Overview of UB8 2XQ

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

Nearby postcodes are: UB8 2XH, UB8 2XX, UB8 2RA, UB8 2XG, UB8 2XF, UB8 2QY, UB8 2RX, UB8 2XE, UB8 2QD.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB8 2XQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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)
Female44.1%47.9%3.8% 51.0% -3.1%
Male55.9%52.1%-3.8% 49.0% 3.1%

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)
Single43.3%37.6%-5.7% 37.9% -0.3%
Married: Opposite sex42.9%45.4%2.5% 44.2% 1.2%
Married: Same sex1.1%0.7%-0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%1.1%1.1% 0.1% 1.0%
Separated3.4%2.6%-0.8% 2.2% 0.4%
Divorced6.7%6.6%-0.1% 9.1% -2.5%
Widowed2.6%5.9%3.3% 6.1% -0.2%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health52.5%46.9%-5.6% 48.4% -1.5%
Good health34.6%41.6%7.0% 33.6% 8.0%
Fair health9.9%9.1%-0.8% 12.7% -3.6%
Bad health3.1%2.4%-0.7% 4.0% -1.6%

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 qualifications11.2%16.8%5.6% 18.2% -1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.1%10.6%0.5% 9.6% 1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels15.3%12.5%-2.8% 13.4% -0.9%
Apprenticeship1.5%4.8%3.3% 5.3% -0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels17.9%19.4%1.5% 16.9% 2.5%
Degree or Similar33.2%32.6%-0.6% 33.8% -1.2%
Other10.8%3.3%-7.5% 2.8% 0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.3% 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)
Bangladeshi9.3%11.2%1.9% 1.1% 10.1%
Chinese4.3%3.5%-0.8% 0.7% 2.8%
Indian9.3%10.6%1.3% 3.1% 7.5%
Pakistani10.2%7.9%-2.3% 2.7% 5.2%
Other Asian4%5%1.0% 1.6% 3.4%
Black African1.9%4.7%2.8% 2.5% 2.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%1.2%0.0% 1.0% 0.2%
Other Black0.9%0%-0.9% 0.5% -0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.9%3.5%2.6% 0.8% 2.7%
Mixed White and African0%0.6%0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.2%2.1%0.9% 0.9% 1.2%
Mixed Other0.6%0.6%0.0% 0.8% -0.2%
White52.5%45.3%-7.2% 81.4% -36.1%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab2.5%0.6%-1.9% 0.6% 0.0%
Other1.2%2.9%1.7% 1.6% 1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 58.9% 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 Kingdom61.1%58.9%-2.2% 83.2% -24.3%
European Union8%10%2.0% 6.1% 3.9%
Rest of Europe0.6%2.9%2.3% 0.8% 2.1%
Africa6.5%2.6%-3.9% 2.7% -0.1%
Middle East and Asia22.5%22.6%0.1% 5.6% 17.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.9%2.6%1.7% 1.3% 1.3%
Oceania0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK60.5%59.1%-1.4% 83.2% -24.1%
10+ Years8.3%22.6%14.3% 9.8% 12.8%
5-10 Years7.7%7.9%0.2% 2.9% 5.0%
2-5 Years9.3%5%-4.3% 2.2% 2.8%
Less than 2 years14.2%5.3%-8.9% 1.9% 3.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom69.8% 76.7% -6.9%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Portugal1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Lithuania2.9% 0.3% 2.6%
Poland3.2% 1.3% 1.9%
Romania2.9% 0.9% 2.0%
Other EU countries1.2% 1.5% -0.3%
Other Europe0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Eastern Asia0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Southern Asia7% 1.2% 5.8%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held7.9% 13.5% -5.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion18.2% 37.2% -19.0%
Christian37.5% 46.2% -8.7%
Buddhist1.8% 0.5% 1.3%
Hindu7.3% 1.7% 5.6%
Muslim25.5% 6.5% 19.0%
Sikh1.2% 0.9% 0.3%
Other religion1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Not answered7% 6.0% 1.0%

Safety

Is Andover Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Andover Close was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the Hillingdon West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Andover Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Hillingdon West and the 370th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.0%.



