Craig Drive is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3HL 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 3HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3HW, UB8 3HN, UB8 3HP, UB8 3HJ, UB8 3LG, UB8 3HS, UB8 3HF, UB8 3DH, UB8 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB8 3HL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 52.2% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 52% | 47.8% | -4.2% | 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 | 33.1% | 35.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 47.1% | -7.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 51.7% | 53.9% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 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 | 15.8% | 18.4% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.4% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 16.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.8% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 36.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.4% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 19.9% | 15.4% | -4.5% | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 10.1% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 60.2% | 51.9% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 65% 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 | 74.3% | 65% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -18.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 11.8% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 4.4% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 64.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 24.7% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.1% | 1.2% | -15.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Sikh | 14.2% | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craig Drive was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Craig Drive has the 19th lowest crime rate of 143 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 187th lowest crime rate of 790 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-11-27 | £551,619 |
| 18 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-08-01 | £502,458 |
| 13 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-05-09 | £590,229 |
| 21 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-08-05 | £534,345 |
| 15 Craig Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-12-16 | £633,885 |
UB8 3HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3HL 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glebe Nursery School Western Road , UB2 5JT | - not rated | 4,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfields Nursery School and Children's Centre Recreation Road , UB2 5PF | 4out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colham Manor Junior School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colham Manor Primary School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Park Junior School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Park Infant School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Park Community School Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | - not rated | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Middle School Radcliffe Way , Yeading Lane UB5 6HW | - not rated | 4,443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Middle School Tudor Road , UB1 1NX | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blair Peach Middle School Beaconsfield Road , UB1 1DR | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Middle School Featherstone Road , UB2 5AG | - not rated | 5,245 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durdans Park Middle School King George's Drive , Off Lady Margaret Road UB1 2PQ | - not rated | 5,454 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyns School Appletree Avenue , Yiewsley UB7 8DA | - not rated | 992 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 2out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stockley Academy Park View Road , Yiewsley UB8 3GA | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mellow Lane School Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) Park Road , UB8 1NQ | - not rated | 3,795 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 | 4,090 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 | 292 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | - not rated | 910 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Non-maintained special school | 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 | 362 yd | |
| Taste of Afghanistan | 2 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 903 yd | |
| Tamara Lounge | The Heath Tavern, Uxbridge Road | 951 yd | |
| Jinli Chinese Restaurant | Jinli Chinese Restaurant, 91 Pield Heath Road | 952 yd | |
| Star of India | 6 Byron Parade, Uxbridge Road | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hut PH | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 362 yd | |
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 674 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | The Carpenters Arms, 1370 Uxbridge Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Bar@Stockley | Club House, Stockley Park Golf Course, Bennetsfield Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Fish Bar | 305 Harlington Road | 183 yd | |
| Yumchi | 5 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 903 yd | |
| Super Bros Pizza and Grill | 6 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 903 yd | |
| Tropics Grill | 3 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 903 yd | |
| New Moon Pizza & Chicken | 4 Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-86 Pield Heath Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Connaught Recreation Ground Uxbridge Road | grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Hayes End Rec Kingsway | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Wood End Park Academy JUDGE HEATH LANE | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Evelyns Community School (Closed) Appletree Avenue | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Park Academy West London PARK VIEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,008 yd |
| Stockley Park Golf Club STOCKLEY PINES GOLF COURSE STOCKLEY PINES GOLF COURSE BENNETSFIELD ROAD | golf | 1,057 yd |
| Hewens College HEWENS PRIMARY SCHOOL HEWENS PRIMARY SCHOOL HEWENS ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,058 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 | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.