Woolacombe Way is in Hayes and in Hillingdon district. UB3 4ET is located in the Pinkwell 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 Woolacombe Way, Hayes, UB3 4ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB3 4ES, UB3 4EU, UB3 4EY, UB3 4EL, UB3 4EP, UB3 4JP, UB3 4JW, UB3 4EX, UB3 4LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB3 4ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 4ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 40.4% | 43.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 41.7% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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 | 50.1% | 60.4% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 25.7% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around UB3 4ET this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 29.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 13.5% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 18.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 13.6% | 5.3% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 10.4% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 16.8% | 21.8% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 19.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 47.1% | 31.6% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -49.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 69.4% | 67.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 12.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.4% | 67.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 28.4% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 1.5% | -7.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 0.8% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 24.7% | 46.2% | -21.5% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 40.6% | 6.5% | 34.1% |
| Sikh | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woolacombe Way was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.7% lower than the Heathrow Villages average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Woolacombe Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Heathrow Villages and the 91st lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Woolacombe Way, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-09-11 | £423,316 |
| 1 Woolacombe Way, Hayes, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2005-01-31 | £474,121 |
| 20 Woolacombe Way, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2000-03-31 | £479,890 |
| 18 Woolacombe Way, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2000-02-28 | £473,612 |
| 11 Woolacombe Way, Hayes, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £94,000 | 1999-12-03 | £396,845 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB3 4ET 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 | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 2,662 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 2,868 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 | 4,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford Park Academy Phelps Way , Harlington UB3 4LQ | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinkwell Primary School Pinkwell Lane , UB3 1PG | 2out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Byrd Primary Academy Victoria Lane , Harlington UB3 5EW | 1out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Botwell House Catholic Primary School Botwell Lane , UB3 2AB | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lake Farm Park Academy Botwell Common Road , UB3 1JA | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlington School Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranford Community College High Street , Cranford TW5 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 2out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 2,819 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 | 2,490 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 | 1,899 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Unique Academy Ground Floor, Khosla House , Park Lane TW5 9WA | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Nafisa School Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG | - not rated | 2,488 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 3,752 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baghcha Restaurant | Shepiston Lodge (Heathrow), 31 Shepiston Lane | 523 yd | |
| Curry Delight | 1 Northfield Parade, Station Road | 557 yd | |
| Mummy Yummy Cafe | Unit 3, Millington Road | 558 yd | |
| L D Hayes Ltd | BARRETT HOMES BUILDING SITE CANTEEN, Nestles Avenue | 712 yd | |
| Beefeater | 1 Millington Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western | The Great Western, Dawley Road | 533 yd | |
| Hayes & Harlington Community Associa | Albert Road | 687 yd | |
| Captain Morgans | Captain Morgans, 9 Clayton Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Port | 7 Redmead Road | 408 yd | |
| Joyes Chicken | 13 Dawley Road | 526 yd | |
| Karachi Walla | 70 North Hyde Road | 549 yd | |
| Orlando Pizza \ Top Boy Pizza | 5 Northfield Parade, Station Road | 557 yd | |
| Phat Bros | 8 Northfield Parade, Station Road | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | North Hyde Service Station, 40-42 North Hyde Road | 549 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda Stores Ltd, Millington Road | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cranford Park Academy Phelps Way | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Sam Phelps Recreation Ground (Closed) Shepiston Lane | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Sam Philips Sports Ground Oakington Avenue | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Harlington Sports Centre HARLINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL HARLINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL PINKWELL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 945 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Heathrow) SHEPISTON LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,071 yd |
| Jack Hi Indoor Bowls Club CRAUFORD BUSINESS PARK CRAUFORD BUSINESS PARK SILVERDALE ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,088 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.