Cowley Road is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 2AG 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 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 2NJ, UB8 2AU, UB8 2BF, UB8 2BA, UB8 2FQ, UB8 2AX, UB8 2AY, UB8 2BY, UB8 2AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB8 2AG is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41% | 46.8% | 5.8% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 59% | 53.2% | -5.8% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 2AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 56.2% | 43.9% | -12.3% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 43.6% | 9.5% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 42.7% | 48.5% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 44.6% | 38.6% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 19.3% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 29.1% | 20.2% | -8.9% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 33.9% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2.7% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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 | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 12% | 8.7% | -3.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 11.3% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 56.1% | 53.8% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 64.1% | 59.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 14.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 18.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 59.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 22% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 6.5% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 4.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 7% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.1% | 76.7% | -7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 21.8% | 6.5% | 15.3% |
| Sikh | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowley Road was 143.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% higher than the Hillingdon West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowley Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hillingdon West and the 155th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Uk Gmbh, 137 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,000,000 | 2018-02-28 | £4,316,122 |
| 143 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2015-11-16 | £523,514 |
| 141 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2001-06-01 | £578,857 |
| 141 Cowley Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2001-06-01 | £578,857 |
UB8 2AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in UB8 2AG 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Junior School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Infant School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rockingham Close , UB8 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX | 2out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 1out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Middlesex College Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG | - not rated | 826 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 917 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail (Canteen) | Uxbridge Delivery Office, Cowley Mill Road | 470 yd | |
| Chefs Taste Ltd | 1a Villier Street | 493 yd | |
| Lebaneese Grill | 1 Station Road | 574 yd | |
| 1976 Cod | 106 Cowley Road | 601 yd | |
| Simply Scrumptious | Arun Building | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown | The Crown Ph, High Street | 448 yd | |
| Three Steps | The 3 Steps Ph, High Street | 586 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel Ph | Malt Shovel, 69 Iver Lane | 704 yd | |
| Loco's bar | Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 844 yd | |
| Loco's Food | Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Facilities Ltd | Unit 11, Trade City Business Park, Cowley Mill Road | 329 yd | |
| Hutt Grills ltd | 34 Cowley Mill Road | 483 yd | |
| Shazza's Baps | 94 Cowley Mill Road | 503 yd | |
| Burger Maxx and Crawley Grill Ltd | 2a High Street | 568 yd | |
| Micks Kebab House | 3 Station Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl UK GmbH, 137 Cowley Road | 14 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Esso Service Station, High Street | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Junior School WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Centre KINGSTON LANE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 787 yd |
| Uxbridge High School THE GREENWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Rockingham Rec Rockingham Road | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Cowley Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 958 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.