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Old Mill Lane is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 2JH 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 Old Mill Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 2JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: UB8 2BS, UB8 2HD, SL0 9LH, SL0 9LF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB8 2JH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.8%51.9%6.1% 51.0% 0.9%
Male54.2%48.1%-6.1% 49.0% -0.9%

Partnership Status

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single42.4%39.4%-3.0% 37.9% 1.5%
Married: Opposite sex38.2%37.4%-0.8% 44.2% -6.8%
Separated2.9%3%0.1% 2.2% 0.8%
Divorced12.9%17.2%4.3% 9.1% 8.1%
Widowed3.5%3%-0.5% 6.1% -3.1%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55.3%52.3%-3.0% 48.4% 3.9%
Good health30%31.1%1.1% 33.6% -2.5%
Fair health9.5%9.1%-0.4% 12.7% -3.6%
Bad health3.2%5.3%2.1% 4.0% 1.3%
Very bad health2.1%2.3%0.2% 1.2% 1.1%

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.

In the area around UB8 2JH this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications13.5%8.9%-4.6% 18.2% -9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 11.8%9.9%-1.9% 9.6% 0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.2%18.8%7.6% 13.4% 5.4%
Apprenticeship3.5%5.9%2.4% 5.3% 0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17.1%13.9%-3.2% 16.9% -3.0%
Degree or Similar34.1%42.6%8.5% 33.8% 8.8%
Other8.8%0%-8.8% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian8.9%12.2%3.3% 3.1% 9.1%
Pakistani1.6%0%-1.6% 2.7% -2.7%
Other Asian2.1%3.8%1.7% 1.6% 2.2%
Black African7.9%0%-7.9% 2.5% -2.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%0.8%0.3% 0.8% 0.0%
Mixed White and African2.1%0%-2.1% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%2.3%1.8% 0.9% 1.4%
White72.1%79.4%7.3% 81.4% -2.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%1.5%1.5% 0.1% 1.4%
Other3.7%0%-3.7% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 77.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.5%77.4%6.9% 83.2% -5.8%
European Union3.2%10.5%7.3% 6.1% 4.4%
Rest of Europe0.5%1.5%1.0% 0.8% 0.7%
Africa10.5%3%-7.5% 2.7% 0.3%
Middle East and Asia12.1%5.3%-6.8% 5.6% -0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.6%0.8%-1.8% 1.3% -0.5%
Oceania0.5%1.5%1.0% 0.3% 1.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK68.9%78%9.1% 83.2% -5.2%
10+ Years3.2%12.9%9.7% 9.8% 3.1%
5-10 Years4.7%3%-1.7% 2.9% 0.1%
2-5 Years9.5%3.8%-5.7% 2.2% 1.6%
Less than 2 years13.7%2.3%-11.4% 1.9% 0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom81.1% 76.7% 4.4%
Ireland3% 0.6% 2.4%
Germany0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Italy0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Poland1.5% 1.3% 0.2%
Romania6.8% 0.9% 5.9%
Other EU countries1.5% 1.5% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
North America and the Caribbean0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
No passport held3% 13.5% -10.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion35.6% 37.2% -1.6%
Christian43.9% 46.2% -2.3%
Buddhist1.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Hindu15.9% 1.7% 14.2%
Jewish0.8% 0.5% 0.3%
Not answered2.3% 6.0% -3.7%

Safety

Is Old Mill Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Mill Lane was 155.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% higher than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Old Mill Lane has the 26th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 138th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.9%.



🔎 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 2JH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Old Mill Lane are based on 14 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 Old Mill Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 2JH

Estimated Average Property Prices for UB8 2JH

Average Price
£1,048,921
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,487,715
Flats/Maisonettes
£342,324
Other
£268,142

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Mill Lane

Average Price
£1,263,882
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,518,803
Flats/Maisonettes
£354,797
Other
£277,912

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Mill LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
New Gables Old Mill Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£850,0002022-02-28 £891,419
Flat 1 Lake House Old Mill Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£325,0002021-10-27 £354,797
Lakeside Lodge Old Mill Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£325,0002021-10-27 £354,797
Woodland View Old Mill Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London
Other, an established residential building
£260,0002016-12-12 £277,912
Huntsmoor Weir Old Mill Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£800,0002011-05-10 £1,508,571
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for UB8 2JH

Employment

UB8 2JH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

UB8 2JH 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee36
Self-Employed19
Retired17
Looking after home or family8
Student (economically inactive)7
Part-Time Employee5
Other3
Long-Term Sick or disabled2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1
Unemployed1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Education13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Manufacturing9
Human health and social work activities9
Transport and storage9
Professional, scientific and technical activities8
Accommodation and food service activities6
Administrative and support service activities6
Construction5
Other4
Information and communication3
Financial and insurance activities1
Real estate activities1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
McMillan Early Childhood Centre
Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD
4out of 4 4,212 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
3out of 4 851 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Iver Village Infant School
Grange Way , SL0 9NT
3out of 4 1,584 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehall Junior School
Cowley Road , UB8 2LX
3out of 4 1,702 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Whitehall Infant School
Cowley Road , UB8 2LX
3out of 4 1,702 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Rabbsfarm Primary School
Gordon Road , UB7 8AH
3out of 4 1,795 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
3out of 4 1,835 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Park Academy West London
Park View Road , UB8 3GA
1out of 4 2,427 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bishopshalt School
Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF
3out of 4 2,448 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Wood School
Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX
2out of 4 3,549 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Swakeleys School for Girls
Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ
4out of 4 3,680 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College)
Park Road , UB8 1NQ
- not rated 3,254 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Windsor Forest Colleges Group
Station Road , Langley SL3 8BY
- not rated 4,850 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Middlesex College
Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG
- not rated 1,522 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brunel University
Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH
- not rated 1,538 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Olsen House School
85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD
- not rated 1,609 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Young People's Academy
Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB
3out of 4 1,799 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Pield Heath House RC School
Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW
2out of 4 1,826 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Coffee Shop7-8 Dellfield Parade, High Street625 yd
LA434 High Road747 yd
Lady Marmalade30 High Road747 yd
Lebaneese Grill1 Station Road796 yd
The WatersEdgeWaters Edge, 4 Canal Cottages, Packet Boat Lane888 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Malt Shovel PhMalt Shovel, 69 Iver Lane441 yd
Three StepsThe 3 Steps Ph, High Street671 yd
The CrownThe Crown Ph, High Street784 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Smashdown Guys, Briyummy, Chido Mexicanos, Pretty treats, Loaded Box5 Dellfield Parade, High Street632 yd
Blue Ginger5 Dellfield Parade, High Street632 yd
Cowley Inn6 Dellfield Parade, High Street632 yd
Herbies Pizza2 Dellfield Parade, High Street632 yd
Burger Maxx and Crawley Grill Ltd2a High Street726 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoTesco Express, Esso Service Station, High Street521 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Cowley Recreation Ground
High Street
grass pitches483 yd
Cowley St Laurence C Of E Primary School
COWLEY ST LAURENCE CHILDREN'S CENTRE COWLEY ST LAURENCE CHILDREN'S CENTRE WORCESTER ROAD
grass pitches694 yd
Panthers Health & Fitness Studio
POINT WEST BUILDING POINT WEST BUILDING PACKET BOAT LANE
health and fitness suite1,006 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 52.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 28.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 28.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 28.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s38.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed35.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed31.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed68.44 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed68.44 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed6.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.