Albany Close is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB10 8QW 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 Albany Close, Uxbridge, UB10 8QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB10 8QD, UB10 8PZ, UB10 8PY, UB10 8QB, UB10 8QE, UB10 8QH, UB10 8SS, UB10 8QQ, UB10 8SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB10 8QW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 45.8% | 49% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 54.2% | 51% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 27.3% | 28.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 59.8% | 4.9% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 6.9% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 50.8% | 43.5% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 38.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 14.6% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 12.7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.4% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 15.7% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 45.1% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 16% | 20.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 17.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 73% | 54.4% | -18.6% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 78.9% 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 | 85.9% | 78.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -4.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 13.5% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 79.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 19.4% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 0.8% | -11.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 13.8% | 0.9% | 12.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Close was 11.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.3% lower than the Hillingdon East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albany Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hillingdon East and the 28th lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Albany Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2021-08-18 | £868,324 |
| 3 Albany Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2016-12-08 | £1,033,643 |
| 2 Albany Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2000-02-29 | £1,338,333 |
| 1 Albany Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2000-02-29 | £1,402,500 |
UB10 8QW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Early Childhood Centre Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 4out of 4 | 4,960 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glebe Primary School Sussex Road , Ickenham UB10 8PH | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Breakspear School Bushey Road , UB10 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Farm Primary School Windsor Avenue , Hillingdon UB10 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Belmont Road , UB8 1RB | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School 160 Long Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0EH | 3out of 4 | 2,085 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 | 677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vyners School Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 2,874 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 | 1,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pentland Field School Pentland Way , Ickenham UB10 8TS | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 3,314 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedgewood School Weymouth Road , UB4 8NF | 3out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa's Cafe | 6 Hercies Road | 519 yd | |
| Betty's Cafe | 3 Hercies Road | 592 yd | |
| New Chicken Corner | 1 Western Parade, Long Lane | 650 yd | |
| Press breakfast & Brunch | 311 Long Lane | 670 yd | |
| Kookaburra Coffee | Thornhill Park And Ride, London Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swallow Inn | The Swallow Ph, Long Lane | 381 yd | |
| Royal Naval Association | Rear Of 388 | 711 yd | |
| RNA Uxbridge | Rna Uxbridge Branch Club House, 388b Long Lane | 718 yd | |
| The Titchenham Inn | The Tichenham Inn, 11 Swakeleys Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zie Coffee | Hillingdon Underground Station, Long Lane | 370 yd | |
| Centre Of Hope | 394 Long Lane | 664 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 398 Long Lane | 711 yd | |
| Rocco's Pizza | 15 Long Lane | 805 yd | |
| Peking Palace | 10 Glebe Avenue | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Douay Martyrs School Edinburgh Drive | 611 yd | |
| Swakeleys Park The Avenue | tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Vyners School WARREN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| The Douay Martyrs School Grass Pitches Sussex Road | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Ickenham Village Hall SWAKELEYS ROAD | 1,051 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.