Overview of UB8 2RQ

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Austin Waye is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 2RQ 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 Austin Waye, Uxbridge, UB8 2RQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: UB8 2QT, UB8 2RF, UB8 2RE, UB8 2GN, UB8 2RH, UB8 2QU, UB8 2FT, UB8 2SP, UB8 2RG.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB8 2RQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.9%49.3%-3.6% 51.0% -1.7%
Male47.1%50.7%3.6% 49.0% 1.7%

Partnership Status

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 2RQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single50.3%45.7%-4.6% 37.9% 7.8%
Married: Opposite sex37.7%39.6%1.9% 44.2% -4.6%
Separated2%2%0.0% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced6%9.2%3.2% 9.1% 0.1%
Widowed4%3.5%-0.5% 6.1% -2.6%

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 health51.5%48%-3.5% 48.4% -0.4%
Good health32.7%35.3%2.6% 33.6% 1.7%
Fair health9.3%11.4%2.1% 12.7% -1.3%
Bad health4.2%4.6%0.4% 4.0% 0.6%
Very bad health2.3%0.7%-1.6% 1.2% -0.5%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications12.9%19.7%6.8% 18.2% 1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.3%8.4%-1.9% 9.6% -1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.4%15%3.6% 13.4% 1.6%
Apprenticeship1.1%3.5%2.4% 5.3% -1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels22.6%13.6%-9.0% 16.9% -3.3%
Degree or Similar32.3%36.1%3.8% 33.8% 2.3%
Other9.4%3.8%-5.6% 2.8% 1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi6.5%7.9%1.4% 1.1% 6.8%
Chinese2.1%0%-2.1% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian11.4%9.6%-1.8% 3.1% 6.5%
Pakistani7.9%5.6%-2.3% 2.7% 2.9%
Other Asian2.1%2.8%0.7% 1.6% 1.2%
Black African4.2%0.9%-3.3% 2.5% -1.6%
Black Caribbean2.3%3.5%1.2% 1.0% 2.5%
Other Black2.1%0%-2.1% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian2.8%2.1%-0.7% 0.8% 1.3%
Mixed White and African0%0.9%0.9% 0.4% 0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.6%1.2%-0.4% 0.9% 0.3%
Mixed Other3.2%1.6%-1.6% 0.8% 0.8%
White50.3%58.6%8.3% 81.4% -22.8%
Roma0%0.7%0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Arab1.6%2.6%1.0% 0.6% 2.0%
Other1.9%1.9%0.0% 1.6% 0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 61.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.4%61.7%-6.7% 83.2% -21.5%
European Union3.2%13.9%10.7% 6.1% 7.8%
Rest of Europe0.7%4.2%3.5% 0.8% 3.4%
Africa7.7%4.9%-2.8% 2.7% 2.2%
Middle East and Asia18.6%12.8%-5.8% 5.6% 7.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%1.9%1.2% 1.3% 0.6%
Oceania0.7%0.7%0.0% 0.3% 0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK66.4%61.7%-4.7% 83.2% -21.5%
10+ Years3.7%19.7%16.0% 9.8% 9.9%
5-10 Years8.1%7%-1.1% 2.9% 4.1%
2-5 Years7.7%7%-0.7% 2.2% 4.8%
Less than 2 years14.2%4.6%-9.6% 1.9% 2.7%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.7% 76.7% -8.0%
Ireland1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Italy1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Portugal1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland2.8% 1.3% 1.5%
Romania2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Other EU countries3% 1.5% 1.5%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Europe1.6% 0.2% 1.4%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Southern Asia3.2% 1.2% 2.0%
South-East Asia0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
North America and the Caribbean1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Oceania0.2% 0.1% 0.1%
No passport held9.5% 13.5% -4.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.9% 37.2% -13.3%
Christian38.7% 46.2% -7.5%
Buddhist1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Hindu4.4% 1.7% 2.7%
Muslim20.4% 6.5% 13.9%
Sikh1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered9.3% 6.0% 3.3%

Safety

Is Austin Waye Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Austin Waye was 133.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% higher than the Hillingdon West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Austin Waye has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hillingdon West and the 182nd highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.8%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,200
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in UB8 2RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Austin Waye are based on 60 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 Austin Waye, Uxbridge, UB8 2RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for UB8 2RQ

