The Parade, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2EP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB8 2EP is primarily male, with 55.6% 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	45.9%	44.4%	-1.5%	51.0%	-6.6%
Male	54.1%	55.6%	1.5%	49.0%	6.6%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	45.4%	40.9%	-4.5%	37.9%	3.0%
Married: Opposite sex	44.5%	44.7%	0.2%	44.2%	0.5%
Separated	0.5%	2.3%	1.8%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	4.1%	7%	2.9%	9.1%	-2.1%
Widowed	5.5%	5.1%	-0.4%	6.1%	-1.0%

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	50.4%	46.8%	-3.6%	48.4%	-1.6%
Good health	34.1%	35.3%	1.2%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	11%	13.9%	2.9%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	4.1%	4%	-0.1%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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	14.2%	21.8%	7.6%	18.2%	3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.7%	10.6%	-9.1%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	10.6%	-1.8%	13.4%	-2.8%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	5.6%	2.4%	5.3%	0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17%	16.2%	-0.8%	16.9%	-0.7%
Degree or Similar	24.8%	32.4%	7.6%	33.8%	-1.4%
Other	8.7%	2.8%	-5.9%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.1% 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	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	0.7%	0.5%
Indian	3.7%	9.5%	5.8%	3.1%	6.4%
Pakistani	3.3%	2.8%	-0.5%	2.7%	0.1%
Other Asian	4.9%	9.9%	5.0%	1.6%	8.3%
Black African	2.4%	5.5%	3.1%	2.5%	3.0%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	1.6%	0.8%	1.0%	0.6%
Other Black	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2%	0.8%	-1.2%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	3.2%	2.8%	0.9%	2.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	73.6%	58.1%	-15.5%	81.4%	-23.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
Arab	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	2.8%	5.1%	2.3%	1.6%	3.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.7% 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	78.5%	66.7%	-11.8%	83.2%	-16.5%
European Union	3.7%	9.5%	5.8%	6.1%	3.4%
Africa	3.7%	6%	2.3%	2.7%	3.3%
Middle East and Asia	14.2%	15.9%	1.7%	5.6%	10.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76.8%	66.4%	-10.4%	83.2%	-16.8%
10+ Years	7.3%	19.4%	12.1%	9.8%	9.6%
5-10 Years	3.7%	5.1%	1.4%	2.9%	2.2%
2-5 Years	2.8%	5.1%	2.3%	2.2%	2.9%
Less than 2 years	9.3%	4%	-5.3%	1.9%	2.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.7%	76.7%	-2.0%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Romania	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Other EU countries	2.4%	1.5%	0.9%
Central and Western Africa	2%	0.3%	1.7%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	2%	0.2%	1.8%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.4%	37.2%	-9.8%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	5.2%	1.7%	3.5%
Muslim	9.9%	6.5%	3.4%
Sikh	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is The Parade Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Parade was 194.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% higher than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Parade has the 18th highest crime rate of 143 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 87th highest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.1%.

🔎 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 2EP, 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 The Parade are based on 3 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 The Parade, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for UB8 2EP

Average Price
£427,661

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£535,131

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£212,719

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Parade

Average Price
£434,893

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£548,026

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£208,628

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The ParadeStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5B The Parade, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£241,000	2006-11-15	£512,188
6A The Parade, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£121,000	2004-11-29	£206,906
3 The Parade, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building	£88,000	1996-10-18	£581,714

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for UB8 2EP

Employment

UB8 2EP 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 2EP 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	79
Retired	43
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	20
Student (economically inactive)	19
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	16
Human health and social work activities	16
Transport and storage	14
Construction	12
Information and communication	12
Other	9
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	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	3,582 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Laurence CofE Junior School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH	- not rated	188 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH	- not rated	207 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH	3out of 4	207 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cowley Infant School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH	- not rated	224 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH	- not rated	1,393 yd	Community school	Yes	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	1,414 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR	- not rated	1,414 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA	- not rated	1,704 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF	3out of 4	1,823 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF	- not rated	1,823 yd	Foundation 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	2,972 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Windsor Forest Colleges Group Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY	- not rated	5,423 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	1,006 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW	3out of 4	1,169 yd	Non-maintained special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU	- not rated	1,245 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Pride Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB	- not rated	1,344 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Chantry School Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB	- not rated	1,344 yd	Foundation special school	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	Distance
The Coffee Shop	7-8 Dellfield Parade, High Street	130 yd
Lebaneese Grill	1 Station Road	416 yd
LA4	34 High Road	512 yd
Lady Marmalade	30 High Road	512 yd
The WatersEdge	Waters Edge, 4 Canal Cottages, Packet Boat Lane	835 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Three Steps	The 3 Steps Ph, High Street	371 yd
The Malt Shovel Ph	Malt Shovel, 69 Iver Lane	390 yd
The Crown	The Crown Ph, High Street	510 yd
Loco's bar	Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane	1,061 yd
Loco's Food	Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane	1,061 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Smashdown Guys, Briyummy, Chido Mexicanos, Pretty treats, Loaded Box	5 Dellfield Parade, High Street	146 yd
Blue Ginger	5 Dellfield Parade, High Street	146 yd
Cowley Inn	6 Dellfield Parade, High Street	146 yd
Herbies Pizza	2 Dellfield Parade, High Street	146 yd
Burger Maxx and Crawley Grill Ltd	2a High Street	393 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Express, Esso Service Station, High Street		136 yd
Lidl	Lidl UK GmbH, 137 Cowley Road		969 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cowley Recreation Ground High Street	grass pitches	63 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	196 yd
Panthers Health & Fitness Studio POINT WEST BUILDING POINT WEST BUILDING PACKET BOAT LANE	health and fitness suite	837 yd
Brunel University Sports Centre KINGSTON LANE	athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts	1,002 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.