Postcode Analysis Hillingdon, London

HAREFIELD ROAD, UB8 1FQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAREFIELD ROAD, UB8 1FQ.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: UB8 1FQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British53.3%
Asian / British Asian24.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed13.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour391
Violence and sexual offences270
Shoplifting211
Public order84
Other theft74

school Local Schools

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Hermitage Primary School

Good460 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding243 pupils0.8 km
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St Andrew's C of E Primary School

Requires Improvement193 pupils0.9 km
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John Locke Academy

Outstanding635 pupils1.0 km
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Whitehall Infant School

Good376 pupils1.2 km
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Whitehall Junior School

Good376 pupils1.2 km
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Uxbridge High School

Good1318 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn London Uxbridge Town Centre0.4 km
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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