Orchard Drive is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3AF 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 Orchard Drive, Uxbridge, UB8 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3AE, UB8 3AW, UB8 3AB, UB8 3AG, UB8 3AQ, UB8 2ES, UB8 3AA, UB8 3AD, UB8 3PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB8 3AF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.7% | 49.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 38.9% | 44.8% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 43.1% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 5.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.6% | 47.3% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.8% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 18.4% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.9% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 10.1% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 9% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 18.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 33% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.2% 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 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 20.4% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 17.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 59.6% | 48.2% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -33.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 69.9% 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 | 74.8% | 69.9% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 3.6% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 16% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.8% | 70.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.5% | 37.2% | -16.7% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 11.5% | 0.9% | 10.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Drive was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Orchard Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 139th lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Orchard Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2025-05-09 | £800,000 |
| 24 Orchard Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-05-10 | £626,317 |
| 41 Orchard Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-02-28 | £673,293 |
| 43 Orchard Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2021-06-18 | £879,556 |
| 12 Orchard Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £796,950 | 2019-09-27 | £933,705 |
UB8 3AF 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 3AF 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 3,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Junior School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Infant School Cowley Road , UB8 2LX | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Locke Academy Bader Way , UB10 0FW | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX | 2out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 1out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 2,771 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 | 2,528 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 621 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Middlesex College Colne Lodge , Longbridge Way UB8 2YG | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olsen House School 85-87 Liverpool Road , L23 5TD | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebaneese Grill | 1 Station Road | 180 yd | |
| The Coffee Shop | 7-8 Dellfield Parade, High Street | 322 yd | |
| Holla Polo | Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 562 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Cafe | Sports Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 562 yd | |
| Bite | Eastern Gateway Building, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Steps | The 3 Steps Ph, High Street | 305 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown Ph, High Street | 322 yd | |
| The Malt Shovel Ph | Malt Shovel, 69 Iver Lane | 549 yd | |
| Loco's bar | Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 619 yd | |
| Loco's Food | Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micks Kebab House | 3 Station Road | 180 yd | |
| Burger Maxx and Crawley Grill Ltd | 2a High Street | 256 yd | |
| Smashdown Guys, Briyummy, Chido Mexicanos, Pretty treats, Loaded Box | 5 Dellfield Parade, High Street | 309 yd | |
| Blue Ginger | 5 Dellfield Parade, High Street | 309 yd | |
| Cowley Inn | 6 Dellfield Parade, High Street | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Esso Service Station, High Street | 573 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl UK GmbH, 137 Cowley Road | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowley Recreation Ground High Street | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Cowley St Laurence C Of E Primary School COWLEY ST LAURENCE CHILDREN'S CENTRE COWLEY ST LAURENCE CHILDREN'S CENTRE WORCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Centre KINGSTON LANE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 558 yd |
| Pield Heath House School PIELD HEATH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Uxbridge High School THE GREENWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Park SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION KINGSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,084 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 | 261.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.