Varcoe Gardens is in Hayes and in Hillingdon district. UB3 2FF is located in the Wood End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Hayes and Harlington. This postcode has been in use since 2010-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Varcoe Gardens, Hayes, UB3 2FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB3 2FE, UB3 2FH, UB3 2PF, UB3 2PT, UB3 2PA, UB3 2FJ, UB3 1JP, UB3 2PU, UB3 1LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB3 2FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45% | 48.8% | 3.8% | 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 area around UB3 2FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 37.3% | 42.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 43.7% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 32.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.8% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 25.8% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.2% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.7% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 30.7% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 10.8% | 4.2% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.3% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 18% | 14.5% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 11.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 11.9% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 39.9% | 32.3% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -49.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 12.9% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 11.3% |
In this area, 56.9% 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 | 67.3% | 56.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7% | 9.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 21.8% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.6% | 56.8% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 32.1% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 22.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 3.2% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 11.2% | 1.7% | 9.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 25.4% | 6.5% | 18.9% |
| Sikh | 11.6% | 0.9% | 10.7% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Varcoe Gardens was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Varcoe Gardens has the 64th highest crime rate of 143 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 285th highest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% 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 3 Finnegan Lodge, 39 Varcoe Gardens, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2025-09-18 | £95,801 |
| Flat 4 Ostia Lodge, 2 Varcoe Gardens, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2025-06-20 | £320,665 |
| 12 Constantine House, 1 Varcoe Gardens, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-11 | £189,212 |
| 38 Varcoe Gardens, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-12-11 | £389,567 |
| 36 Varcoe Gardens, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-10-27 | £540,813 |
UB3 2FF 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.
The percentage of student residents living in UB3 2FF 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Other | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 3,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 4,288 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 | 4,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allenby Nursery School Allenby Road , UB1 2HX | - not rated | 5,140 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Primary School Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Park Junior School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Park Infant School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Park Community School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | - not rated | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Park Academy Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 388 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 3,591 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Middle School Tudor Road , UB1 1NX | - not rated | 3,748 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blair Peach Middle School Beaconsfield Road , UB1 1DR | - not rated | 4,028 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Middle School Featherstone Road , UB2 5AG | - not rated | 4,088 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durdans Park Middle School King George's Drive , Off Lady Margaret Road UB1 2PQ | - not rated | 4,383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | - not rated | 383 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellow Lane School Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 4,681 yd | Further education | 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 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedgewood School Weymouth Road , UB4 8NF | 3out of 4 | 2,096 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | - not rated | 2,557 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley Chicken | 7 Dawley Parade, Dawley Road | 495 yd | |
| Ali Baba Lounge | Unit 1, Newport Road | 892 yd | |
| Hayes End Chicken | 1282 Uxbridge Road | 893 yd | |
| The Beck Theatre | The Beck Theatre, Grange Road | 944 yd | |
| The Orangery | Club House, Stockley Park Golf Course, Bennetsfield Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Cricket Club (Bar) | Hayes Cricket Club Pavillion, The Green, Wood End | 811 yd | |
| The Wishing Well | The Wishing Well Ph, 1256 Uxbridge Road | 867 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 1370 Uxbridge Road | 1,009 yd | |
| Bar@Stockley | Club House, Stockley Park Golf Course, Bennetsfield Road | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Wei Kitchen | 5 Dawley Parade, Dawley Road | 495 yd | |
| Lots Of Rice | 759 Uxbridge Road | 857 yd | |
| Grants Atlanta Fish Bar | 777 Uxbridge Road | 857 yd | |
| Burgers Wings And Tings | The Wishing Well Ph, 1250-1256 Uxbridge Road | 867 yd | |
| Haji Baba Mangal | 1290 Uxbridge Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 1314 Uxbridge Road | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayes Stadium Sports Centre (Closed) Judge Heath Lane | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 26 yd |
| Rosedale College WOOD END GREEN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Wood End Park Academy JUDGE HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Lake Farm Country Club | cycling | 722 yd |
| Hayes End Methodist Church UXBRIDGE ROAD | 744 yd | |
| Rosedale Park Uxbridge Road | tennis courts | 763 yd |
| The Green THE GREEN THE GREEN WOOD END | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Hayes End Rec Kingsway | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Hayes & Yeading Fc (Closed) Church Road | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Stockley Park Golf Club STOCKLEY PINES GOLF COURSE STOCKLEY PINES GOLF COURSE BENNETSFIELD ROAD | golf | 1,019 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.