Central Avenue is in Hayes and in Hillingdon district. UB3 2BU is located in the Wood End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hayes and Harlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Central Avenue, Hayes, UB3 2BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB3 2DE, UB3 2DG, UB3 2DJ, UB3 2DW, UB3 2DN, UB3 2JL, UB3 2JH, UB4 0RZ, UB4 0SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB3 2BU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 42.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 57.5% | 51.6% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 UB3 2BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 44.6% | 36.1% | -8.5% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 52% | 11.6% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 47.3% | 45.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.9% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.5% | 27.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 15.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 13% | 1.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 22.2% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 16% | 4.6% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 18.1% | 14.9% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 14.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Other Asian | 12.4% | 11.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 10.3% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 15.8% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 0.9% | -4.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 32.2% | 21.8% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -59.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 6% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 50.8% | 52.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 13.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.8% | 25.1% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 19.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.9% | 52.1% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 35.3% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 25.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 6.2% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 4.4% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 2.1% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.7% | 37.2% | -27.5% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 37.5% | 6.5% | 31.0% |
| Sikh | 11.1% | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 143.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.1% higher than the Belmore average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Central Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Belmore and the 154th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Central Avenue, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2014-03-21 | £446,386 |
| 167 Central Avenue, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2012-05-11 | £399,040 |
| 169 Central Avenue, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £198,500 | 2006-06-23 | £429,799 |
| 169 Central Avenue, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £114,500 | 2004-03-22 | £277,052 |
| 175 Central Avenue, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1997-11-24 | £411,277 |
UB3 2BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
UB3 2BU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in UB3 2BU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 1,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 3,208 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 | 3,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Triplett's CofE Primary School Hemmen Lane , UB3 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Minet Junior School Avondale Drive , UB3 3NR | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Minet Nursery and Infant School Avondale Drive , UB3 3NR | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Junior School Lansbury Drive , UB4 8SF | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Infant and Nursery School Lansbury Drive , UB4 8SF | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,162 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Studio schools | No | 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 | 1,685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedgewood School Weymouth Road , UB4 8NF | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows School Stipularis Drive , UB4 9QB | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School 165-169 The Broadway , UB1 1LS | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acorn House College 39-47 High Street , UB1 3HF | - not rated | 3,184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betesseb | 540 Uxbridge Road | 187 yd | |
| Grapes Tandoori Restaurant | 524 Uxbridge Road | 187 yd | |
| SarasaS | 630-634 Uxbridge Road | 204 yd | |
| Kulcha Express | 592 Uxbridge Road | 204 yd | |
| Friends Food Corner Ltd | 638 Uxbridge Road | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Bingo | 466-468 Uxbridge Road | 283 yd | |
| The Adam & Eve PH | The Adam And Eve Public House, 830 Uxbridge Road | 588 yd | |
| Hayes & Harlington Conservative Asso | Hayes Conservative Club, 141 Church Road | 812 yd | |
| Hayes Cricket Club (Bar) | Hayes Cricket Club Pavillion, The Green, Wood End | 829 yd | |
| Pub Punjabi | Bootlaces, 10-11 Broadway Parade, Coldharbour Lane | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door 2 Door Pizza Hayes | 564 Uxbridge Road | 172 yd | |
| Eelathu Suvai | 598 Uxbridge Road | 204 yd | |
| KFC | 650 Uxbridge Road | 204 yd | |
| Hayes Kebab Burger & Chicken | 614 Uxbridge Road | 204 yd | |
| Noor Mahal Sweets | 670 Uxbridge Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 482 Uxbridge Road | 283 yd | |
| Tesco | 734 Uxbridge Road | 291 yd | |
| Sadda Hayes | 686 Uxbridge Road | 291 yd | |
| Sainsbury | J Sainsbury Plc, Lombardy Retail Park, Coldharbour Lane | 541 yd | |
| Sainsbury Petrol Station | Petrol Station, Lombardy Retail Park, Coldharbour Lane | 541 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| More Energy (Uxbridge College Haynes Campus) COLDHARBOUR LANE | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Dr Triplett'S C Of E Primary School HEMMEN LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 307 yd |
| The Green THE GREEN THE GREEN WOOD END | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| Hayes & Yeading Fc (Closed) Church Road | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Minet Junior School AVONDALE DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Yeading Junior School CARLYON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.