 611 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | 2-4 High Road | 611 yd | |
| Swallow Inn | The Swallow Ph, Long Lane | 935 yd | |
| Ickenham Cricket Club | Ickenham Cricket Club Pavilion, Oak Avenue | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocco's Pizza | 15 Long Lane | 346 yd | |
| Peking Palace | 10 Glebe Avenue | 459 yd | |
| Blue Saffron | 14 Glebe Avenue | 459 yd | |
| Grub and Chip | 9 Swakeleys Road | 504 yd | |
| Zie Coffee | Hillingdon Underground Station, Long Lane | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Waitrose Ickenham | 53-55 High Road | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swakeleys Park The Avenue | tennis courts | 269 yd |
| The Douay Martyrs School Edinburgh Drive | 473 yd | |
| Ickenham Village Hall SWAKELEYS ROAD | 477 yd | |
| Ickenham United Reformed Church SWAKELEYS ROAD | 589 yd | |
| Tweeddale Playing Fields TWEEDDALE GROVE | grass pitches | 771 yd |
| The Douay Martyrs School Grass Pitches Sussex Road | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Glebe Primary School Sussex Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Vyners School WARREN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| The Breakspear School BUSHEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Ickenham Green PARKFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.