Old School Road is in Uxbridge and in Hillingdon district. UB8 3WE 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 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old School Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3WE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: UB8 3WQ, UB8 3WF, UB8 3WG, UB8 3NX, UB8 3WP, UB8 3TW, UB8 3QS, UB8 3WS, UB8 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around UB8 3WE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3WE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 49% | 45.8% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 36.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 54.8% | 58% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 32% | 28.5% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 8% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 12.3% | 16.8% | 4.5% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.9% | 40.8% | -3.1% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.8% 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 | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 10.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 17.2% | 9.6% | -7.6% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 12% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 37.5% | 32.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -48.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 53.9% 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 | 59.7% | 53.9% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 12.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.2% | 23.7% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 18.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.8% | 54.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 30.6% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 6.3% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 3.6% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Middle East | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old School Road was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.1% lower than the Colham & Cowley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old School Road has the 72nd lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Colham & Cowley and the 308th highest crime rate of 801 local areas in Hillingdon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Old School Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-11-29 | £595,626 |
| 19 Old School Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-04-28 | £572,934 |
| 12 Old School Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-01-24 | £585,528 |
| 23 Old School Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2018-03-29 | £634,365 |
| 18 Old School Road, Uxbridge, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2017-09-22 | £637,874 |
The percentage of student residents living in UB8 3WE 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 | 112 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 55 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,373 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 | 804 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colham Manor Primary School Violet Avenue , Hillingdon UB8 3PT | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Primary School Charville Lane West , Hillingdon UB10 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School 160 Long Lane , Hillingdon UB10 0EH | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School Worcester Road , Cowley UB8 3TH | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uxbridge High School The Greenway , UB8 2PR | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Academy West London Park View Road , UB8 3GA | 1out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Wood School Sutton Court Road , Hillingdon UB10 0EX | 2out of 4 | 1,392 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swakeleys School for Girls Clifton Gardens , Hillingdon UB10 0EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 2,491 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 | 5,419 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pield Heath House RC School Pield Heath Road , UB8 3NW | 2out of 4 | 497 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow High School Royal Lane , Hillingdon UB8 3QU | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel University Kingston Lane , UB8 3PH | - not rated | 948 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorcroft School Bramble Close , Hillingdon UB8 3BF | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillingdon Manor School Harlington Road , Hillingdon UB8 3HD | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 433 yd | |
| Hillingdon Hospital (Choices Restaurant) | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 500 yd | |
| Baby Boutique | Maternity, Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 500 yd | |
| Bevan's Cafe & Shop | Hillingdon Hospital, Pield Heath Road | 500 yd | |
| Sahara City | Prince Of Wales Ph, 1 Harlington Road | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon Manor Cricket Club | Coney Green | 641 yd | |
| The Vine Inn Ph | The Vine Inn, 121 Hillingdon Hill | 724 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion, Uxbridge Road | 725 yd | |
| The Crown P H | The Crown, Colham Green Road | 843 yd | |
| Hillingdon Golf Club Bar | Hillingdon Golf Club, 18 Dorset Way | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Bam | 6 Crescent Parade, Uxbridge Road | 660 yd | |
| The Village Fish & Chips | 103 Hillingdon Hill | 718 yd | |
| New Moon House | 89 Hillingdon Hill | 724 yd | |
| Beef Belly | 14 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road | 806 yd | |
| Violet Chippy | 55 Violet Avenue | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-86 Pield Heath Road | 433 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brunel University Sports Park SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION KINGSTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Bishopshalt School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 359 yd |
| Pield Heath House School PIELD HEATH ROAD | cycling, grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Coney Green Uxbridge Road | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Hillingdon Primary School UXBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Meadow High School ROYAL LANE | grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Colham Manor Primary School VIOLET AVENUE | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Hillingdon Golf Club DORSET WAY | golf | 1,003 yd |
| Evelyns Community School (Closed) Appletree Avenue | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Brunel University Sports Centre KINGSTON LANE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,078 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.