Royal Lane is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3QY 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 3QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3PP, UB8 3UH, UB8 3UJ, UB8 3RB, UB8 3QX, UB7 8DW, UB8 3PX, UB8 3UN, UB8 3UL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB8 3QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.9% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.1% | -2.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 3QY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 38% | 44.2% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 41.5% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 44.7% | 49.1% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 29.4% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 24.9% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 14.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.3% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 19.8% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 11% | 5.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.2% 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 | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 8.5% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.2% | 8.1% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 8.9% | 7.1% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 59.9% | 46.2% | -13.7% | 81.4% | -35.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 73.6% | 63.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 20.3% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 63.4% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 23.3% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 4.9% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21% | 37.2% | -16.2% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 24% | 6.5% | 17.5% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royal Lane was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Royal Lane has the 60th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 358th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-07-03 | £547,683 |
| 114A Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-03-03 | £558,346 |
| 106 Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-06-02 | £451,082 |
| 124 Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2014-09-30 | £548,449 |
| 116 Royal Lane, Uxbridge, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2014-08-29 | £478,274 |
UB8 3QY 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 3QY 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Transport and storage | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,392 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 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,414 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Primary School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,546 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 | 713 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 1,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 99 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 490 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young People's Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 1,189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Hospital (Choices Restaurant) | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 442 yd | |
| Baby Boutique | Maternity, Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 442 yd | |
| Bevan's Cafe & Shop | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 442 yd | |
| Jinli Chinese Restaurant | Jinli Chinese Restaurant, 91 Pield Heath Road | 625 yd | |
| Thai Spice | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 649 yd | |
| The Hut PH | The Hut Ph, 2 Old Orchard Close | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Chippy | 55 Violet Avenue | 306 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 121 Falling Lane | 693 yd | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 119 Falling Lane | 693 yd | |
| Bagel Boyz | 125 Moorfield Road | 826 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizza | 121 Moorfield Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-86 Pield Heath Road | 625 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow High School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches | 135 yd |
| Evelyns Community School (Closed) Appletree Avenue | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 579 yd |
| Pield Heath House School PIELD HEATH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Park Academy West London PARK VIEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Park SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION KINGSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 755 yd |
| The Young People'S Academy FALLING LANE | grass pitches | 828 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.