Micawber Avenue is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3NY 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 Micawber Avenue, Uxbridge, UB8 3NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3NQ, UB8 3PD, UB8 3NU, UB8 3PB, UB8 3PA, UB8 3HH, UB8 3NG, UB8 3FF, UB8 3NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB8 3NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49% | 49.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 35.6% | 31.3% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 55.8% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 42.6% | 39.5% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 42.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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 | 22.2% | 13.7% | -8.5% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 12.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 8.5% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 36.9% | 16.3% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 10.5% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 9.4% | 8.6% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 76% | 60.2% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 69.1% 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 | 84.4% | 69.1% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 17.2% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 11.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 69.1% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 22.4% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 2.6% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.8% | 37.2% | -9.4% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14% | 6.5% | 7.5% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Micawber Avenue was 109.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.6% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Micawber Avenue has the 57th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 251st highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Micawber Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-12-13 | £653,963 |
| 37 Micawber Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-10-31 | £643,986 |
| 34 Micawber Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2024-10-24 | £758,063 |
| 15 Micawber Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2024-06-06 | £704,118 |
| 29 Micawber Avenue, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-05-24 | £740,087 |
UB8 3NY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
UB8 3NY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,974 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 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Primary School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Charville Lane West , Hillingdon UB10 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens Primary School Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School 160 Long Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0EH | 3out of 4 | 1,605 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 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 1out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,860 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 | 5,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 676 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 1,318 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinli Chinese Restaurant | Jinli Chinese Restaurant, 91 Pield Heath Road | 218 yd | |
| Hillingdon Hospital (Choices Restaurant) | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 406 yd | |
| Baby Boutique | Maternity, Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 406 yd | |
| Bevan's Cafe & Shop | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 406 yd | |
| Starbucks | Uxbridge Road | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 513 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Uxbridge Road | 779 yd | |
| The Hut PH | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 826 yd | |
| Hillingdon Manor Cricket Club | Coney Green | 946 yd | |
| The Vine Inn Ph | The Vine Inn, 121 Hillingdon Hill | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Chippy | 55 Violet Avenue | 679 yd | |
| King Kebab | 6 Hillingdon Parade, Uxbridge Road | 721 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Hillingdon Parade, Uxbridge Road | 721 yd | |
| Beef Belly | 14 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road | 739 yd | |
| KFC | 8 Whiteleys Parade, Uxbridge Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-86 Pield Heath Road | 218 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Primary School UXBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Park SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION KINGSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 667 yd |
| Bishopshalt School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 728 yd |
| Pield Heath House School PIELD HEATH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Evelyns Community School (Closed) Appletree Avenue | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Meadow High School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Coney Green Uxbridge Road | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Connaught Recreation Ground Uxbridge Road | grass pitches | 904 yd |
| Park Academy West London PARK VIEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,059 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 | 137.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.