Nursery Waye is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 2BL is located in the Hillingdon West 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 Nursery Waye, Uxbridge, UB8 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 2BJ, UB10 0AE, UB8 2BD, UB10 0TX, UB8 2BE, UB10 0WQ, UB8 2BG, UB10 0FY, UB10 0GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB8 2BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 44% | 48.7% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 36.3% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 42.9% | 48.6% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 29.9% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.9% | 22.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 9.8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 2.5% | -3.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 37.3% | 20.1% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 14.9% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 70.2% | 60.2% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 85.5% | 72% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 11.2% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 12.4% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 71.6% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 16.4% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 2.8% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Waye was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nursery Waye has the 56th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 373rd highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28A Nursery Waye, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-11-18 | £286,720 |
| 32 Nursery Waye, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-05-11 | £335,536 |
| 24A Nursery Waye, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-12-14 | £325,079 |
| 30 Nursery Waye, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-10-24 | £308,841 |
| 22 Nursery Waye, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2012-03-22 | £350,805 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB8 2BL 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX | 2out of 4 | 35 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Locke Academy Bader Way , UB10 0FW | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Junior School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Infant School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Belmont Road , UB8 1RB | - not rated | 868 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 | 668 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vyners School Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,330 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 | 1,022 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 | 1,080 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Middlesex College Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 1,815 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx Pizzeria - open 22 Dec 2023 | 233 High Street | 280 yd | |
| Lao Cheng Du Uxbridge | 230 High Street | 327 yd | |
| Churchills | 9 Hillingdon Road | 334 yd | |
| Red Iron Burgers Ltd | 280 High Street | 428 yd | |
| Bubble & Go | 8 New Arcade, High Street | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atik | 233 High Street | 280 yd | |
| Millers Tap; 88th Street; Value Mighty and Sin City Burger? | Millers Tap Ph, 219-221 High Street | 384 yd | |
| Three Tuns | Three Tuns Ph, 24 High Street | 582 yd | |
| Gardeners Arms | Gardeners Arms Ph, 119 Park Road | 619 yd | |
| Uxbridge Ex-Services Club | 12 Cowley Road | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peri Peri Cottage | 237-238 High Street | 280 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 234 High Street | 280 yd | |
| Kebab Choice | 232 High Street | 327 yd | |
| Subway | 224 High Street | 327 yd | |
| Ranchers Den | Piazza, 222 High Street | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 27 Market Square | 789 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 54 High Street | 810 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd | J Sainsbury Plc, York Road | 838 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 10-12 Pantile Walk | 845 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 High Street | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raf Uxbridge (Closed) Hillingdon Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 101 yd |
| St Andrews Cofe Primary School NURSERY WAYE | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Active4Less (Uxbridge) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Trugym Uxbridge THE LEISURE BUILDING THE LEISURE BUILDING VINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Whitehall Junior School WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Uxbridge High School THE GREENWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Uxbridge) (Closed) Colham House Colham House Bakers Road | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Rockingham Rec Rockingham Road | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Curves For Women (Uxbridge) (Closed) Sussex Studios Sussex Studios REDFORD WAY | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Hermitage Primary School BELMONT ROAD | grass pitches | 921 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.