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Redfern Close is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 2XJ 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 Redfern Close, Uxbridge, UB8 2XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: UB8 2UP, UB8 2TZ, UB8 2RJ, UB8 2SZ, UB8 2TX, UB8 2UA, UB8 2UN, UB8 2AR, UB8 2TQ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB8 2XJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52%51.4%-0.6% 51.0% 0.4%
Male48%48.6%0.6% 49.0% -0.4%

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)
Single33.8%37.4%3.6% 37.9% -0.5%
Married: Opposite sex38.5%34.1%-4.4% 44.2% -10.1%
Married: Same sex0%0.5%0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Separated0.5%3.8%3.3% 2.2% 1.6%
Divorced15.9%15.9%0.0% 9.1% 6.8%
Widowed11.3%8.2%-3.1% 6.1% 2.1%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health37.3%33%-4.3% 48.4% -15.4%
Good health31.6%35.3%3.7% 33.6% 1.7%
Fair health22.2%22.9%0.7% 12.7% 10.2%
Bad health6.2%6.4%0.2% 4.0% 2.4%
Very bad health2.7%2.3%-0.4% 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 2XJ this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications41.5%30.5%-11.0% 18.2% 12.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.7%10.2%0.5% 9.6% 0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels9.2%12.8%3.6% 13.4% -0.6%
Apprenticeship1%3.7%2.7% 5.3% -1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.3%11.8%0.5% 16.9% -5.1%
Degree or Similar22.1%26.7%4.6% 33.8% -7.1%
Other5.1%4.3%-0.8% 2.8% 1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% 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)
Bangladeshi3.1%3.7%0.6% 1.1% 2.6%
Chinese1.3%0%-1.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian2.7%3.7%1.0% 3.1% 0.6%
Pakistani4%0.5%-3.5% 2.7% -2.2%
Other Asian2.7%6%3.3% 1.6% 4.4%
Black African1.8%6.9%5.1% 2.5% 4.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%1.8%1.4% 1.0% 0.8%
Other Black0.4%0%-0.4% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian1.3%0%-1.3% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.9%3.2%2.3% 0.9% 2.3%
Mixed Other0%2.8%2.8% 0.8% 2.0%
White80.4%66.5%-13.9% 81.4% -14.9%
Roma0%0.5%0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Arab0.4%2.8%2.4% 0.6% 2.2%
Other0%1.8%1.8% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 67% 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 Kingdom79.1%67%-12.1% 83.2% -16.2%
European Union3.1%11%7.9% 6.1% 4.9%
Rest of Europe0.4%1.4%1.0% 0.8% 0.6%
Africa3.1%5.5%2.4% 2.7% 2.8%
Middle East and Asia11.1%11.9%0.8% 5.6% 6.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.8%2.8%1.0% 1.3% 1.5%
Oceania1.3%0%-1.3% 0.3% -0.3%
British Overseas0%0.5%0.5% 0.0% 0.5%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK77.3%67.3%-10.0% 83.2% -15.9%
10+ Years3.1%21.7%18.6% 9.8% 11.9%
5-10 Years0.4%3.7%3.3% 2.9% 0.8%
2-5 Years5.8%5.1%-0.7% 2.2% 2.9%
Less than 2 years13.3%2.3%-11.0% 1.9% 0.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom75% 76.7% -1.7%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
Italy3.2% 0.6% 2.6%
Spain0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Lithuania0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Romania3.7% 0.9% 2.8%
Other EU countries0.9% 1.5% -0.6%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
South-East Asia1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
No passport held12% 13.5% -1.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion23.4% 37.2% -13.8%
Christian53.2% 46.2% 7.0%
Buddhist0.5% 0.5% 0.0%
Hindu0.5% 1.7% -1.2%
Muslim16.1% 6.5% 9.6%
Sikh2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Not answered4.1% 6.0% -1.9%

Safety

Is Redfern Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redfern Close was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.9% lower than the Hillingdon West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Redfern Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hillingdon West and the 239th lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.



