Thornton Close is in West Drayton and in Hillingdon district. UB7 9LA 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 Thornton Close, West Drayton, UB7 9LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB7 9JX, UB7 9LG, UB7 9LE, UB7 9LW, UB7 9LN, UB7 9LS, UB7 9LP, UB7 9LF, UB7 9LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB7 9LA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36.4% | 38.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 34.4% | 50.7% | 16.3% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 30.9% | -12.8% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 27.4% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 28.2% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 11.9% | 3.9% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5% | 13.9% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 7.4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 73.8% | 53% | -20.8% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 79% | 70.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 18.1% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 70.1% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 21.4% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 2.2% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 13% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Sikh | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Close was 370.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 260.9% higher than the Pinkwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Thornton Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pinkwell and the 35th highest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Thornton Close, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-08-18 | £502,536 |
| 8 Thornton Close, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2022-12-08 | £460,104 |
| 15 Thornton Close, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-05-20 | £499,716 |
| 9 Thornton Close, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-03-16 | £474,847 |
| 16 Thornton Close, West Drayton, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £491,000 | 2019-08-23 | £606,774 |
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 5,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Drayton Primary School Kingston Lane , UB7 9EA | - not rated | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Drayton Academy Kingston Lane , UB7 9EA | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Lane Junior School Sipson Road , UB7 9DL | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Lane Infant School Sipson Road , UB7 9DL | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Lane Primary School Sipson Road , UB7 9DL | 2out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townmead School Wise Lane , UB7 7EU | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlington School Pinkwell Lane , Harlington UB3 1PB | - not rated | 1,955 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 2out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Tuition Centre Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Nafisa School Inglenook , Sipson Lane UB7 0JG | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Landon School Harmondsworth Aviation House , Harmondsworth Lane UB7 0LQ | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The PRIDE Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sipson Tandoori Restaurant | 5-9 Harmondsworth Road | 447 yd | |
| Trading as Theo's Greek Kitchen / Six Bells / Vici Lounge | 125 Station Road | 815 yd | |
| Palace Tandoori | 113 Station Road | 959 yd | |
| The Cafe | 8 Laurel Lane | 1,037 yd | |
| John Guest staff Canteen | Unit 3, Horton Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codfather Fish and Chips | 1 Mulberry Parade | 353 yd | |
| Royal Pizza | 12 Mulberry Parade | 353 yd | |
| West Drayton Fish Bar | 14 Sipson Road | 395 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 6 Sipson Road | 395 yd | |
| Sea Shell Fish & Chips | 115 Station Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | Unit 1, Hampstead House, 2 Spring Promenade | 415 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 223 Station Road | 418 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Drayton Youth Football Club (Cherry Lane) CHERRY LANE | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| West Drayton Academy WEST DRAYTON SCHOOL HOUSE WEST DRAYTON SCHOOL HOUSE KINGSTON LANE | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Heathpark Golf Club Stockley Road | golf | 590 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Heathrow) STOCKLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Cherry Lane Primary School SIPSON ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| The Closes Recreation Ground Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 941 yd |
| Laurel Lane Primary School LAUREL LANE | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| St Martins Primary School ST MARTINS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARTINS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ROWAN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.