Bourn Avenue is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3AR is located in the Colham & Cowley 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 Bourn Avenue, Uxbridge, UB8 3AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3JA, UB8 3JL, UB8 3HA, UB8 3AU, UB8 3AT, UB8 3AP, UB8 3PD, UB8 3HH, UB8 3UB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB8 3AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 48.1% | 48.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of UB8 3AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.4% | 30.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 53.7% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 42.7% | 47.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.4% | 18.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 16.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 30.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.6% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 13.5% | 20.9% | 7.4% | 3.1% | 17.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 4% | 0.2% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 66% | 49.5% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -31.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 65.1% 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 | 82.4% | 65.1% | -17.3% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 18.5% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 65.1% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 21% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 2.7% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 12.6% | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| Sikh | 16.9% | 0.9% | 16.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bourn Avenue was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.8% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Bourn Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 79th lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Bourn Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2025-02-26 | £486,727 |
| 45 Bourn Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2025-02-18 | £565,355 |
| 45 Bourn Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2025-02-18 | £565,355 |
| 42 Bourn Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-12-16 | £498,018 |
| 10 Bourn Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2024-06-07 | £852,353 |
UB8 3AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in UB8 3AR 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Primary School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | 4out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Charville Lane West , Hillingdon UB10 0DB | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colham Manor Primary School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens Primary School Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School 160 Long Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0EH | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,175 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 | 2,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Springfield Road , UB4 0LT | 3out of 4 | 4,884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 991 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 1,510 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaza's Lebanese Cuisine | 10 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road | 383 yd | |
| Cafe delight | 15 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road | 383 yd | |
| Starbucks | Uxbridge Road | 401 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1-2 Marlborough Parade, Uxbridge Road | 422 yd | |
| Chummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant | 5-7 Blenheim Parade, Uxbridge Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Uxbridge Road | 485 yd | |
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 809 yd | |
| Hillingdon Manor Cricket Club | Coney Green | 842 yd | |
| The Hut PH | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 1,001 yd | |
| The Vine Inn Ph | The Vine Inn, 121 Hillingdon Hill | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Kebab | 6 Hillingdon Parade, Uxbridge Road | 356 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Hillingdon Parade, Uxbridge Road | 356 yd | |
| Hot Express Pizza | 4 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road | 383 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 9 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road | 383 yd | |
| Beef Belly | 14 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-86 Pield Heath Road | 586 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Primary School UXBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| Connaught Recreation Ground Uxbridge Road | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Bishopshalt School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Coney Green Uxbridge Road | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Highfield Primary School CHARVILLE LANE WEST | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Park SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION KINGSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 902 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Hewens College HEWENS PRIMARY SCHOOL HEWENS PRIMARY SCHOOL HEWENS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 963 yd |
| Pield Heath House School PIELD HEATH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 1,079 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 | 237.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.