Royal Lane is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3QP 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 Royal Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB10 0JQ, UB8 3QR, UB8 3RA, UB10 0NF, UB10 0JS, UB10 0JH, UB10 0PN, UB10 0AZ, UB10 0AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB8 3QP is primarily male, with 57.3% 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 | 39.9% | 42.7% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 60.1% | 57.3% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 3QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 92.6% 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 | 94.7% | 92.6% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 54.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -38.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -2.1% |
| Divorced | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) 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 | 61.3% | 55.2% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.7% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
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.
In the area around UB8 3QP this area, 2.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 1.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 60.5% | 62.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 45.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 22.3% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.9% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.7% 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% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 7.8% | 4% | -3.8% | 0.7% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 3.1% | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| White | 48.9% | 45.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | -35.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.1% | 0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 62.1% | 59.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 12.6% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 15% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 60% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 24.7% | 8.3% | -16.4% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 24.9% | 18.6% | 1.9% | 23.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 24.6% | 6.0% | 18.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Lane was 124.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% higher than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Royal Lane has the 39th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 206th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evenlode Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2020-07-17 | £663,815 |
| Elm Tree Cottage Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2015-02-12 | £1,007,020 |
| Chantry House Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £329,950 | 2003-10-22 | £797,707 |
| Evenlode Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2000-05-26 | £990,000 |
UB8 3QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 3QP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 1029 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 378 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 181 |
| Education | 72 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 72 |
| Other | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Primary School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Locke Academy Bader Way , UB10 0FW | 4out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School 160 Long Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0EH | 3out of 4 | 1,054 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Charville Lane West , Hillingdon UB10 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School Nursery Waye , UB8 2BX | 2out of 4 | 1,317 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 | 371 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,907 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 | 1,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 835 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 939 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ACS Hillingdon International School 108 Vine Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0BE | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's College Parkway , Hillingdon UB10 9JX | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara City | Prince Of Wales Ph, 1 Harlington Road | 392 yd | |
| Dynasty Takeaway | 5 Crescent Parade, Uxbridge Road | 597 yd | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 17 Crescent Parade, Uxbridge Road | 612 yd | |
| Starbucks | Uxbridge Road | 727 yd | |
| Battle of Britain Visitor Centre Cafe | Battle Of Britain Museum And Visitor Centre, Wren Avenue | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vine Inn Ph | The Vine Inn, 121 Hillingdon Hill | 112 yd | |
| Hillingdon Manor Cricket Club | Coney Green | 224 yd | |
| Hillingdon Golf Club Bar | Hillingdon Golf Club, 18 Dorset Way | 374 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Uxbridge Road | 740 yd | |
| Loco's bar | Ground Floor, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Kingston Lane | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Fish & Chips | 103 Hillingdon Hill | 105 yd | |
| New Moon House | 89 Hillingdon Hill | 112 yd | |
| Bam Bam | 6 Crescent Parade, Uxbridge Road | 608 yd | |
| Beef Belly | 14 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road | 948 yd | |
| Hot Express Pizza | 4 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-86 Pield Heath Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Green Uxbridge Road | grass pitches | 243 yd |
| Bishopshalt School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 256 yd |
| Hillingdon Golf Club DORSET WAY | golf | 390 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Park SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION KINGSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Hillingdon Primary School UXBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Pield Heath House School PIELD HEATH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Centre KINGSTON LANE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 934 yd |
| Uxbridge High School THE GREENWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Acs Hillingdon International School Hillingdon Court Hillingdon Court Vine Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.