Shakespeare Avenue is in Hayes and in Hillingdon district. UB4 0BQ is located in the Belmore 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 Shakespeare Avenue, Hayes, UB4 0BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB4 0BP, UB4 0EE, UB4 0QR, UB4 0BW, UB4 0EF, UB4 0BH, UB4 0BG, UB4 0ED, UB4 0DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB4 0BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.2% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.8% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 UB4 0BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 34.6% | 31.5% | -3.1% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 55.2% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 42.4% | 54.8% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 30.5% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 11.2% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.4% | 24% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.8% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 30.2% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 16.7% | 4.7% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.2% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 29.9% | 27.2% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 24.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 19% | 20.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 18.9% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 30.7% | 24.2% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -57.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 6.9% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 11.2% |
In this area, just 39.3% 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 | 52.8% | 39.3% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -43.9% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 13.2% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 7.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31% | 37% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 31.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.9% 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 | 50.5% | 39.4% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 39.9% | 36.9% | 9.8% | 30.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.2% | 6.4% | -23.8% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 11.8% | 1.2% | 10.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.1% | 37.2% | -33.1% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 25.7% | 1.7% | 24.0% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 25.7% | 0.9% | 24.8% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Avenue was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Belmore average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shakespeare Avenue has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 114 local areas in Belmore and the 301st lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Shakespeare Avenue, Hayes, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2020-12-11 | £544,081 |
| 147 Shakespeare Avenue, Hayes, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2020-11-16 | £463,576 |
| 123 Shakespeare Avenue, Hayes, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-11-29 | £467,538 |
| 145 Shakespeare Avenue, Hayes, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2017-10-20 | £436,841 |
| 149 Shakespeare Avenue, Hayes, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-07-18 | £566,088 |
UB4 0BQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Early Childhood Centre Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 4out of 4 | 2,388 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 | 3,074 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeading Junior School Carlyon Road , UB4 0NR | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Junior School Lansbury Drive , UB4 8SF | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Park Infant and Nursery School Lansbury Drive , UB4 8SF | 3out of 4 | 772 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeading Infant and Nursery School Carlyon Road , Yeading Lane UB4 0NR | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmore Primary Academy Belmore Primary Academy , UB4 9LF | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnhill Community High School Yeading Lane , UB4 9LE | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 2,435 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 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows School Stipularis Drive , UB4 9QB | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedgewood School Weymouth Road , UB4 8NF | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Chilton School Bengarth Road , UB5 5LD | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayesha Siddiqa Girls School 165-169 The Broadway , UB1 1LS | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Acorn House College 39-47 High Street , UB1 3HF | - not rated | 3,088 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AROMA | The Industry Ph, 171 Yeading Lane | 469 yd | |
| Millennium Tandoori | 249 Yeading Lane | 599 yd | |
| Biryani Shack Ltd | 260 Yeading Lane | 737 yd | |
| GT Road | 262-264 Yeading Lane | 737 yd | |
| TSK Perfect Chicken | 260 Yeading Lane | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Bingo | 466-468 Uxbridge Road | 770 yd | |
| Barnhill Community Centre | Barnhill Community Centre, Ayles Road | 924 yd | |
| The Adam & Eve PH | The Adam And Eve Public House, 830 Uxbridge Road | 927 yd | |
| Walnut Tree | The Walnut Tree Public House, 115 Willow Tree Lane | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Mahal, Royal Indian Take-Away | 4 Willow Tree Lane | 670 yd | |
| Tennessee Express 3 | 11 Welbeck Court, Welbeck Avenue | 708 yd | |
| Ocean City | 248 Yeading Lane | 737 yd | |
| Virginia Chicken and Ribs | 266b Yeading Lane | 737 yd | |
| Hot House Pizza | 1 Yeading Lane | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 482 Uxbridge Road | 770 yd | |
| Tesco | 734 Uxbridge Road | 786 yd | |
| Sadda Hayes | 686 Uxbridge Road | 786 yd | |
| Sainsbury | J Sainsbury Plc, Lombardy Retail Park, Coldharbour Lane | 951 yd | |
| Sainsbury Petrol Station | Petrol Station, Lombardy Retail Park, Coldharbour Lane | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yeading Junior School CARLYON ROAD | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Barnhill Community High School YEADING LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Grange Park Junior School LANSBURY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Belmore Primary Academy OWEN ROAD | grass pitches | 951 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 | 193.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.