Yew Avenue is in West Drayton and in Hillingdon district. UB7 8PB 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 Yew Avenue, West Drayton, UB7 8PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB7 8AD, UB7 8LG, UB7 8LF, UB7 8QG, UB7 8QQ, UB7 8QF, UB7 8AE, UB7 8PA, UB7 8LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB7 8PB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50.4% | 52.1% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.9% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 8PB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.3% 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 | 39.3% | 48.3% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 36.5% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 45.9% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 38.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 22.5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 29.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 9.1% | 4.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 72.2% | 59.3% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -22.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 67.8% 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 | 75.5% | 67.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 11.4% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 12.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 67.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 22.5% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 6.7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 2% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yew Avenue was 107.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.0% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yew Avenue has the 57th highest crime rate of 143 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 263rd highest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Yew Avenue, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-03-18 | £513,704 |
| 39 Yew Avenue, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-09-29 | £465,507 |
| 25 Yew Avenue, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-06-23 | £514,714 |
| 47 Yew Avenue, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-02-10 | £535,186 |
| 25D Yew Avenue, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2020-11-13 | £594,723 |
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 2,349 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 | - not rated | 402 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | - not rated | 618 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colham Manor Junior School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colham Manor Primary School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | 3out of 4 | 988 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 | 2out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 4,052 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 | 5,364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The PRIDE Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 319 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 319 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pride Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 320 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry School Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 320 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Tuition Centre Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Drayton Kebab Centre | 33 Fairfield Road | 438 yd | |
| Poppins Restaurant | 2 Fairfield Road | 459 yd | |
| Trading as Sizzler Express / Biryani Express | 150 High Street | 489 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 114 High Street | 513 yd | |
| Alma Lusa Ltd | 121 High Street | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon Ph, 176 High Street | 483 yd | |
| Uxbridge Football Club Bar | Uxbridge Football Club, Horton Road | 824 yd | |
| Ivy Leaf Club | Ivy Leaf Club, Wimpole Road | 878 yd | |
| De Burgh Arms Hotel | De Burgh Arms Hotel, High Street | 887 yd | |
| Blues Bar | 5 Station Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Tree | 121 Falling Lane | 395 yd | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 119 Falling Lane | 395 yd | |
| Curry Corner | 30 Fairfield Road | 408 yd | |
| Hooked Fish and Chips | 1 Fairfield Road | 438 yd | |
| Kam Sun House | 10 Fairfield Road | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 98-100 High Street | 539 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 141-161 High Street | 556 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Chantry Close | 713 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Cowley Retail Park, High Road | 767 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Young People'S Academy FALLING LANE | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Yiewsley Pool (Closed) Otterfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 338 yd |
| Park Academy West London PARK VIEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Evelyns Community School (Closed) Appletree Avenue | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Honeycroft Horton Road | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Stockley Park Grass Pitches HORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Meadow High School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Panthers Health & Fitness Studio POINT WEST BUILDING POINT WEST BUILDING PACKET BOAT LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,026 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 | 91.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.5% |
| 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 | 237 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.