🔎 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 2XQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Andover Close are based on 31 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 Andover Close, Uxbridge, UB8 2XQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for UB8 2XQ

Average Price
£507,826
Semi-Detached
£507,826
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Andover Close

Average Price
£533,064
Semi-Detached
£540,606
Terraced
£493,844
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Andover CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Andover Close, Uxbridge, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£508,0002022-08-02 £522,441
23 Andover Close, Uxbridge, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£505,0002021-03-25 £575,439
19 Andover Close, Uxbridge, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£423,0002016-05-26 £527,059
1 Andover Close, Uxbridge, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£425,0002015-06-05 £608,086
1 Andover Close, Uxbridge, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£248,0002006-11-02 £539,107
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for UB8 2XQ

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in UB8 2XQ 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 Employee103
Retired32
Part-Time Employee32
Student (economically inactive)29
Self-Employed23
Looking after home or family21
Unemployed12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11
Other3
Long-Term Sick or disabled1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles19
Accommodation and food service activities17
Human health and social work activities17
Transport and storage16
Education16
Construction15
Information and communication12
Professional, scientific and technical activities11
Other10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Manufacturing6
Administrative and support service activities6
Financial and insurance activities2
Real estate activities2

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 4,783 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 4 587 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehall Junior School
Cowley Road , UB8 2LX
3out of 4 632 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Whitehall Infant School
Cowley Road , UB8 2LX
3out of 4 632 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's C of E Primary School
Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX
2out of 4 1,197 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
John Locke Academy
Bader Way , UB10 0FW
4out of 4 1,462 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 1,314 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishopshalt School
Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF
3out of 4 2,421 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Vyners School
Warren Road , Ickenham UB10 8AB
4out of 4 3,133 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Wood School
Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX
2out of 4 3,245 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Park Academy West London
Park View Road , UB8 3GA
1out of 4 3,266 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed 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 2,029 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 258 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Olsen House School
85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD
- not rated 301 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brunel University
Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH
- not rated 1,500 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pield Heath House RC School
Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW
2out of 4 2,242 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
ACS Hillingdon International School
108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE
- not rated 2,257 yd Other independent 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
Royal Mail (Canteen)Uxbridge Delivery Office, Cowley Mill Road188 yd
River Walk Cafe @ The Pipemakers ArmsPipemakers Arms, 58 St John's Road336 yd
Simply ScrumptiousArun Building388 yd
1976 Cod106 Cowley Road520 yd
Dragon Rickshaw33 Rockingham Road708 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
General ElliottThe General Elliott, St John's Road336 yd
Hillingdon Canal ClubHillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road438 yd
The Dolphin PubThe Dolphin, Rockingham Road652 yd
Ivy Leaf Memorial ClubIvy Leaf Club, 8 Wellington Road729 yd
Uxbridge Ex-Services Club12 Cowley Road743 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hutt Grills ltd34 Cowley Mill Road177 yd
Shazza's Baps94 Cowley Mill Road189 yd
Supreme Facilities LtdUnit 11, Trade City Business Park, Cowley Mill Road316 yd
Ali?s Caribbean Roti Shop - open 1st Mar 2024Cloud IX Kitchens, 4 Eskdale Road430 yd
What The FriesCloud IX Kitchens, 4 Eskdale Road430 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
LidlLidl UK GmbH, 137 Cowley Road637 yd
Iceland Foods Plc27 Market Square1,029 yd
Poundstretcher10-12 Pantile Walk1,036 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Rockingham Rec
Rockingham Road
grass pitches547 yd
Whitehall Junior School
WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL COWLEY ROAD
grass pitches605 yd
Trugym Uxbridge
THE LEISURE BUILDING THE LEISURE BUILDING VINE STREET
health and fitness suite1,064 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 speed200 Mbit/s
Average download speed266.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed23.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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