Violet Cottages, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2EJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB8 2EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.3%	50.9%	-0.4%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	48.7%	49.1%	0.4%	49.0%	0.1%

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 area around UB8 2EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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	51.8%	45.6%	-6.2%	37.9%	7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	39%	43.5%	4.5%	44.2%	-0.7%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	3.7%	5.8%	2.1%	9.1%	-3.3%
Widowed	4.2%	4.3%	0.1%	6.1%	-1.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	56.4%	48.1%	-8.3%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	31.1%	36.5%	5.4%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	10.4%	9.9%	-0.5%	12.7%	-2.8%
Bad health	1.8%	4.5%	2.7%	4.0%	0.5%
Very bad health	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.3%	13.5%	2.2%	18.2%	-4.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.6%	8%	-0.6%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	11.6%	-4.1%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	6.4%	2.7%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	30.4%	22.3%	-8.1%	16.9%	5.4%
Degree or Similar	24.9%	35.5%	10.6%	33.8%	1.7%
Other	5.5%	2.8%	-2.7%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.9% 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	2.2%	3.2%	1.0%	1.1%	2.1%
Chinese	2.6%	1.7%	-0.9%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	6.2%	7.1%	0.9%	3.1%	4.0%
Pakistani	1.5%	7.1%	5.6%	2.7%	4.4%
Other Asian	7.5%	1.7%	-5.8%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	2.2%	6.9%	4.7%	2.5%	4.4%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	1.0%	-0.5%
Other Black	0.7%	1%	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2.2%	0.5%	-1.7%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.2%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0.9%	1%	0.1%	0.8%	0.2%
White	71.6%	55.9%	-15.7%	81.4%	-25.5%
Arab	0.7%	5.1%	4.4%	0.6%	4.5%
Other	0.2%	7.6%	7.4%	1.6%	6.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 63% 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	81.5%	63%	-18.5%	83.2%	-20.2%
European Union	3.1%	7.2%	4.1%	6.1%	1.1%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	3.7%	2.8%	0.8%	2.9%
Africa	4.4%	7.4%	3.0%	2.7%	4.7%
Middle East and Asia	9.3%	16.9%	7.6%	5.6%	11.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	1.3%	0.4%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80%	62.9%	-17.1%	83.2%	-20.3%
10+ Years	4.4%	20.5%	16.1%	9.8%	10.7%
5-10 Years	2%	5.7%	3.7%	2.9%	2.8%
2-5 Years	3.3%	5.2%	1.9%	2.2%	3.0%
Less than 2 years	10.4%	5.7%	-4.7%	1.9%	3.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.3%	76.7%	-8.4%
Ireland	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Romania	2.2%	0.9%	1.3%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Other Europe	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
North Africa	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	2.5%	0.2%	2.3%
Eastern Asia	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Southern Asia	4%	1.2%	2.8%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	10.1%	13.5%	-3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.1%	37.2%	-13.1%
Christian	40.3%	46.2%	-5.9%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	3.2%	1.7%	1.5%
Muslim	20.4%	6.5%	13.9%
Sikh	3.5%	0.9%	2.6%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is Violet Cottages Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Violet Cottages was 110.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Violet Cottages has the 55th highest crime rate of 143 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 254th highest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,900

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in UB8 2EJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Violet Cottages are based on 1 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 Violet Cottages, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2EJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for UB8 2EJ

Average Price
£166,592

Semi-Detached
£166,592

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Violet Cottages

Average Price
£170,950

Semi-Detached
£170,950

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Violet CottagesStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Violet Cottages, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2015-07-24	£171,285

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for UB8 2EJ

Employment

UB8 2EJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2EJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	96
Student (economically inactive)	61
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	27
Looking after home or family	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	19
Other	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	44
Human health and social work activities	27
Education	22
Construction	22
Transport and storage	21
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Other	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	6
Manufacturing	5
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD	3out of 4	3,627 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH	- not rated	385 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH	3out of 4	385 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Laurence CofE Junior School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH	- not rated	425 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cowley Infant School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH	- not rated	427 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitehall Junior School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX	3out of 4	1,268 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR	- not rated	1,150 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR	- not rated	1,150 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF	3out of 4	1,684 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF	- not rated	1,684 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA	- not rated	1,786 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) Park Road , UB8 1NQ	- not rated	2,693 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH	- not rated	782 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW	3out of 4	1,120 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU	- not rated	1,291 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
West Middlesex College Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG	- not rated	1,523 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Pride Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB	- not rated	1,553 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lebaneese Grill	1 Station Road	136 yd
The Coffee Shop	7-8 Dellfield Parade, High Street	158 yd
Holla Polo	Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane	782 yd
Whistle Stop Cafe	Sports Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane	782 yd
Bite	Eastern Gateway Building, Brunel University, Kingston Lane	782 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Three Steps	The 3 Steps Ph, High Street	127 yd
The Crown	The Crown Ph, High Street	242 yd
The Malt Shovel Ph	Malt Shovel, 69 Iver Lane	325 yd
Loco's bar	Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane	843 yd
Loco's Food	Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane	843 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger Maxx and Crawley Grill Ltd	2a High Street	121 yd
Micks Kebab House	3 Station Road	136 yd
Smashdown Guys, Briyummy, Chido Mexicanos, Pretty treats, Loaded Box	5 Dellfield Parade, High Street	142 yd
Blue Ginger	5 Dellfield Parade, High Street	142 yd
Cowley Inn	6 Dellfield Parade, High Street	142 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, Esso Service Station, High Street		418 yd
Lidl	Lidl UK GmbH, 137 Cowley Road		700 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cowley Recreation Ground High Street	grass pitches	303 yd
Cowley St Laurence C Of E Primary School COWLEY ST LAURENCE CHILDREN'S CENTRE COWLEY ST LAURENCE CHILDREN'S CENTRE WORCESTER ROAD	grass pitches	412 yd
Brunel University Sports Centre KINGSTON LANE	athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts	779 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.