Overview of UB8 3QU

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Royal Lane is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3QU 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 3QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3RP, UB8 3RW, UB8 3QX, UB8 3RQ, UB8 3RN, UB8 3RB, UB8 3RL, UB8 3PX, UB8 3QY.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB8 3QU is primarily male, with 53.3% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50.9%46.7%-4.2% 51.0% -4.3%
Male49.1%53.3%4.2% 49.0% 4.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35.9%40.8%4.9% 37.9% 2.9%
Married: Opposite sex47%49.2%2.2% 44.2% 5.0%
Married: Same sex0%0.9%0.9% 0.3% 0.6%
Separated3.7%1.3%-2.4% 2.2% -0.9%
Divorced8.1%5%-3.1% 9.1% -4.1%
Widowed5.4%2.8%-2.6% 6.1% -3.3%

Health

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 (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55.6%57.8%2.2% 48.4% 9.4%
Good health32.8%30.3%-2.5% 33.6% -3.3%
Fair health8.9%8.4%-0.5% 12.7% -4.3%
Bad health1.6%1.8%0.2% 4.0% -2.2%
Very bad health1.1%1.6%0.5% 1.2% 0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications20.1%18.6%-1.5% 18.2% 0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 16.1%12.6%-3.5% 9.6% 3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels13.8%14.8%1.0% 13.4% 1.4%
Apprenticeship5%4.7%-0.3% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels13.4%12.9%-0.5% 16.9% -4.0%
Degree or Similar26.2%36%9.8% 33.8% 2.2%
Other5.4%0.3%-5.1% 2.8% -2.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi1.4%1.3%-0.1% 1.1% 0.2%
Chinese0%1.3%1.3% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian5.1%14.4%9.3% 3.1% 11.3%
Pakistani2.2%6.3%4.1% 2.7% 3.6%
Other Asian13.3%6.8%-6.5% 1.6% 5.2%
Black African6%5%-1.0% 2.5% 2.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%0.8%0.5% 1.0% -0.2%
Other Black2.2%0.3%-1.9% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%1.6%1.6% 0.8% 0.8%
Mixed White and African0%0.8%0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.5%0%-0.5% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
White68%55.1%-12.9% 81.4% -26.3%
Roma0%0.3%0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Arab0%1%1.0% 0.6% 0.4%
Other1.1%4.7%3.6% 1.6% 3.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 66.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.9%66.8%-6.1% 83.2% -16.4%
European Union4.9%11%6.1% 6.1% 4.9%
Rest of Europe1.4%0.5%-0.9% 0.8% -0.3%
Africa6.2%3.1%-3.1% 2.7% 0.4%
Middle East and Asia14.6%18%3.4% 5.6% 12.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK72.6%66.8%-5.8% 83.2% -16.4%
10+ Years4.6%19.1%14.5% 9.8% 9.3%
5-10 Years7%5.7%-1.3% 2.9% 2.8%
2-5 Years7%3.9%-3.1% 2.2% 1.7%
Less than 2 years8.7%4.4%-4.3% 1.9% 2.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom68.8% 76.7% -7.9%
Ireland2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Italy2.1% 0.6% 1.5%
Portugal3.1% 0.5% 2.6%
Poland1.6% 1.3% 0.3%
Romania1.6% 0.9% 0.7%
Other EU countries4.9% 1.5% 3.4%
Central and Western Africa1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia3.9% 1.2% 2.7%
South-East Asia0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
No passport held8.8% 13.5% -4.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion22.9% 37.2% -14.3%
Christian43.7% 46.2% -2.5%
Buddhist2.4% 0.5% 1.9%
Hindu7.6% 1.7% 5.9%
Muslim14.2% 6.5% 7.7%
Sikh5.5% 0.9% 4.6%
Not answered3.7% 6.0% -2.3%

Safety

Is Royal Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Lane was 96.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Royal Lane has the 66th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 291st highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.4%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£59,000
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in UB8 3QU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Royal Lane are based on 87 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Hillingdon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Royal Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3QU

Estimated Average Property Prices for UB8 3QU

Average Price
£490,602
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£425,086
Detached
£605,255
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Royal Lane

Average Price
£538,166
Semi-Detached
£528,548
Terraced
£440,537
Detached
£682,647
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
£329,882

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Royal LaneStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
69 Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£515,0002022-11-11 £507,819
43 Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£775,0002021-05-05 £864,994
49 Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£370,0002019-08-15 £446,567
57 Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£225,0002010-03-05 £458,636
67 Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London
Detached, an established residential building
£250,0002006-02-22 £561,224
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for UB8 3QU

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in UB8 3QU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee119
Retired37
Part-Time Employee34
Self-Employed27
Student (economically inactive)24
Unemployed21
Full-Time Student (with or without job)19
Other14
Looking after home or family14
Long-Term Sick or disabled10

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities42
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles32
Transport and storage23
Construction22
Education15
Administrative and support service activities11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security10
Manufacturing9
Information and communication9
Other7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Accommodation and food service activities6
Financial and insurance activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1
Real estate activities1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
McMillan Early Childhood Centre
Judge Heath Lane , UB3 2PD
4out of 4 2,449 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Colham Manor Primary School
Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT
3out of 4 786 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School
Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH
3out of 4 962 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rabbsfarm Primary School
Gordon Road , UB7 8AH
3out of 4 1,171 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hillingdon Primary School
Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH
4out of 4 1,418 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ
2out of 4 1,612 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Park Academy West London
Park View Road , UB8 3GA
1out of 4 872 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bishopshalt School
Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF
3out of 4 1,015 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Uxbridge High School
The Greenway , UB8 2PR
3out of 4 1,472 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oak Wood School
Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX
2out of 4 2,087 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
De Salis Studio College
Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP
3out of 4 2,094 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College)
Park Road , UB8 1NQ
- not rated 2,983 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Meadow High School
Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU
3out of 4 153 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pield Heath House RC School
Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW
2out of 4 285 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
Moorcroft School
Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF
4out of 4 693 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Young People's Academy
Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB
3out of 4 1,008 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Brunel University
Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH
- not rated 1,009 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Hillingdon Hospital (Choices Restaurant)Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road336 yd
Baby BoutiqueMaternity, Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road336 yd
Bevan's Cafe & ShopHillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road336 yd
Jinli Chinese RestaurantJinli Chinese Restaurant, 91 Pield Heath Road526 yd
Thai SpiceThe Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close1,086 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Crown P HThe Crown, Colham Green Road681 yd
The Hut PHThe Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close1,086 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Violet Chippy55 Violet Avenue399 yd
Cinnamon Tree121 Falling Lane890 yd
Snappy Tomato Pizza119 Falling Lane890 yd
Bagel Boyz125 Moorfield Road912 yd
Mamma Mia Pizza121 Moorfield Road919 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco82-86 Pield Heath Road526 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Meadow High School
ROYAL LANE
grass pitches98 yd
Pield Heath House School
PIELD HEATH ROAD
cycling, grass pitches382 yd
Evelyns Community School (Closed)
Appletree Avenue
grass pitches541 yd
Brunel University Sports Park
SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION KINGSTON LANE
artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts550 yd
Colham Manor Primary School
VIOLET AVENUE
grass pitches653 yd
Park Academy West London
PARK VIEW ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite816 yd
Bishopshalt School
ROYAL LANE
grass pitches, health and fitness suite1,002 yd
The Young People'S Academy
FALLING LANE
grass pitches1,010 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 90.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 90.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 90.5%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed176.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.