Craig Drive is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3HJ 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 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, UB8 3HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3JD, UB8 3HW, UB8 3HF, UB8 3HL, UB8 3HS, UB8 3BZ, UB8 3LE, UB8 3HN, UB8 3DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding UB8 3HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.5% | 49.8% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.2% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 35.3% | 34.1% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 44.2% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 45.5% | 54.6% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31.7% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 9.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.6% | 17.3% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 11.8% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.4% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 40.4% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 8% | 2.7% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.6% 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 | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 16.4% | 22.3% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 19.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 64.1% | 41.6% | -22.5% | 81.4% | -39.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 74.9% | 64.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 20.7% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 64.2% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 25.5% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 3.9% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.3% | 37.2% | -19.9% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 12.2% | 1.7% | 10.5% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Sikh | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craig Drive was 71.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craig Drive has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 390th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2018-03-02 | £568,898 |
| 4 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2015-08-18 | £511,337 |
| 5 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2010-12-15 | £566,678 |
| 11 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £274,950 | 2008-01-11 | £530,523 |
| 5 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2006-11-17 | £539,107 |
UB8 3HJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,036 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 | 731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Park Academy Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens Primary School Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Primary School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale Primary School Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 1out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosedale College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB3 2SE | 2out of 4 | 1,487 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 | 3,711 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 | 4,140 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 | 211 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young People's Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | 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 | 465 yd | |
| Taste of Afghanistan | 2 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 854 yd | |
| Tamara Lounge | The Heath Tavern, Uxbridge Road | 898 yd | |
| Star of India | 6 Byron Parade, Uxbridge Road | 913 yd | |
| Chummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant | 5-7 Blenheim Parade, Uxbridge Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hut PH | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 465 yd | |
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 768 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 1370 Uxbridge Road | 932 yd | |
| Bar@Stockley | Club House, Stockley Park Golf Course, Bennetsfield Road | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Fish Bar | 305 Harlington Road | 80 yd | |
| Yumchi | 5 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 854 yd | |
| Super Bros Pizza and Grill | 6 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 854 yd | |
| Tropics Grill | 3 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 854 yd | |
| New Moon Pizza & Chicken | 4 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-86 Pield Heath Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 1314 Uxbridge Road | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Connaught Recreation Ground Uxbridge Road | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Hayes End Rec Kingsway | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Wood End Park Academy JUDGE HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 806 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Hewens College HEWENS PRIMARY SCHOOL HEWENS PRIMARY SCHOOL HEWENS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 978 yd |
| Stockley Park Golf Club STOCKLEY PINES GOLF COURSE STOCKLEY PINES GOLF COURSE BENNETSFIELD ROAD | golf | 1,056 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 | 127.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.