Average Price
£453,125
Semi-Detached
£495,201
Terraced
£434,409
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£392,470
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Austin Waye

Average Price
£446,291
Semi-Detached
£479,918
Terraced
£438,077
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£294,680
Other
£189,590

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Austin WayeStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
28 Austin Waye, Uxbridge, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£560,0002024-02-26 £592,150
43 Austin Waye, Uxbridge, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£430,0002024-02-01 £453,839
36 Austin Waye, Uxbridge, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£385,0002022-09-29 £390,810
48 Austin Waye, Uxbridge, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£356,0002017-08-04 £417,194
28 Austin Waye, Uxbridge, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£438,0002016-10-06 £531,370
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for UB8 2RQ

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in UB8 2RQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee159
Part-Time Employee30
Self-Employed28
Retired28
Student (economically inactive)25
Looking after home or family18
Long-Term Sick or disabled15
Other15
Unemployed14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)13

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles39
Human health and social work activities21
Transport and storage20
Education19
Administrative and support service activities19
Professional, scientific and technical activities16
Manufacturing16
Construction13
Other10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Financial and insurance activities5
Information and communication5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Real estate activities2
Mining and quarrying1
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 4,710 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rockingham Close , UB8 2UA
4out of 4 291 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehall Junior School
Cowley Road , UB8 2LX
3out of 4 422 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Whitehall Infant School
Cowley Road , UB8 2LX
3out of 4 422 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's C of E Primary School
Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX
2out of 4 865 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
John Locke Academy
Bader Way , UB10 0FW
4out of 4 1,163 yd Academy sponsor led 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 1,144 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishopshalt School
Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF
3out of 4 2,276 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Vyners School
Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB
4out of 4 2,759 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Wood School
Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX
2out of 4 3,003 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Swakeleys School for Girls
Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ
4out of 4 3,144 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 1,654 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 595 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Olsen House School
85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD
- not rated 595 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brunel University
Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH
- not rated 1,446 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
ACS Hillingdon International School
108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE
- not rated 1,944 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Pield Heath House RC School
Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW
2out of 4 2,219 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
1976 Cod106 Cowley Road288 yd
Sushi Boom26 Cowley Road368 yd
Dragon Rickshaw33 Rockingham Road423 yd
Royal Mail (Canteen)Uxbridge Delivery Office, Cowley Mill Road480 yd
River Walk Cafe @ The Pipemakers ArmsPipemakers Arms, 58 St John's Road482 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hillingdon Canal ClubHillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road261 yd
Uxbridge Ex-Services Club12 Cowley Road368 yd
Ivy Leaf Memorial ClubIvy Leaf Club, 8 Wellington Road368 yd
The Dolphin PubThe Dolphin, Rockingham Road466 yd
General ElliottThe General Elliott, St John's Road482 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chilli Indian Takeaway55a Cowley Road220 yd
Papa John`s Pizza102 Cowley Road288 yd
Hong Kong Kitchen112 Cowley Road288 yd
Hot Box Chicken98 Cowley Road288 yd
Chutneys Indian Takeaway116 Cowley Road288 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Iceland Foods Plc27 Market Square676 yd
Poundstretcher10-12 Pantile Walk692 yd
Marks & Spencer Plc54 High Street755 yd
LidlLidl UK GmbH, 137 Cowley Road755 yd
Tesco62 High Street824 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Rockingham Rec
Rockingham Road
grass pitches197 yd
Whitehall Junior School
WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL COWLEY ROAD
grass pitches304 yd
Trugym Uxbridge
THE LEISURE BUILDING THE LEISURE BUILDING VINE STREET
health and fitness suite688 yd
St Andrews Cofe Primary School
NURSERY WAYE
grass pitches761 yd
Fassnidge Park
Rockingham Parade
tennis courts887 yd
Active4Less (Uxbridge)
HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite888 yd
Profiles For Women (Uxbridge) (Closed)
Colham House Colham House Bakers Road
health and fitness suite889 yd
Curves For Women (Uxbridge) (Closed)
Sussex Studios Sussex Studios REDFORD WAY
health and fitness suite952 yd
Raf Uxbridge (Closed)
Hillingdon Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite964 yd
Simply Gym (Uxbridge)
HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite976 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 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%

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/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed161.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed21.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

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