Willow Avenue is in West Drayton and in Hillingdon district. UB7 8BW 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 Willow Avenue, West Drayton, UB7 8BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB7 8BP, UB7 8BN, UB7 8BU, UB7 8BT, UB7 8BH, UB7 8BL, UB7 8LH, UB7 8BJ, UB7 8BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB7 8BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 48.5% | 52% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 8BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 40% | 44.3% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 39% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 46.6% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 37.8% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 31.8% | 24.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 14.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 18.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 21% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 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 | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 6.4% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 14.2% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 11.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 70.9% | 59.9% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 81.6% | 72.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.9% | 72.2% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 19.3% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1.1% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Avenue was 58.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.6% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willow Avenue has the 38th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 334th lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Willow Avenue, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-02-03 | £459,912 |
| 13 Willow Avenue, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-05-20 | £190,351 |
| 19 Willow Avenue, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2013-07-19 | £452,753 |
| 1 Willow Avenue, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2012-06-22 | £434,143 |
| 3 Willow Avenue, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2008-06-30 | £417,118 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB7 8BW 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colham Manor Primary School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | 2out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Drayton Academy Kingston Lane , UB7 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | 3out of 4 | 1,693 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 | 368 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 2,583 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 | 4,080 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 5,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young People's Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Boys | 191-193 Horton Road | 591 yd | |
| John Guest staff Canteen | Unit 3, Horton Road | 715 yd | |
| Poppins Restaurant | 2 Fairfield Road | 794 yd | |
| West Drayton Kebab Centre | 33 Fairfield Road | 796 yd | |
| Thai Spice | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Football Club Bar | Uxbridge Football Club, Horton Road | 408 yd | |
| The Hut PH | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 865 yd | |
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 895 yd | |
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon Ph, 176 High Street | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree | 121 Falling Lane | 232 yd | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 119 Falling Lane | 232 yd | |
| Home Dining | Uxbridge Football Club, Horton Road | 408 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 30 Fairfield Road | 717 yd | |
| Violet Chippy | 55 Violet Avenue | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 98-100 High Street | 894 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 141-161 High Street | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Academy West London PARK VIEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 339 yd |
| Stockley Park Grass Pitches HORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Honeycroft Horton Road | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Evelyns Community School (Closed) Appletree Avenue | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Yiewsley Pool (Closed) Otterfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| The Young People'S Academy FALLING LANE | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Meadow High School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 151.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.