The Brambles, West Drayton, UB7 7UQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB7 7UQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	51.1%	49.5%	-1.6%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	48.9%	50.5%	1.6%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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 7UQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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	37.4%	44.4%	7.0%	37.9%	6.5%
Married: Opposite sex	43%	40.4%	-2.6%	44.2%	-3.8%
Separated	3.3%	1.5%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	14%	8.9%	-5.1%	9.1%	-0.2%
Widowed	2.3%	4.8%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

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	45.7%	48.1%	2.4%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	35.4%	30.9%	-4.5%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	13.5%	15.2%	1.7%	12.7%	2.5%
Bad health	4.2%	4.8%	0.6%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.4%	26.2%	-3.2%	18.2%	8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.8%	13.3%	-4.5%	9.6%	3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	17.3%	1.4%	13.4%	3.9%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	3%	1.1%	5.3%	-2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	16.2%	7.3%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	15.4%	21%	5.6%	33.8%	-12.8%
Other	10.7%	3%	-7.7%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.1% 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%	1.3%	1.3%	1.1%	0.2%
Indian	5.1%	9.1%	4.0%	3.1%	6.0%
Pakistani	2.3%	3.5%	1.2%	2.7%	0.8%
Other Asian	5.8%	3.7%	-2.1%	1.6%	2.1%
Black African	7.1%	11.2%	4.1%	2.5%	8.7%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	1.6%	0.5%	-1.1%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	3.9%	2.1%	-1.8%	0.9%	1.2%
Mixed Other	1.6%	1.1%	-0.5%	0.8%	0.3%
White	66.9%	53.1%	-13.8%	81.4%	-28.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	0.1%	2.0%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Arab	2.6%	2.7%	0.1%	0.6%	2.1%
Other	0%	6.7%	6.7%	1.6%	5.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 69.2% 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	74.6%	69.2%	-5.4%	83.2%	-14.0%
European Union	5.8%	8%	2.2%	6.1%	1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	1.9%	1.6%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	9%	9.1%	0.1%	2.7%	6.4%
Middle East and Asia	9.3%	11.5%	2.2%	5.6%	5.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	74.3%	68.6%	-5.7%	83.2%	-14.6%
10+ Years	2.3%	22.3%	20.0%	9.8%	12.5%
5-10 Years	2.6%	4.8%	2.2%	2.9%	1.9%
2-5 Years	6.8%	4.3%	-2.5%	2.2%	2.1%
Less than 2 years	14.1%	0%	-14.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.3%	76.7%	-7.4%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Portugal	4%	0.5%	3.5%
Lithuania	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Other EU countries	3.4%	1.5%	1.9%
Other Europe	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
Middle East	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Southern Asia	2.1%	1.2%	0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.1%	37.2%	-11.1%
Christian	38.4%	46.2%	-7.8%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	5.6%	1.7%	3.9%
Muslim	17.6%	6.5%	11.1%
Sikh	4.3%	0.9%	3.4%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is The Brambles Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Brambles was 147.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.1% lower than the Heathrow Villages average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Brambles has the 19th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Heathrow Villages and the 149th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in UB7 7UQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Brambles are based on 56 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hillingdon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Brambles, West Drayton, UB7 7UQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for UB7 7UQ

Average Price
£364,274

Semi-Detached
£438,604

Terraced
£423,616

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£267,767

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Brambles

Average Price
£363,479

Semi-Detached
£447,534

Terraced
£418,377

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£263,162

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The BramblesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 The Brambles, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£440,000	2024-07-18	£463,424
21 The Brambles, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£420,000	2023-12-15	£443,749
5 The Brambles, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£420,000	2022-07-29	£433,756
50 The Brambles, West Drayton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£312,500	2021-11-12	£336,842
36 The Brambles, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2019-09-27	£326,441

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for UB7 7UQ

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in UB7 7UQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	30
Retired	23
Looking after home or family	22
Student (economically inactive)	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Unemployed	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Other	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Transport and storage	16
Human health and social work activities	15
Education	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Construction	9
Manufacturing	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	4
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McMillan Early Childhood Centre Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD	4out of 4	3,894 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Martin's Church of England Primary School Rowan Road , UB7 7UF	3out of 4	219 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Laurel Lane Primary School Laurel Lane , UB7 7TX	3out of 4	398 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine Catholic Primary School Money Lane , UB7 7NX	3out of 4	985 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cherry Lane Primary School Sipson Road , UB7 9DL	3out of 4	1,097 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harmondsworth Primary School School Road , Harmondsworth UB7 0AU	3out of 4	1,176 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Harlington School Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB	3out of 4	2,932 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA	1out of 4	3,012 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Global Academy The Old Vinyl Factory , 1 Record Walk UB3 1DH	3out of 4	3,788 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE	3out of 4	4,533 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE	2out of 4	4,536 yd	Studio schools	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Windsor Forest Colleges Group Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY	- not rated	5,413 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lady Nafisa School Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG	- not rated	1,680 yd	Other independent school	No	Girls	More About School
The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ	3out of 4	1,998 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Young People's Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB	3out of 4	2,642 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF	4out of 4	3,281 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU	3out of 4	3,493 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cafe	8 Laurel Lane	271 yd
Cintias Cafe Bar	Ansell Garden Centre, Holloway Lane	675 yd
Sipson Tandoori Restaurant	5-9 Harmondsworth Road	926 yd
Kays Kitchen	14 The Green	1,089 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Five Bells	The Five Bells, High Street		851 yd
The Crown	The Crown, High Street		893 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peking Chef	2 Laurel Lane	308 yd
West Drayton Fish Bar	14 Sipson Road	905 yd
Favorite Chicken & Ribs	6 Sipson Road	905 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, 223 Station Road		1,062 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Martins Primary School ST MARTINS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARTINS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ROWAN ROAD	grass pitches	307 yd
Laurel Lane Primary School LAUREL LANE	grass pitches	439 yd
Townmead Wise Lane	grass pitches	550 yd
The Closes Recreation Ground Church Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	719 yd
West Drayton Youth Football Club (Cherry Lane) CHERRY LANE	grass pitches	952 yd
Cherry Lane Primary School SIPSON ROAD	grass pitches	989 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	13.6%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	178.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.