Greatfields Drive is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3QN 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 Greatfields Drive, Uxbridge, UB8 3QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3NG, UB8 3QW, UB8 3PA, UB8 3PB, UB8 3NF, UB8 3QL, UB8 3NQ, UB8 3HA, UB8 3NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB8 3QN is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 46.6% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 50.2% | 53.4% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around UB8 3QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.3% | 51.6% | -6.7% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 35.2% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 54.4% | 53.9% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 29.4% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 12.1% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.1% | 22% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.7% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 12.3% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.8% | 14.8% | -11.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 27.8% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.3% 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 | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 12.2% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
| Black African | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 58% | 43.3% | -14.7% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 72.5% | 58.3% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 11.4% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 17.7% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 12.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 71.9% | 59% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 24% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 10.7% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 2.6% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greatfields Drive was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.1% lower than the Charville average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greatfields Drive has the 24th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Charville and the 375th lowest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Greatfields Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-10-30 | £476,135 |
| 53 Greatfields Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-03-02 | £392,913 |
| 57 Greatfields Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-01-29 | £349,653 |
| 23 Greatfields Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-01-11 | £388,504 |
| 28 Greatfields Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-01-07 | £471,755 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB8 3QN 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,693 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 | 493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Primary School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | 4out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens Primary School Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Charville Lane West , Hillingdon UB10 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood End Park Academy Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 1,567 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 | 3,140 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 | 4,781 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 | 460 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 892 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young People's Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinli Chinese Restaurant | Jinli Chinese Restaurant, 91 Pield Heath Road | 378 yd | |
| Hillingdon Hospital (Choices Restaurant) | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 542 yd | |
| Baby Boutique | Maternity, Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 542 yd | |
| Bevan's Cafe & Shop | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 542 yd | |
| Thai Spice | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 361 yd | |
| The Hut PH | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 555 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Uxbridge Road | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Chippy | 55 Violet Avenue | 662 yd | |
| Grants Fish Bar | 305 Harlington Road | 720 yd | |
| King Kebab | 6 Hillingdon Parade, Uxbridge Road | 750 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Hillingdon Parade, Uxbridge Road | 750 yd | |
| KFC | 8 Whiteleys Parade, Uxbridge Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-86 Pield Heath Road | 378 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Evelyns Community School (Closed) Appletree Avenue | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Hillingdon Primary School UXBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Connaught Recreation Ground Uxbridge Road | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Park Academy West London PARK VIEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Meadow High School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Park SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION KINGSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 937 yd |
| Pield Heath House School PIELD HEATH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Bishopshalt School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,017 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 | 92.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.