Gainsborough Road is in Hayes and in Hillingdon district. UB4 8NZ is located in the Charville 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 Gainsborough Road, Hayes, UB4 8NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB4 8NY, UB4 8QA, UB4 8QB, UB4 8NX, UB4 8QD, UB4 8PZ, UB4 8PQ, UB4 8QE, UB4 8PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB4 8NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.4% | -1.0% | 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 UB4 8NZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 42.7% | 45.8% | 3.1% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 45.5% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 52.7% | 55.7% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.7% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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% | 25.2% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.7% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 11.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 28.2% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.3% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 15.6% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 15.3% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.2% | -3.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 59.9% | 44.3% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -37.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 74.8% | 64.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 9.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 64.5% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 26.8% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 2.5% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Sikh | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Road was 4.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% lower than the Charville average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Gainsborough Road has the lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Charville and the 4th lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Gainsborough Road, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2024-03-20 | £293,806 |
| 22 Gainsborough Road, Hayes, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-12-16 | £152,684 |
| 36 Gainsborough Road, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-07-28 | £208,130 |
| 4 Gainsborough Road, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-12-17 | £245,106 |
| 38 Gainsborough Road, Hayes, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-02-28 | £213,333 |
UB4 8NZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in UB4 8NZ 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Early Childhood Centre Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 4out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Primary School Charville Lane West , Hillingdon UB10 0DB | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryefield Primary School Ryefield Avenue , Hillingdon UB10 9DE | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School 160 Long Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0EH | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Charville Academy Bury Avenue , UB4 8LF | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Farm Primary School Windsor Avenue , Hillingdon UB10 9PD | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 517 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 2,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Reed Academy Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ | 3out of 4 | 4,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,694 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,182 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Point / Punjabi Tadka | 140 Ryefield Avenue | 992 yd | |
| Cheat Treatz / Cheat Eatz | 159 Ryefield Avenue | 992 yd | |
| Kuku Peri Peri | 161 Ryefield Avenue | 992 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1-2 Marlborough Parade, Uxbridge Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Chummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant | 5-7 Blenheim Parade, Uxbridge Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Abbots RFC | Sports Ground Pavilion, Gainsborough Road | 297 yd | |
| Charville Social Club | Charville Community Centre, Bury Avenue | 759 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Uxbridge Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennies Fish & Chips | 26 Sutton Court Road | 979 yd | |
| Mio Pizza Ltd | 140 Ryefield Avenue | 992 yd | |
| China Nite | 167-167a Ryefield Avenue | 992 yd | |
| Stoby's Fish and Chips | 134 Ryefield Avenue | 992 yd | |
| Zeera Indian Takeaway | 163 Ryefield Avenue | 992 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pole Hill Open Space HOME COVERT HOME COVERT GROSVENOR CRESCENT | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Swakeleys School CLIFTON GARDENS | grass pitches | 498 yd |
| Highfield Primary School CHARVILLE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Oak Wood School SUTTON COURT ROAD | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Oak Wood School (Closed) CLIFTON GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Ryefield Primary School RYEFIELD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Charville Primary School BURY AVENUE | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Hewens College HEWENS PRIMARY SCHOOL HEWENS PRIMARY SCHOOL HEWENS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,022 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 | 196.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.