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Dickens Avenue is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3BW 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 Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, UB8 3BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3DL, UB8 3DU, UB8 3DW, UB8 3DH, UB8 3DP, UB8 3DN, UB8 3HP, UB8 3HW, UB8 3HF.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB8 3BW 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)
Female50.7%47.9%-2.8% 51.0% -3.1%
Male49.3%52.1%2.8% 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.

In the immediate vicinity of UB8 3BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single30.9%37.4%6.5% 37.9% -0.5%
Married: Opposite sex48.9%52.4%3.5% 44.2% 8.2%
Separated3.9%2%-1.9% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced9%5.3%-3.7% 9.1% -3.8%
Widowed7.3%2.8%-4.5% 6.1% -3.3%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health44.1%51.9%7.8% 48.4% 3.5%
Good health42.8%32.3%-10.5% 33.6% -1.3%
Fair health10%12.7%2.7% 12.7% 0.0%
Bad health2.8%1.6%-1.2% 4.0% -2.4%
Very bad health0.3%1.6%1.3% 1.2% 0.4%

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 qualifications19.3%19.2%-0.1% 18.2% 1.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20.6%11.4%-9.2% 9.6% 1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels11.6%13.1%1.5% 13.4% -0.3%
Apprenticeship5.2%3.3%-1.9% 5.3% -2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.2%11%-0.2% 16.9% -5.9%
Degree or Similar25.8%39.6%13.8% 33.8% 5.8%
Other6.4%2.4%-4.0% 2.8% -0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.3% 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)
Bangladeshi0.7%1.9%1.2% 1.1% 0.8%
Chinese0%0.3%0.3% 0.7% -0.4%
Indian15.5%17.5%2.0% 3.1% 14.4%
Pakistani2.1%6.1%4.0% 2.7% 3.4%
Other Asian4.1%6.4%2.3% 1.6% 4.8%
Black African4.8%6.7%1.9% 2.5% 4.2%
Black Caribbean0.3%1.3%1.0% 1.0% 0.3%
Other Black0.7%2.5%1.8% 0.5% 2.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African1.4%1.6%0.2% 0.4% 1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%2.2%2.2% 0.9% 1.3%
Mixed Other0.3%2.5%2.2% 0.8% 1.7%
White69%44.3%-24.7% 81.4% -37.1%
Roma0%1%1.0% 0.2% 0.8%
Arab0.3%0%-0.3% 0.6% -0.6%
Other0.3%5.4%5.1% 1.6% 3.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.8% 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 Kingdom77.9%66.8%-11.1% 83.2% -16.4%
European Union2.8%5.8%3.0% 6.1% -0.3%
Africa7.2%8%0.8% 2.7% 5.3%
Middle East and Asia10.3%17.3%7.0% 5.6% 11.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.4%2.2%0.8% 1.3% 0.9%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK77.6%66.8%-10.8% 83.2% -16.4%
10+ Years4.1%23%18.9% 9.8% 13.2%
5-10 Years2.1%3.2%1.1% 2.9% 0.3%
2-5 Years6.6%2.6%-4.0% 2.2% 0.4%
Less than 2 years9.7%4.5%-5.2% 1.9% 2.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom78.2% 76.7% 1.5%
Ireland0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Italy1.6% 0.6% 1.0%
Poland0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Other EU countries2.2% 1.5% 0.7%
Central and Western Africa0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Southern Asia5.7% 1.2% 4.5%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Central and South America0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
No passport held7% 13.5% -6.5%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion19.9% 37.2% -17.3%
Christian41.3% 46.2% -4.9%
Buddhist0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Hindu11% 1.7% 9.3%
Muslim8.5% 6.5% 2.0%
Sikh14.5% 0.9% 13.6%
Other religion0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Not answered3.8% 6.0% -2.2%

Safety

Is Dickens Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dickens Avenue was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.6% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dickens Avenue has the 59th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 362nd highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,800
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in UB8 3BW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Dickens Avenue are based on 142 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 Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, UB8 3BW

