UB3 1EL is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Cottages, 0.5km from Dawley in Hillingdon. Administratively it sits within Hayes Town ward and the Hayes and Harlington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, UB3 1EL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hillingdon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for UB3 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00184502 (shared with 154 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD COTTAGES, UB3 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD COTTAGES, UB3 1EL.
371
28
£ 50,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
UB3 1EL has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB3 1EL. The average age is 28.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
UB3 1EL has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Global Academy
Botwell House Catholic Primary School
Lake Farm Park Academy
Pinkwell Primary School
Harlington School
Cranford Park Academy
McMillan Early Childhood Centre
Wood End Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Ali Halal Meat0.9 km
- Barfia London ltd0.7 km
- Best Food & Wine0.8 km
- Global Wine Mart0.9 km
- Hari News0.9 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Staycity Apartments Heathrow Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Captain Morgans0.7 km
- Hayes & Harlington Community Associa0.6 km
- Hayes Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Old Crown0.8 km
- The Music Box (Pub)0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Aladdins0.8 km
- Al-Hyderabadi Biryani & Grills Ltd0.7 km
- Chixy's Grill0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Curry Delight0.7 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Masala Bazaar0.4 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Biryani Hub0.9 km
- Euro Kebab1.0 km
- KFC0.8 km
- La Roma Pizza0.7 km
- Papa Johns0.9 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hayes & Harlington0.8 km
- West Drayton2.9 km
- Southall3.6 km
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Postcode Profile: UB31EL · Data under Open Government Licence