Candover Close is in Harmondsworth, West Drayton and in Hillingdon district. UB7 0BD is located in the Heathrow Villages 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 Candover Close, Harmondsworth, West Drayton, UB7 0BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB7 0BA, UB7 0AZ, UB7 0AN, UB7 0AW, UB7 0BG, UB7 0AR, UB7 0BB, UB7 0BH, UB7 0AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB7 0BD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.1% | 47.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 52.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 UB7 0BD 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 | 27.7% | 29.5% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.9% | 52% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8% | 7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 43.4% | 47.5% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 36.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.4% | 26.2% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 11.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 13.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 26.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.3% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.9% 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 | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 15.8% | 23% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 19.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 64.8% | 49.9% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -31.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 75.4% | 67.9% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 19.4% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 67.5% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 21.8% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 1.4% | -13.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 7.9% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 16.1% | 0.9% | 15.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Candover Close was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% lower than the Heathrow Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Candover Close has the 31st lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Heathrow Villages and the 297th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Candover Close, West Drayton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2024-04-30 | £388,751 |
| 36 Candover Close, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-04-12 | £554,573 |
| 20 Candover Close, West Drayton, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £647,000 | 2023-09-04 | £663,075 |
| 28 Candover Close, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-07-10 | £518,645 |
| 11 Candover Close, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-05-05 | £558,193 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 4,926 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmondsworth Primary School School Road , Harmondsworth UB7 0AU | 3out of 4 | 38 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Rowan Road , UB7 7UF | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathrow Primary School Heathrow Primary School , Harmondsworth Lane UB7 0JQ | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Lane Primary School Laurel Lane , UB7 7TX | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Lane Primary School Sipson Road , UB7 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,471 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 1out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | 3out of 4 | 4,512 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Nafisa School Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Green Corridor Main Road Nurseries , Stanwell Moor Road TW19 6BS | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,179 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young People's Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | 3out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 4,459 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Hong Kong Restaurant | 388 Bath Road | 536 yd | |
| Cintias Cafe Bar | Ansell Garden Centre, Holloway Lane | 544 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant, 400 Bath Road | 557 yd | |
| Kaniz Fine Indian Cuisine | 350-352 Bath Road | 589 yd | |
| Istanbul Grill, Fish and Chips | 358 Bath Road | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | The Crown, High Street | 311 yd | |
| The Five Bells | The Five Bells, High Street | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B J Sandwich Bar | 356 Bath Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Waterside, Speedbird Way | 713 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Waterside, Speedbird Way | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmondsworth Recreation Ground Summerhouse Lane | tennis courts | 96 yd |
| Springhealth Leisure Club (Heathrow) (Closed) Bath Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 662 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 | 62.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.