Heather Lane is in West Drayton and in Hillingdon district. UB7 8AL 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 Heather Lane, West Drayton, UB7 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB7 8BA, UB7 8AS, UB7 8BD, UB7 8AN, UB7 8AZ, UB7 8DR, UB7 8AW, UB7 8DJ, UB7 8BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB7 8AL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 56.4% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 43.6% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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% | 41.1% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 42.3% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.5% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 47% | 53.6% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 30.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around UB7 8AL this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 28.3% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 16.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 13.1% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 25.7% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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 | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 7.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 13.8% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 79.6% | 59.9% | -19.7% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 86.5% | 72.3% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 7.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 71.9% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 19.5% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Lane was 172.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.5% higher than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heather Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 107th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Heather Lane, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-07-26 | £617,164 |
| 29 Heather Lane, West Drayton, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-12-06 | £276,757 |
| 11 Heather Lane, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2014-02-28 | £416,065 |
| 5 Heather Lane, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £208,500 | 2008-09-15 | £410,892 |
| 11 Heather Lane, West Drayton, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2007-04-24 | £412,042 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB7 8AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Early Childhood Centre Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 4out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colham Manor Primary School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Primary School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 624 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 3,511 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young People's Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 833 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Hospital (Choices Restaurant) | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 767 yd | |
| Baby Boutique | Maternity, Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 767 yd | |
| Bevan's Cafe & Shop | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 767 yd | |
| West Drayton Kebab Centre | 33 Fairfield Road | 896 yd | |
| Trading as Sizzler Express / Biryani Express | 150 High Street | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 821 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon Ph, 176 High Street | 858 yd | |
| The Hut PH | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 1,088 yd | |
| Uxbridge Football Club Bar | Uxbridge Football Club, Horton Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree | 121 Falling Lane | 457 yd | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 119 Falling Lane | 457 yd | |
| Violet Chippy | 55 Violet Avenue | 488 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizza | 121 Moorfield Road | 682 yd | |
| Bagel Boyz | 125 Moorfield Road | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Cowley Retail Park, High Road | 920 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 141-161 High Street | 923 yd | |
| Tesco | 82-86 Pield Heath Road | 933 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Chantry Close | 978 yd | |
| Iceland | 98-100 High Street | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evelyns Community School (Closed) Appletree Avenue | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Meadow High School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| The Young People'S Academy FALLING LANE | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Park Academy West London PARK VIEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 522 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Yiewsley Pool (Closed) Otterfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| Pield Heath House School PIELD HEATH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 907 yd |
| Panthers Health & Fitness Studio POINT WEST BUILDING POINT WEST BUILDING PACKET BOAT LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,009 yd |
| Stockley Park Grass Pitches HORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 yd |
| Honeycroft Horton Road | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.