Bridge Road is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 2QW is located in the Uxbridge 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 Bridge Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 2QN, UB8 2LX, UB8 2QP, UB8 2RE, UB8 2LY, UB8 2QS, UB8 2NF, UB8 2LR, UB8 2QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB8 2QW is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 51.7% | 46.5% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 53.5% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 2QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 55% | 42.4% | -12.6% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 41.2% | 7.3% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 8.4% | 4.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.2% | 53% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 32.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 15.3% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 9.7% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 7.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 24% | 16.5% | -7.5% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 43.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.8% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.9% 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 | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 14% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 61.2% | 52.9% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -28.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 70.3% | 60.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18% | 17.4% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 59.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 26.9% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 3.8% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.7% | 37.2% | -15.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 19.2% | 6.5% | 12.7% |
| Sikh | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Road was 88.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Hillingdon West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bridge Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hillingdon West and the 321st highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Bridge Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2024-06-27 | £423,163 |
| 77 Bridge Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-05-20 | £346,438 |
| 26 Bridge Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-09-21 | £371,187 |
| 13A Bridge Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,500 | 2023-02-16 | £203,256 |
| 13 Bridge Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £24,250 | 2021-07-20 | £26,057 |
UB8 2QW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2QW 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,489 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 | 224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Infant School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rockingham Close , UB8 2UA | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX | 2out of 4 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Locke Academy Bader Way , UB10 0FW | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vyners School Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB | 4out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,985 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 | 1,679 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Middlesex College Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG | - not rated | 673 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 1,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 Cod | 106 Cowley Road | 103 yd | |
| Royal Mail (Canteen) | Uxbridge Delivery Office, Cowley Mill Road | 425 yd | |
| Sushi Boom | 26 Cowley Road | 467 yd | |
| Chefs Taste Ltd | 1a Villier Street | 615 yd | |
| Dragon Rickshaw | 33 Rockingham Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Ex-Services Club | 12 Cowley Road | 467 yd | |
| Hillingdon Canal Club | Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road | 488 yd | |
| Ivy Leaf Memorial Club | Ivy Leaf Club, 8 Wellington Road | 520 yd | |
| General Elliott | The General Elliott, St John's Road | 648 yd | |
| The Dolphin Pub | The Dolphin, Rockingham Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John`s Pizza | 102 Cowley Road | 103 yd | |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 112 Cowley Road | 103 yd | |
| Hot Box Chicken | 98 Cowley Road | 103 yd | |
| Chutneys Indian Takeaway | 116 Cowley Road | 103 yd | |
| Shazza's Baps | 94 Cowley Mill Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl UK GmbH, 137 Cowley Road | 558 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 27 Market Square | 818 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 10-12 Pantile Walk | 846 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | 54 High Street | 893 yd | |
| Tesco | 62 High Street | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Junior School WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Rockingham Rec Rockingham Road | grass pitches | 391 yd |
| St Andrews Cofe Primary School NURSERY WAYE | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Trugym Uxbridge THE LEISURE BUILDING THE LEISURE BUILDING VINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 756 yd |
| Uxbridge High School THE GREENWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Raf Uxbridge (Closed) Hillingdon Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Active4Less (Uxbridge) HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Profiles For Women (Uxbridge) (Closed) Colham House Colham House Bakers Road | health and fitness suite | 996 yd |
| Fassnidge Park Rockingham Parade | tennis courts | 1,083 yd |
| Curves For Women (Uxbridge) (Closed) Sussex Studios Sussex Studios REDFORD WAY | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.