High Road is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 2HT is located in the Yiewsley 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 High Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 2HU, UB8 2RB, UB8 2HN, UB8 2JT, UB8 2HY, UB8 2JP, UB8 2YR, UB8 2BZ, UB8 2FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB8 2HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48% | 49.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 37.7% | 36.1% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 46.1% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 41.6% | 52.6% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 31.5% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 12.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around UB8 2HT this area, 28.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 28.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 10.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 17.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 28.6% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.5% 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 | 6.1% | 6.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 73.8% | 63.5% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 73.4% 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 | 76.3% | 73.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 72.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 22% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 12.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 1% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 0% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 172.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% higher than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 143 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 116th highest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddington Packet Boat High Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,655,000 | 2017-10-18 | £1,629,565 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence CofE Junior School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | - not rated | 597 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley Infant School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | - not rated | 661 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH | - not rated | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA | - not rated | 1,452 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 2out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 1,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Forest Colleges Group Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY | - not rated | 5,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pride Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 750 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry School Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 750 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The PRIDE Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 751 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Skills Hub Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | - not rated | 751 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | - not rated | 1,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The WatersEdge | Waters Edge, 4 Canal Cottages, Packet Boat Lane | 216 yd | |
| LA4 | 34 High Road | 238 yd | |
| Lady Marmalade | 30 High Road | 238 yd | |
| Tesco Staff Canteen | Tesco Extra, Chantry Close | 672 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Extra, Chantry Close | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | George And Dragon Ph, 176 High Street | 885 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel Ph | Malt Shovel, 69 Iver Lane | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley Fish Bar | 28 High Road | 238 yd | |
| Lee Garden Oriental Express | 29 High Road | 238 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizza | 121 Moorfield Road | 351 yd | |
| Bagel Boyz | 125 Moorfield Road | 354 yd | |
| Yo! Sushi | Tesco Extra, Chantry Close | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Cowley Retail Park, High Road | 456 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Esso Service Station, High Street | 622 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Chantry Close | 672 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 141-161 High Street | 876 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers Health & Fitness Studio POINT WEST BUILDING POINT WEST BUILDING PACKET BOAT LANE | health and fitness suite | 88 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 | 617 yd |
| The Young People'S Academy FALLING LANE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Cowley Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Yiewsley Pool (Closed) Otterfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 964 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.