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Harefield Road is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 1PS 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 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: UB8 1PZ, UB8 1PF, UB8 1QA, UB8 1NT, UB8 1PY, UB8 1NS, UB8 1PX, UB8 1XS, UB8 1PP.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB8 1PS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.2%47.1%-1.1% 51.0% -3.9%
Male51.8%52.9%1.1% 49.0% 3.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of UB8 1PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single28%27.7%-0.3% 37.9% -10.2%
Married: Opposite sex60.6%60.5%-0.1% 44.2% 16.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated0.7%1.8%1.1% 2.2% -0.4%
Divorced6.2%4.9%-1.3% 9.1% -4.2%
Widowed4.5%4.6%0.1% 6.1% -1.5%

Health

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 (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55%51.6%-3.4% 48.4% 3.2%
Good health35%34.3%-0.7% 33.6% 0.7%
Fair health6.5%12%5.5% 12.7% -0.7%
Bad health2.9%1.5%-1.4% 4.0% -2.5%
Very bad health0.6%0.5%-0.1% 1.2% -0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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 52.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.5%15.5%3.0% 18.2% -2.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.3%3.6%-5.7% 9.6% -6.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.8%13.1%-0.7% 13.4% -0.3%
Apprenticeship2.8%3%0.2% 5.3% -2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels12.5%10.3%-2.2% 16.9% -6.6%
Degree or Similar41.9%52.3%10.4% 33.8% 18.5%
Other7.3%2.1%-5.2% 2.8% -0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.3%0%-0.3% 1.1% -1.1%
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian17.6%15.3%-2.3% 3.1% 12.2%
Pakistani2.1%20.3%18.2% 2.7% 17.6%
Other Asian0%3.3%3.3% 1.6% 1.7%
Black African0.9%1.3%0.4% 2.5% -1.2%
Black Caribbean0.6%1%0.4% 1.0% 0.0%
Mixed White and Asian1.2%1%-0.2% 0.8% 0.2%
Mixed White and African0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 0.9% -0.6%
Mixed Other1.2%1.5%0.3% 0.8% 0.7%
White72.4%50.3%-22.1% 81.4% -31.1%
Arab1.2%3.5%2.3% 0.6% 2.9%
Other2.4%1.8%-0.6% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 71.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.1%71.2%-10.9% 83.2% -12.0%
European Union3.2%2.8%-0.4% 6.1% -3.3%
Rest of Europe0.6%0.5%-0.1% 0.8% -0.3%
Africa3.5%2.8%-0.7% 2.7% 0.1%
Middle East and Asia8.8%22%13.2% 5.6% 16.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.5%0.8%-0.7% 1.3% -0.5%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK81.2%70.9%-10.3% 83.2% -12.3%
10+ Years1.2%22.4%21.2% 9.8% 12.6%
5-10 Years1.2%5.5%4.3% 2.9% 2.6%
2-5 Years2.6%0.5%-2.1% 2.2% -1.7%
Less than 2 years13.8%0.8%-13.0% 1.9% -1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom85.4% 76.7% 8.7%
Ireland0.5% 0.6% -0.1%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Romania3.5% 0.9% 2.6%
Other EU countries1.3% 1.5% -0.2%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia5% 1.2% 3.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
No passport held3.3% 13.5% -10.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion22.1% 37.2% -15.1%
Christian33.1% 46.2% -13.1%
Hindu5.3% 1.7% 3.6%
Muslim19.3% 6.5% 12.8%
Sikh8% 0.9% 7.1%
Other religion2.3% 0.6% 1.7%
Not answered10% 6.0% 4.0%

Safety

Is Harefield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harefield Road was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.5% lower than the Hillingdon East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Harefield Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Hillingdon East and the 394th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.6%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£64,600
Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in UB8 1PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Harefield Road are based on 522 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hillingdon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for UB8 1PS

Average Price
£974,995
Semi-Detached
£867,040
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£986,990
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Harefield Road

Average Price
£670,770
Semi-Detached
£708,295
Terraced
£540,361
Detached
£934,788
Flats/Maisonettes
£348,852
Other
£19,200,120

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Harefield Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
The Bungalow, 245A Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£700,0002024-06-06 £741,176
186 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£840,0002023-06-16 £883,614
188 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£810,0002016-02-12 £977,927
186A Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£634,9502013-09-12 £1,098,952
192 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£585,0002012-10-20 £1,034,196
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for UB8 1PS

Employment

UB8 1PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee120
Retired67
Part-Time Employee49
Self-Employed38
Student (economically inactive)12
Looking after home or family12
Long-Term Sick or disabled10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)9
Unemployed8
Other5

Employment Industry

Education28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles24
Professional, scientific and technical activities23
Manufacturing14
Administrative and support service activities13
Information and communication12
Construction10
Transport and storage10
Accommodation and food service activities9
Human health and social work activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security8
Other8
Financial and insurance activities6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 2
Real estate activities2
Mining and quarrying1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hermitage Primary School
Belmont Road , UB8 1RB
- not rated 1,067 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's C of E Primary School
Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX
2out of 4 1,901 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
John Locke Academy
Bader Way , UB10 0FW
4out of 4 2,028 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rockingham Close , UB8 2UA
4out of 4 2,060 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
The Breakspear School
Bushey Road , UB10 8JA
3out of 4 2,123 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Vyners School
Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB
4out of 4 789 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School
Edinburgh Drive , Ickenham UB10 8QY
3out of 4 2,116 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Uxbridge High School
The Greenway , UB8 2PR
3out of 4 2,577 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Wood School
Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX
2out of 4 3,183 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Bishopshalt School
Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF
3out of 4 3,268 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College)
Park Road , UB8 1NQ
- not rated 1,033 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
ACS Hillingdon International School
108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE
- not rated 2,025 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
St Helen's College
Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX
- not rated 2,254 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Pentland Field School
Pentland Way , Ickenham UB10 8TS
3out of 4 2,697 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Olsen House School
85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD
- not rated 2,735 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Middlesex College
Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG
- not rated 2,784 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
BaxterstoreyGround Floor, The Atrium, 1 Harefield Road362 yd
FoodSpace at Bristol Myers SquibbBristol-Myers Squibb, Unit 2735 yd
Compass Group at MondelezCadbury House, Unit 3735 yd
Wilson Vale Catering at Amgen LtdAmgen Ltd, Unit 1735 yd
Hillingdon KitchenHillingdon Sports And Leisure Centre, Gatting Way737 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Uxbridge Sports ClubUxbridge Cricket Club, Park Road751 yd
Uxbridge And District Conservative Club46 Harefield Road978 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Vyners School (Park Road Pitches)
HUNTERS LODGE HUNTERS LODGE PARK ROAD
grass pitches238 yd
Uxbridge Sports Club
PARK ROAD
grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts567 yd
Hillingdon Sports And Leisure Complex
GATTING WAY
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool621 yd
Vyners School
WARREN ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts676 yd
Uxbridge College
PARK ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts957 yd
Hermitage Primary School
BELMONT ROAD
grass pitches1,033 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 76.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 76.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 76.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed30.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed168.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed7.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.