UB8 1GX is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Uxbridge in Hillingdon. Administratively it sits within Uxbridge ward and the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency.
For renters and young professionals, UB8 1GX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hillingdon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (336 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for UB8 1GX are sourced from Output Area E00012542 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UB8 1GX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UB8 1GX.
355
34
£ 49,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: UB8 1GX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
UB8 1GX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB8 1GX. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near UB8 1GX are high at 336 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Andrew's C of E Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
Whitehall Infant School
Whitehall Junior School
John Locke Academy
Uxbridge High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Hong Kong Kitchen0.7 km
- Papa John`s Pizza0.7 km
- Tacoburg0.3 km
- Bento Boys0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- World Wine Express1.0 km
- Manor Wines & Food0.7 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.2 km
- Tempting Food Delicatessen0.1 km
- Uxbridge Food & Wine0.3 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- General Elliott0.8 km
- Ivy Leaf Memorial Club0.3 km
- Queens Head0.1 km
- Crown & Treaty0.5 km
- Hillingdon Canal Club0.5 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- d20 Board Game Cafe0.1 km
- Jacks & Jils0.2 km
- J'adore Cakes0.4 km
- Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.1 km
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.1 km
- Poundstretcher0.0 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Beefeater0.7 km
- Premier Inn London Uxbridge Town Centre0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Denham3.8 km
- West Ruislip4.0 km
- West Drayton4.1 km
Bus Stops
- Uxbridge Underground Station0.3 km
- Uxbridge Underground Station0.3 km
- Uxbridge Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: UB81GX · Data under Open Government Licence