Laurel Lane is in West Drayton and in Hillingdon district. UB7 7TX 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 Laurel Lane, West Drayton, UB7 7TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB7 7TZ, UB7 7TU, UB7 7TY, UB7 9NQ, UB7 9NH, UB7 9JN, UB7 9JS, UB7 7UG, UB7 7UR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB7 7TX 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 | 51.8% | 50.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.8% | 1.6% | 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 UB7 7TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 30.9% | 31.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 56.5% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 54.4% | 55% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 13.7% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 8.3% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 12% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 46.9% | 22.1% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 7.9% | 3.4% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 13.9% | 20.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 17.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 71.9% | 47.3% | -24.6% | 81.4% | -34.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 81.1% | 59.4% | -21.7% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 10.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 21.3% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 59.3% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 28.4% | 28.1% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 2.9% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 12.8% | 1.7% | 11.1% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Sikh | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Lane was 141.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Heathrow Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laurel Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Heathrow Villages and the 161st highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 130.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Laurel Lane, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2020-12-04 | £499,208 |
| 44 Laurel Lane, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2017-05-22 | £436,220 |
| 15 Laurel Lane, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2015-06-22 | £436,815 |
| 5 Laurel Lane, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2014-11-28 | £427,288 |
| 1 Laurel Lane, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2014-05-02 | £463,464 |
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Lane Primary School Laurel Lane , UB7 7TX | 3out of 4 | 68 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School Rowan Road , UB7 7UF | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine Catholic Primary School Money Lane , UB7 7NX | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Drayton Academy Kingston Lane , UB7 9EA | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Lane Primary School Sipson Road , UB7 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 1out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington School Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB | 3out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH | 3out of 4 | 3,552 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 4,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 4,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Nafisa School Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Young People's Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe | 8 Laurel Lane | 195 yd | |
| Sipson Tandoori Restaurant | 5-9 Harmondsworth Road | 497 yd | |
| Kays Kitchen | 14 The Green | 706 yd | |
| Trading as Theo's Greek Kitchen / Six Bells / Vici Lounge | 125 Station Road | 868 yd | |
| Palace Tandoori | 113 Station Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking Chef | 2 Laurel Lane | 158 yd | |
| West Drayton Fish Bar | 14 Sipson Road | 512 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 6 Sipson Road | 512 yd | |
| Garlic | 62 Swan Road | 850 yd | |
| Sea Shell Fish & Chips | 115 Station Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 223 Station Road | 620 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Lane Primary School LAUREL LANE | grass pitches | 136 yd |
| St Martins Primary School ST MARTINS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARTINS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ROWAN ROAD | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| The Closes Recreation Ground Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 296 yd |
| Townmead Wise Lane | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| West Drayton Youth Football Club (Cherry Lane) CHERRY LANE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| West Drayton Academy WEST DRAYTON SCHOOL HOUSE WEST DRAYTON SCHOOL HOUSE KINGSTON LANE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Cherry Lane Primary School SIPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 867 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 165.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.