UB8 1GS is a safe, established residential area on Crosby Gardens, 0.7km from Uxbridge in Hillingdon. Administratively it sits within Hillingdon West ward and the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency.
Day-to-day life in UB8 1GS has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hillingdon.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £309k, up 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for UB8 1GS are sourced from Output Area E00012515 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSBY GARDENS, UB8 1GS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSBY GARDENS, UB8 1GS.
349
43
£ 54,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: UB8 1GS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines UB8 1GS — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB8 1GS. The average age is 42.7. 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
Detached
£ 377,500
2 sales · Mean £ 377,500
Flat
£ 305,000
18 sales · Mean £ 310,138
Terraced
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around UB8 1GS is moderate at 50 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
John Locke Academy
Hermitage Primary School
St Andrew's C of E Primary School
Vyners School
Uxbridge High School
Whitehall Infant School
Whitehall Junior School
Oak Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Belmont Food and Wine0.8 km
- Continental Food Store0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Max Oriental Foodstore0.7 km
- New Look0.7 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Bar Italia0.9 km
- The Good Yarn0.9 km
- Whelans0.9 km
- Atik0.7 km
- Millers Tap; 88th Street; Value Mighty and Sin City Burger?0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
65 nearby- Armstrong World Industries Ltd0.9 km
- Battle of Britain Visitor Centre Cafe0.9 km
- Bubble Ci.Tea0.7 km
- Carretta0.9 km
- Christ Church Cafe0.8 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- T4 Uxbridge0.8 km
- Wok & Go Uxbridge0.8 km
- Peri Peri Cottage0.7 km
- Planet Kebab0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn London Uxbridge Town Centre0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer Plc0.9 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ruislip3.1 km
- Ruislip3.9 km
- Denham3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: UB81GS · Data under Open Government Licence