St Laurence Close is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 2HZ is located in the Colham & Cowley 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 St Laurence Close, Uxbridge, UB8 2HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3TJ, UB8 2HL, UB8 3SU, UB8 2HJ, UB8 2LL, UB8 2LJ, UB8 2HE, UB8 2LW, UB8 3TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB8 2HZ is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 51.8% | 46.6% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 53.4% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 41% | 40.8% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 43% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.5% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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% | 45.2% | -4.8% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 31% | 37.6% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 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 | 27.4% | 22.8% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 14.3% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 32.7% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 6.8% | 1.8% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.4% 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 | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 74.4% | 57.4% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -24.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 82.2% | 62.6% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 9.7% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 22.4% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 81% | 62.6% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 18.8% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.8% | 37.2% | -13.4% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Laurence Close was 116.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Laurence Close has the 47th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 227th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 St Laurence Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2019-07-19 | £543,770 |
| 3 St Laurence Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-07-10 | £457,787 |
| 7 St Laurence Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2017-03-27 | £457,948 |
| 10 St Laurence Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-02-01 | £522,230 |
| 11 St Laurence Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2014-08-26 | £548,839 |
UB8 2HZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colham Manor Primary School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Junior School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 1out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 2,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,256 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 | 3,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Forest Colleges Group Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY | - not rated | 5,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Young People's Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA4 | 34 High Road | 81 yd | |
| Lady Marmalade | 30 High Road | 81 yd | |
| The WatersEdge | Waters Edge, 4 Canal Cottages, Packet Boat Lane | 435 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | 7-8 Dellfield Parade, High Street | 559 yd | |
| Lebaneese Grill | 1 Station Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Malt Shovel Ph | Malt Shovel, 69 Iver Lane | 812 yd | |
| Three Steps | The 3 Steps Ph, High Street | 820 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Ph, High Street | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley Fish Bar | 28 High Road | 81 yd | |
| Lee Garden Oriental Express | 29 High Road | 81 yd | |
| Bagel Boyz | 125 Moorfield Road | 394 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizza | 121 Moorfield Road | 407 yd | |
| Smashdown Guys, Briyummy, Chido Mexicanos, Pretty treats, Loaded Box | 5 Dellfield Parade, High Street | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Esso Service Station, High Street | 331 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 1, Cowley Retail Park, High Road | 744 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Chantry Close | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowley St Laurence C Of E Primary School COWLEY ST LAURENCE CHILDREN'S CENTRE COWLEY ST LAURENCE CHILDREN'S CENTRE WORCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 318 yd |
| Panthers Health & Fitness Studio POINT WEST BUILDING POINT WEST BUILDING PACKET BOAT LANE | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Cowley Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| The Young People'S Academy FALLING LANE | grass pitches | 942 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.