The Greenway is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 2PW is located in the Hillingdon West 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 The Greenway, Uxbridge, UB8 2PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 2PN, UB8 2BU, UB8 2PP, UB8 2BT, UB10 0AQ, UB8 2BW, UB8 2BN, UB8 2PR, UB8 2DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB8 2PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.8% | 50.4% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 57.2% | 49.6% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 52.8% | 56.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 27% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13% | 8.5% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 53.4% | 44.7% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.4% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 15% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 26.4% | 9.7% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 12% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 16.8% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 28.8% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 7% | 1.4% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.8% 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 | 4.6% | 5.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 65.5% | 57.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -23.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 75% | 59.9% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 12.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 17.3% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73% | 59.8% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 20.1% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 9.5% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.2% | 3.7% | -7.5% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.6% | 37.2% | -13.6% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Greenway was 163.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% higher than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Greenway has the 23rd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 120th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 The Greenway, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-06-28 | £633,125 |
| 103 The Greenway, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2012-07-06 | £557,055 |
| 101 The Greenway, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2003-04-07 | £320,027 |
| 105 The Greenway, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,100 | 1999-12-10 | £479,820 |
| 103 The Greenway, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1998-09-28 | £449,113 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB8 2PW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Junior School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Infant School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX | 2out of 4 | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Locke Academy Bader Way , UB10 0FW | 4out of 4 | 613 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rockingham Close , UB8 2UA | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 1out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,567 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 663 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Middlesex College Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs Taste Ltd | 1a Villier Street | 216 yd | |
| Churchills | 9 Hillingdon Road | 229 yd | |
| Holla Polo | Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 565 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Cafe | Sports Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 565 yd | |
| Bite | Eastern Gateway Building, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loco's bar | Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 573 yd | |
| Loco's Food | Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 573 yd | |
| Atik | 233 High Street | 817 yd | |
| Uxbridge Ex-Services Club | 12 Cowley Road | 855 yd | |
| Millers Tap; 88th Street; Value Mighty and Sin City Burger? | Millers Tap Ph, 219-221 High Street | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John`s Pizza | 102 Cowley Road | 572 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 112 Cowley Road | 572 yd | |
| Hot Box Chicken | 98 Cowley Road | 572 yd | |
| Chutneys Indian Takeaway | 116 Cowley Road | 572 yd | |
| Chilli Indian Takeaway | 55a Cowley Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl UK GmbH, 137 Cowley Road | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge High School THE GREENWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Centre KINGSTON LANE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 572 yd |
| Whitehall Junior School WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Raf Uxbridge (Closed) Hillingdon Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| St Andrews Cofe Primary School NURSERY WAYE | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Active4Less (Uxbridge) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 868 yd |
| Rockingham Rec Rockingham Road | grass pitches | 943 yd |
| Trugym Uxbridge THE LEISURE BUILDING THE LEISURE BUILDING VINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Hillingdon Golf Club DORSET WAY | golf | 983 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.