UB8 1FQ is an active urban area on Harefield Road, 0.5km from Uxbridge in Hillingdon. Administratively it sits within Uxbridge ward and the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hillingdon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (202 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 45.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for UB8 1FQ are sourced from Output Area E00176481 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAREFIELD ROAD, UB8 1FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAREFIELD ROAD, UB8 1FQ.
301
38
£ 54,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: UB8 1FQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines UB8 1FQ — 47% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending down 45.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB8 1FQ. The average age is 38.3. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 215,000
15 sales · Mean £ 217,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near UB8 1FQ are high at 202 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
Hermitage Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Andrew's C of E Primary School
John Locke Academy
Whitehall Infant School
Whitehall Junior School
Uxbridge High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- Day One Local Express0.4 km
- Admiral Casino - vending machine0.6 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Cowley Food & Wine0.8 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Bennett Hay Ltd0.2 km
- Bucks Student's Union - Pulse0.1 km
- Compass Group at Mondelez0.7 km
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure Complex0.8 km
- Bella Italia0.6 km
- + 74 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn London Uxbridge Town Centre0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Atik0.8 km
- Millers Tap; 88th Street; Value Mighty and Sin City Burger?0.7 km
- The Dolphin0.8 km
- The Fig Tree0.5 km
- The Metropolitan0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.4 km
- Poundstretcher0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Chilli Indian Takeaway0.9 km
- China Express0.8 km
- Peri Peri Cottage0.8 km
- Planet Kebab0.8 km
- Woodland Pizza0.8 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denham3.4 km
- West Ruislip3.7 km
- Denham Golf Club4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Uxbridge Underground Station0.4 km
- Uxbridge Underground Station0.5 km
- Uxbridge Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: UB81FQ · Data under Open Government Licence