Harefield Road is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 1PL is located in the Uxbridge 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 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 1AL, UB8 1BG, UB8 1XP, UB8 1BJ, UB8 1BQ, UB8 1AZ, UB8 1XR, UB8 1PN, UB8 1BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB8 1PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 UB8 1PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 45.1% | 43% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 39.7% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 57.6% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 27.6% | -10.4% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 12.4% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 12.3% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 7.4% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.4% | 50.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.3% | 69.4% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -12.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 68.6% 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 | 82% | 68.6% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 16.2% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.7% | 68.6% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 16.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 8.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.5% | 2.8% | -6.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 41.9% | 46.2% | -4.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harefield Road was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harefield Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 191st lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-14 | £471,495 |
| Flat 3 78 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2022-10-07 | £321,154 |
| Flat 1 78 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-01-28 | £339,895 |
| 80B Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-10-06 | £340,606 |
| 117 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-09-30 | £706,744 |
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| 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 | 5,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School Belmont Road , UB8 1RB | - not rated | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rockingham Close , UB8 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX | 2out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Locke Academy Bader Way , UB10 0FW | 4out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Junior School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vyners School Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Douay Martyrs Catholic School Edinburgh Drive , Ickenham UB10 8QY | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 3,110 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 869 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Middlesex College Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoodSpace at Bristol Myers Squibb | Bristol-Myers Squibb, Unit 2 | 448 yd | |
| Compass Group at Mondelez | Cadbury House, Unit 3 | 448 yd | |
| Wilson Vale Catering at Amgen Ltd | Amgen Ltd, Unit 1 | 448 yd | |
| Javitri | 112 High Street | 469 yd | |
| Pulse Cafe | Buckingham New University, 106 Oxford Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge And District Conservative Club | 46 Harefield Road | 165 yd | |
| Uxbridge Sports Club | Uxbridge Cricket Club, Park Road | 513 yd | |
| Bar Italia | Bar Italia, 120 High Street | 553 yd | |
| Crown & Treaty | Crown And Treaty House, 90 Oxford Road | 580 yd | |
| Whelans | Whelans, 135 High Street | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 Uxbridge | 31 Belmont Road | 582 yd | |
| Subway | 134 High Street | 617 yd | |
| Burger Kebab Galaxy | 20 Oxford Road, New Denham | 638 yd | |
| Bite Sandwich Bar | 14 Oxford Road, New Denham | 638 yd | |
| Ji Xin Chinese Take Away | 8 Cocks Yard, High Street | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | J Sainsbury Plc, York Road | 528 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 High Street | 683 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 54 High Street | 751 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 10-12 Pantile Walk | 812 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 27 Market Square | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Curves For Women (Uxbridge) (Closed) Sussex Studios Sussex Studios REDFORD WAY | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Simply Gym (Uxbridge) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Uxbridge) (Closed) Colham House Colham House Bakers Road | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Uxbridge Sports Club PARK ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 724 yd |
| Uxbridge College PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 738 yd |
| Fassnidge Park Rockingham Parade | tennis courts | 755 yd |
| Hillingdon Sports And Leisure Complex GATTING WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Vyners School (Park Road Pitches) HUNTERS LODGE HUNTERS LODGE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 910 yd |
| Trugym Uxbridge THE LEISURE BUILDING THE LEISURE BUILDING VINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 931 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.