Material Walk is in Hayes and in Hillingdon district. UB3 1DZ is located in the Hayes Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hayes and Harlington. This postcode has been in use since 2018-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Material Walk, Hayes, UB3 1DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB3 1DD, UB3 1HA, UB3 1DB, UB3 1AJ, UB3 1AL, UB3 1BA, UB3 4HP, UB3 4HW, UB3 1AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB3 1DZ is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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 | 52.2% | 45.8% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 54.2% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around UB3 1DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.7% | 57.9% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 36.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6% | 0.9% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) 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 | 49.1% | 58.3% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 5.3% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
In the area around UB3 1DZ this area, 4.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 4.4% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 6% | -13.9% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 6.6% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 61.6% | 37.2% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.5% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.1% 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% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 16.7% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 13.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 12.7% | 4% | -8.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 19.7% | 6.5% | -13.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 33.2% | 42.1% | 8.9% | 81.4% | -39.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.5% | 39.1% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 22% | 17.7% | 6.1% | 15.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 17.7% | 5.4% | -12.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 26% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 20.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 13.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 38.7% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -44.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 13.8% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 12.1% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 17.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 15.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 17.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 15.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.8% | 76.7% | -30.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 7.4% | 0.5% | 6.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.9% | 1.5% | 7.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.7% | 1.2% | 8.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Material Walk was 184.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Hayes Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Material Walk has the 20th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Hayes Town and the 94th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 520.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 40 Boiler House, 2 Material Walk, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-11-22 | £356,356 |
| Flat 34 Boiler House, 2 Material Walk, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-02-06 | £385,607 |
| Flat 8 Boiler House, 2 Material Walk, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-26 | £342,024 |
| Flat 15 Boiler House, 2 Material Walk, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-05-28 | £416,868 |
| Commercial Unit 1 Boiler House, 2 Material Walk, Hayes, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-05-14 | £459,624 |
| Full-Time Employee | 172 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 3,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove House Nursery School & Children's Centre 77a North Road , North Road UB1 2JG | 4out of 4 | 4,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botwell House Catholic Primary School Botwell Lane , UB3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lake Farm Park Academy Botwell Common Road , UB3 1JA | 3out of 4 | 952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Primary School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | 2out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Park Academy Phelps Way , Harlington UB3 4LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Minet Junior School Avondale Drive , UB3 3NR | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | 3out of 4 | 19 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington School Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Community College High Street , Cranford TW5 9PD | 4out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Primary School High Street , Cranford TW5 9RU | 4out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Nafisa School Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Unique Academy Ground Floor, Khosla House , Park Lane TW5 9WA | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nest Climbing | 1-7 Material Walk | 31 yd | |
| Falooda Wala | 10 Clayton Road | 272 yd | |
| Beefeater | 1 Millington Road | 295 yd | |
| Chixy's Grill | 1 Clayton Road | 327 yd | |
| Yangs | 5 Clayton Road | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes & Harlington Community Associa | Albert Road | 290 yd | |
| Captain Morgans | Captain Morgans, 9 Clayton Road | 327 yd | |
| The Old Crown | The Old Crown, 81 Station Road | 479 yd | |
| Hayes Bowls Club | The Pavilion, Central Avenue | 631 yd | |
| Inhibitions Night Club | The Woolpack Ph, Dawley Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smashdown Guys, Briyummy, Chido Mexicanos, Pretty Treats, Loaded Box | Boiler House, 2 Material Walk | 1 yd | |
| La Roma Pizza | 11a Clayton Road | 323 yd | |
| Town Kebab | 2 Clayton Road | 367 yd | |
| Phat Flavaz | 107a Station Road | 405 yd | |
| Orlando Pizza \ Top Boy Pizza | 5 Northfield Parade, Station Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd, Millington Road | 367 yd | |
| Tesco | North Hyde Service Station, 40-42 North Hyde Road | 538 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 27-37 Station Road | 566 yd | |
| Lidl | 1 Central Avenue | 860 yd | |
| Masala Bazaar | Carmel House, 4f Swallowfield Way | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Hi Indoor Bowls Club CRAUFORD BUSINESS PARK CRAUFORD BUSINESS PARK SILVERDALE ROAD | indoor bowls | 640 yd |
| Hayes Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre (Closed) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Botwell Green Sports & Leisure Centre EAST AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Olympian Fitness CHAILEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CHAILEY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PUMP LANE | health and fitness suite | 813 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 223.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 196.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.