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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 47.9% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 55.9% | 52.1% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 37.6% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 45.4% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 46.9% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 41.6% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 11.2% | 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 Levels | 15.3% | 12.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 19.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 32.6% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 10.8% | 3.3% | -7.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 3.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 9.3% | 10.6% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 52.5% | 45.3% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -36.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 61.1% | 58.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 22.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.5% | 59.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.3% | 22.6% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 7.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 5.3% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 37.5% | 46.2% | -8.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 25.5% | 6.5% | 19.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Andover Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2022-08-02 | £522,441 |
| 23 Andover Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2021-03-25 | £575,439 |
| 19 Andover Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £423,000 | 2016-05-26 | £527,059 |
| 1 Andover Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2015-06-05 | £608,086 |
| 1 Andover Close, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2006-11-02 | £539,107 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail (Canteen) | Uxbridge Delivery Office, Cowley Mill Road | 188 yd | |
| River Walk Cafe @ The Pipemakers Arms | Pipemakers Arms, 58 St John's Road | 336 yd | |
| Simply Scrumptious | Arun Building | 388 yd | |
| 1976 Cod | 106 Cowley Road | 520 yd | |
| Dragon Rickshaw | 33 Rockingham Road | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Elliott | The General Elliott, St John's Road | 336 yd | |
| Hillingdon Canal Club | Hillingdon Canal Club, Waterloo Road | 438 yd | |
| The Dolphin Pub | The Dolphin, Rockingham Road | 652 yd | |
| Ivy Leaf Memorial Club | Ivy Leaf Club, 8 Wellington Road | 729 yd | |
| Uxbridge Ex-Services Club | 12 Cowley Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutt Grills ltd | 34 Cowley Mill Road | 177 yd | |
| Shazza's Baps | 94 Cowley Mill Road | 189 yd | |
| Supreme Facilities Ltd | Unit 11, Trade City Business Park, Cowley Mill Road | 316 yd | |
| Ali?s Caribbean Roti Shop - open 1st Mar 2024 | Cloud IX Kitchens, 4 Eskdale Road | 430 yd | |
| What The Fries | Cloud IX Kitchens, 4 Eskdale Road | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl UK GmbH, 137 Cowley Road | 637 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 27 Market Square | 1,029 yd | |
| Poundstretcher | 10-12 Pantile Walk | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rockingham Rec Rockingham Road | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Whitehall Junior School WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL WHITEHALL JUNIOR SCHOOL COWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Trugym Uxbridge THE LEISURE BUILDING THE LEISURE BUILDING VINE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 266.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.