🔎 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 2XJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Redfern Close are based on 4 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 Redfern Close, Uxbridge, UB8 2XJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for UB8 2XJ

Average Price
£251,412
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£251,412
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Redfern Close

Average Price
£258,134
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£258,134
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Redfern CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
2 Redfern Close, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£190,0002014-10-27 £262,210
6 Redfern Close, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£149,9502011-09-23 £258,936
2 Redfern Close, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£155,5002006-12-15 £264,066
2 Redfern Close, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£57,0001998-08-21 £247,322
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for UB8 2XJ

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in UB8 2XJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired62
Full-Time Employee46
Part-Time Employee17
Self-Employed13
Unemployed10
Student (economically inactive)10
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Other8
Looking after home or family8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles13
Education11
Administrative and support service activities11
Information and communication9
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Human health and social work activities7
Transport and storage6
Manufacturing6
Accommodation and food service activities5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security3
Financial and insurance activities3
Construction3
Other3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Mining and quarrying1

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 4,987 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 92 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehall Junior School
Cowley Road , UB8 2LX
3out of 4 727 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Whitehall Infant School
Cowley Road , UB8 2LX
3out of 4 727 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's C of E Primary School
Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX
2out of 4 930 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Hermitage Primary School
Belmont Road , UB8 1RB
- not rated 1,140 yd Academy converter 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 1,399 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishopshalt School
Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF
3out of 4 2,517 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Vyners School
Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB
4out of 4 2,522 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Wood School
Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX
2out of 4 3,133 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Swakeleys School for Girls
Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ
4out of 4 3,272 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 1,489 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Olsen House School
85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD
- not rated 764 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
West Middlesex College
Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG
- not rated 806 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brunel University
Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH
- not rated 1,766 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
ACS Hillingdon International School
108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE
- not rated 1,984 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Pield Heath House RC School
Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW
2out of 4 2,542 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
Dragon Rickshaw33 Rockingham Road42 yd
The Rusty Bike CafeGym Playground, Fassnidge Park, Rockingham Parade182 yd
Sushi Boom26 Cowley Road318 yd
d20 Board Game Cafe21a Windsor Street375 yd
Roosters Piri Piri43-44 Windsor Street382 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Dolphin PubThe Dolphin, Rockingham Road201 yd
Ivy Leaf Memorial ClubIvy Leaf Club, 8 Wellington Road203 yd
Hillingdon Canal ClubHillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road252 yd
Uxbridge Ex-Services Club12 Cowley Road318 yd
The Fig TreeThe Fig Tree Ph, 49 Windsor Street389 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
China Express20 Cowley Road318 yd
Woodland Pizza24 Cowley Road318 yd
Bento Boys22 Windsor Street362 yd
Chilli Indian Takeaway55a Cowley Road369 yd
Chipotle Mexican Grill - open 5 Feb 202348-49 High Street474 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Poundstretcher10-12 Pantile Walk381 yd
Iceland Foods Plc27 Market Square392 yd
Marks & Spencer Plc54 High Street466 yd
Tesco62 High Street496 yd
Sainsbury's Supermarkets LtdJ Sainsbury Plc, York Road965 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Rockingham Rec
Rockingham Road
grass pitches203 yd
Fassnidge Park
Rockingham Parade
tennis courts507 yd
Trugym Uxbridge
THE LEISURE BUILDING THE LEISURE BUILDING VINE STREET
health and fitness suite546 yd
Whitehall Junior School
WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL COWLEY ROAD
grass pitches560 yd
Simply Gym (Uxbridge)
HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite624 yd
Profiles For Women (Uxbridge) (Closed)
Colham House Colham House Bakers Road
health and fitness suite642 yd
Curves For Women (Uxbridge) (Closed)
Sussex Studios Sussex Studios REDFORD WAY
health and fitness suite652 yd
St Andrews Cofe Primary School
NURSERY WAYE
grass pitches800 yd
Active4Less (Uxbridge)
HIGH STREET
health and fitness suite823 yd
Raf Uxbridge (Closed)
Hillingdon Road
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,041 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 66.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 66.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 66.7%

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 speed78 Mbit/s
Average download speed76.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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