Estimated Average Property Prices for UB8 3BW

Average Price
£207,250
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£207,250
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dickens Avenue

Average Price
£490,759
Semi-Detached
£511,944
Terraced
£459,084
Detached
£608,038
Flats/Maisonettes
£308,051
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dickens AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
21A Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£187,5002023-01-20 £192,000
23A Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£230,0002018-08-24 £246,618
27 Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£150,0002011-12-14 £253,048
17A Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£155,0002006-10-06 £268,562
27 Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£140,0002005-12-05 £251,509
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for UB8 3BW

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in UB8 3BW 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 Employee88
Retired41
Part-Time Employee24
Student (economically inactive)24
Self-Employed20
Other17
Unemployed10
Looking after home or family9
Long-Term Sick or disabled7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles31
Transport and storage22
Human health and social work activities19
Manufacturing11
Construction10
Administrative and support service activities10
Education9
Financial and insurance activities9
Information and communication8
Accommodation and food service activities7
Other6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Professional, scientific and technical activities4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 3
Real estate activities1

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 4 992 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre
Recreation Road , UB2 5PF
4out of 4 5,421 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Colham Manor Primary School
Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT
3out of 4 690 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Wood End Park Academy
Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD
3out of 4 881 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Hewens Primary School
Hewens Road , UB4 8JP
3out of 4 1,226 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Hillingdon Primary School
Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH
4out of 4 1,352 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rosedale Primary School
Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE
3out of 4 1,407 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Academy West London
Park View Road , UB8 3GA
1out of 4 890 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
De Salis Studio College
Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP
3out of 4 1,226 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School
Hewens College
Hewens Road , UB4 8JP
2out of 4 1,226 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rosedale College
Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE
3out of 4 1,524 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Parkside Studio College
Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE
2out of 4 1,528 yd Studio schools 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 3,895 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Springfield Road , UB4 0LT
3out of 4 4,116 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillingdon Manor School
Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD
- not rated 405 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Moorcroft School
Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF
4out of 4 837 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Meadow High School
Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU
3out of 4 1,350 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pield Heath House RC School
Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW
2out of 4 1,586 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
The Skills Hub
Providence Road , Yiewsley UB7 8HJ
3out of 4 1,705 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable 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
Thai SpiceThe Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close385 yd
The OrangeryClub House, Stockley Park Golf Course, Bennetsfield Road845 yd
Costa CoffeeUnit 5, The Arena, 1 Bennetsfield Road940 yd
Nuffield HealthThe Arena, 1 Bennetsfield Road940 yd
Dawley Chicken7 Dawley Parade, Dawley Road952 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Hut PHThe Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close385 yd
The Crown P HThe Crown, Colham Green Road779 yd
Bar@StockleyClub House, Stockley Park Golf Course, Bennetsfield Road845 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Grants Fish Bar305 Harlington Road277 yd
SubwayUnit 6, The Arena, 1 Bennetsfield Road940 yd
Kings Wei Kitchen5 Dawley Parade, Dawley Road952 yd
Moonlight Delight833 Uxbridge Road1,070 yd
Yumchi5 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road1,092 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Wood End Park Academy
JUDGE HEATH LANE
grass pitches749 yd
Colham Manor Primary School
VIOLET AVENUE
grass pitches821 yd
Stockley Park Golf Club
STOCKLEY PINES GOLF COURSE STOCKLEY PINES GOLF COURSE BENNETSFIELD ROAD
golf851 yd
Hayes End Rec
Kingsway
grass pitches901 yd
Connaught Recreation Ground
Uxbridge Road
grass pitches912 yd
Nuffield Health (Stockley Park)
THE ARENA THE ARENA BENNETSFIELD ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool939 yd
Park Academy West London
PARK VIEW ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite995 yd
Stockley Park Grass Pitches
HORTON ROAD
grass pitches1,032 yd
Evelyns Community School (Closed)
Appletree Avenue
grass pitches1,040 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 speed66.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed84.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed14.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

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