UB8 1GA is an active urban area on The Chimes Shopping Centre, 0.0km from Uxbridge in Hillingdon. Administratively it sits within Hillingdon West ward and the Uxbridge and South Ruislip constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, UB8 1GA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a shop until you drop zone — major retail centres of national and regional significance. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Hillingdon.
Safety: Crime rates are high (323 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for UB8 1GA are sourced from Output Area E00012521 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CHIMES SHOPPING CENTRE, UB8 1GA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CHIMES SHOPPING CENTRE, UB8 1GA.
401
36
£ 54,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: UB8 1GA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
UB8 1GA has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for UB8 1GA. The average age is 36.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near UB8 1GA are high at 323 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 Andrew's C of E Primary School
Hermitage Primary School
John Locke Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Whitehall Infant School
Whitehall Junior School
Uxbridge High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure Complex0.8 km
- d20 Board Game Cafe0.3 km
- Hillingdon Kitchen0.8 km
- Jacks & Jils0.3 km
- J'adore Cakes0.0 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Hong Kong Kitchen0.7 km
- Papa John`s Pizza0.7 km
- Tacoburg0.6 km
- Bento Boys0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- World Wine Express1.0 km
- Manor Wines & Food0.3 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.2 km
- Tempting Food Delicatessen0.3 km
- Uxbridge Food & Wine0.4 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Ivy Leaf Memorial Club0.5 km
- Queens Head0.3 km
- Crown & Treaty0.7 km
- Hillingdon Canal Club0.8 km
- Uxbridge And District Conservative Club0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks & Spencer Plc0.3 km
- Poundstretcher0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Beefeater1.0 km
- Premier Inn London Uxbridge Town Centre0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- West Ruislip3.8 km
- Denham3.9 km
- West Drayton4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Uxbridge Underground Station0.1 km
- Uxbridge Underground Station0.1 km
- Uxbridge Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: UB81GA · Data under Open Government Licence