Tavistock Road is in West Drayton and in Hillingdon district. UB7 7QY is located in the Yiewsley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Uxbridge and South Ruislip. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tavistock Road, West Drayton, UB7 7QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB7 7QZ, UB7 7RJ, UB7 7RH, UB7 7LZ, UB7 7RB, UB7 7RE, UB7 7RG, UB7 7RD, UB7 7RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB7 7QY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 54.2% | 48.7% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 51.3% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 UB7 7QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 36.1% | 44.2% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 43.9% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 53.9% | 57.1% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 30.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 11.4% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 7.8% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 11.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 11.4% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 50.5% | 17.6% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.8% 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 | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 5.6% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 64% | 55.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -25.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 70.5% | 55.1% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 17.7% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.7% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 55.1% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 19.9% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 8.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.4% | 6% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Road was 144.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% higher than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tavistock Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 143 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 174th highest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Tavistock Road, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-08-04 | £456,345 |
| 15 Tavistock Road, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £466,000 | 2022-09-16 | £477,252 |
| 17 Tavistock Road, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2014-06-27 | £484,574 |
| 15 Tavistock Road, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2012-12-20 | £428,728 |
| 24 Tavistock Road, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2011-09-14 | £460,058 |
| Full-Time Employee | 219 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | - not rated | 343 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH | - not rated | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine Catholic Primary School Money Lane , UB7 7NX | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Drayton Primary School Kingston Lane , UB7 9EA | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community 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 | 1,484 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 2out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Forest Colleges Group Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY | - not rated | 5,180 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 | 760 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 760 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The PRIDE Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 895 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 895 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pride Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 896 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rail Road Cafe | 11 High Street | 254 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 9 High Street | 255 yd | |
| Deccan Bawarchi & Caterers | 8 Station Road | 319 yd | |
| Go Sing Chinese Restaurant | 22 Station Road | 332 yd | |
| Drayton Tandoori | 2 Station Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Leaf Club | Ivy Leaf Club, Wimpole Road | 80 yd | |
| De Burgh Arms Hotel | De Burgh Arms Hotel, High Street | 292 yd | |
| Blues Bar | 5 Station Road | 375 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon Ph, 176 High Street | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshbites Pizza | 6 Station Road | 332 yd | |
| Mandarin Chinese Take Away | 42 High Street | 372 yd | |
| Popeye's Grill | 23 Station Road | 375 yd | |
| Sea Life Fish Bar and Kebabs House | 91 High Street | 384 yd | |
| Peri peri original | 77 High Street | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 98-100 High Street | 429 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 141-161 High Street | 454 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Chantry Close | 536 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Cowley Retail Park, High Road | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yiewsley Pool (Closed) Otterfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 625 yd |
| The Young People'S Academy FALLING LANE | grass pitches | 892 yd |
| West Drayton Academy WEST DRAYTON SCHOOL HOUSE WEST DRAYTON SCHOOL HOUSE KINGSTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.