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.
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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 47.9% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.1% | 2.8% | 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.
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 37.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 52.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 5.3% | -3.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 2.8% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 51.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 32.3% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.3% | 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 Levels | 11.6% | 13.1% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 11% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 39.6% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.4% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 15.5% | 17.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 14.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 69% | 44.3% | -24.7% | 81.4% | -37.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 77.9% | 66.8% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 17.3% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 77.6% | 66.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 23% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 2.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 4.5% | -5.2% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 11% | 1.7% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 14.5% | 0.9% | 13.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21A Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-01-20 | £192,000 |
| 23A Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-08-24 | £246,618 |
| 27 Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2011-12-14 | £253,048 |
| 17A Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2006-10-06 | £268,562 |
| 27 Dickens Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2005-12-05 | £251,509 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Spice | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 385 yd | |
| The Orangery | Club House, Stockley Park Golf Course, Bennetsfield Road | 845 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 5, The Arena, 1 Bennetsfield Road | 940 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | The Arena, 1 Bennetsfield Road | 940 yd | |
| Dawley Chicken | 7 Dawley Parade, Dawley Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hut PH | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 385 yd | |
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 779 yd | |
| Bar@Stockley | Club House, Stockley Park Golf Course, Bennetsfield Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Fish Bar | 305 Harlington Road | 277 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 6, The Arena, 1 Bennetsfield Road | 940 yd | |
| Kings Wei Kitchen | 5 Dawley Parade, Dawley Road | 952 yd | |
| Moonlight Delight | 833 Uxbridge Road | 1,070 yd | |
| Yumchi | 5 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wood End Park Academy JUDGE HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Stockley Park Golf Club STOCKLEY PINES GOLF COURSE STOCKLEY PINES GOLF COURSE BENNETSFIELD ROAD | golf | 851 yd |
| Hayes End Rec Kingsway | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Connaught Recreation Ground Uxbridge Road | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Stockley Park) THE ARENA THE ARENA BENNETSFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 939 yd |
| Park Academy West London PARK VIEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| Stockley Park Grass Pitches HORTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Evelyns Community School (Closed) Appletree Avenue | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.