Clarkes Drive is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3UJ 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarkes Drive, Uxbridge, UB8 3UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3UH, UB8 3UL, UB8 3UN, UB8 3QY, UB7 8DW, UB8 3QX, UB7 8DP, UB8 3PP, UB8 3RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding UB8 3UJ is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 45.8% | 46.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 54.2% | 53.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 3UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.3% 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 | 60.3% | 53.3% | -7.0% | 37.9% | 15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 32.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 47.9% | 53% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 43.7% | 34.4% | -9.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 3UJ this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 9.7% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 8.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 6.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 53.5% | 20.8% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 13.5% | 4.5% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.2% 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 | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 0.5% | -7.4% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 6% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 53.2% | 49.2% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -32.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 6.3% | 0.5% | -5.8% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 10.4% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, just 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.1% | 46.5% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 20% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 16.8% | 2.2% | -14.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.7% | 26.5% | 12.8% | 5.6% | 20.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.5% | 47.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 13.7% | 20.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.3% | 7.7% | -8.6% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 11% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 13.7% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 43.2% | 76.7% | -33.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6% | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 10.9% | 1.2% | 9.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22% | 37.2% | -15.2% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 14.8% | 1.7% | 13.1% |
| Muslim | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarkes Drive was 85.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clarkes Drive has the 65th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 334th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Clarkes Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-03-24 | £161,260 |
| 37 Clarkes Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-12-01 | £149,023 |
| 47 Clarkes Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-11-17 | £246,618 |
| 50 Clarkes Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-08-21 | £250,667 |
| 34 Clarkes Drive, Uxbridge, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-05-26 | £219,123 |
UB8 3UJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 2,501 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 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rabbsfarm Primary School Gordon Road , UB7 8AH | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School High Street , Yiewsley UB7 7QJ | 2out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Primary School Uxbridge Road , Hillingdon UB10 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,632 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 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopshalt School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3RF | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Salis Studio College Wood End Green Road , UB4 8JP | 3out of 4 | 2,260 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hewens College Hewens Road , UB4 8JP | 2out of 4 | 2,260 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 | 3,174 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 | 195 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 501 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young People's Academy Falling Lane , Yiewsley UB7 8AB | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 1,144 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 | 529 yd | |
| Baby Boutique | Maternity, Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 529 yd | |
| Bevan's Cafe & Shop | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 529 yd | |
| Jinli Chinese Restaurant | Jinli Chinese Restaurant, 91 Pield Heath Road | 717 yd | |
| LA4 | 34 High Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violet Chippy | 55 Violet Avenue | 417 yd | |
| Bagel Boyz | 125 Moorfield Road | 720 yd | |
| Mamma Mia Pizza | 121 Moorfield Road | 724 yd | |
| Cinnamon Tree | 121 Falling Lane | 738 yd | |
| Snappy Tomato Pizza | 119 Falling Lane | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-86 Pield Heath Road | 717 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow High School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches | 137 yd |
| Evelyns Community School (Closed) Appletree Avenue | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Pield Heath House School PIELD HEATH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Park Academy West London PARK VIEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Park SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION KINGSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 771 yd |
| The Young People'S Academy FALLING LANE | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Cowley St Laurence C Of E Primary School COWLEY ST LAURENCE CHILDREN'S CENTRE COWLEY ST LAURENCE CHILDREN'S CENTRE WORCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 yd |
| Yiewsley Pool (Closed) Otterfield Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,073 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 | 160.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.