Long Drive is in West Drayton and in Hillingdon district. UB7 7LJ is located in the West Drayton 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 Long Drive, West Drayton, UB7 7LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB7 7JE, UB7 7LQ, UB7 7LG, UB7 7LH, UB7 7JX, UB7 7JP, UB7 7JB, UB7 7LB, UB7 7JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB7 7LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 51% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53.6% | 49% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.7% | 38.2% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 48.2% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 50.2% | 46.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 42.2% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 14.5% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 9.3% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10.5% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 50% | 17.8% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 8.5% | 4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.6% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 16.7% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 13.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 78% | 56.6% | -21.4% | 81.4% | -24.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 60.3% 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 | 77.7% | 60.3% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 13.3% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 20% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 14.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 60.6% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 21% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 4.7% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Drive was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.0% lower than the Heathrow Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Long Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Heathrow Villages and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Long Drive, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £491,000 | 2018-07-16 | £581,462 |
| 2 Long Drive, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 1998-06-26 | £641,960 |
UB7 7LJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Drayton Primary School Kingston Lane , UB7 9EA | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Drayton Academy Kingston Lane , UB7 9EA | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine Catholic Primary School Money Lane , UB7 7NX | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 822 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | - not rated | 822 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townmead School Wise Lane , UB7 7EU | - not rated | 921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 2out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington School Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 5,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Forest Colleges Group Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY | - not rated | 5,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Tuition Centre Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 817 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 817 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The PRIDE Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 1,418 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pride Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palace Tandoori | 113 Station Road | 210 yd | |
| Best Food | 65 Station Road | 216 yd | |
| Trading as Theo's Greek Kitchen / Six Bells / Vici Lounge | 125 Station Road | 250 yd | |
| The Griddle Diner | 50 Station Road | 278 yd | |
| Kays Kitchen | 14 The Green | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues Bar | 5 Station Road | 358 yd | |
| De Burgh Arms Hotel | De Burgh Arms Hotel, High Street | 502 yd | |
| Ivy Leaf Club | Ivy Leaf Club, Wimpole Road | 734 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon Ph, 176 High Street | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic | 62 Swan Road | 154 yd | |
| New Wing Luck | 109 Station Road | 210 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 107 Station Road | 210 yd | |
| Butties | 91 Station Road | 210 yd | |
| Sea Shell Fish & Chips | 115 Station Road | 215 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 223 Station Road | 621 yd | |
| Iceland | 98-100 High Street | 858 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Unit 1, Hampstead House, 2 Spring Promenade | 1,002 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 141-161 High Street | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Drayton Academy WEST DRAYTON SCHOOL HOUSE WEST DRAYTON SCHOOL HOUSE KINGSTON LANE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| The Closes Recreation Ground Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Laurel Lane Primary School LAUREL LANE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| St Martins Primary School ST MARTINS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARTINS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ROWAN ROAD | grass pitches | 968 yd |
| Yiewsley Pool (Closed) Otterfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.