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Colham & Cowley

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About

Colham & Cowley ward occupies a primarily residential and industrial area in the western part of the London Borough of Hillingdon. It is situated near the M4 motorway and the Grand Union Canal, which historically supported local industry. The ward includes significant business parks and logistics hubs, contributing to its employment base. Housing consists largely of post-war estates and some older terraced homes, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas for residents.

The ward is directly adjacent to Heathrow Airport, with aircraft frequently passing overhead, shaping the local soundscape. This proximity supports related aviation and freight businesses within its industrial zones. Public transport connections include bus routes and proximity to West Drayton railway station. The Grand Union Canal towpath offers a route for walking and cycling, contrasting with the busy industrial and transport corridors that define much of the area.

Area overview

On average Colham & Cowley has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colham & Cowley is £72,204 per year. There are 9 schools in Colham & Cowley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Colham & Cowley is home to around 19,136 people, with a population density of about 4,157.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Colham & Cowley Population
19,136
Population density
4,157.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.95(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.27(+31%)
Vehicle crime
12.91(+38%)
Public order
10.09(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+69%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,579
39.61%
Indian
2,274
11.88%
Other White
1,649
8.62%
Other Asian
1,451
7.58%
African
1,334
6.97%
Total population: 19,135

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,966
31.94%
Level 3 (A level)
3,184
20.48%
No qualifications
2,958
19.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,777
11.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,494
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 15,547

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,870
28.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,640
24.74%
Owns outright
1,493
22.53%
Social rents from council
907
13.68%
Other social rented
462
6.97%
Total households: 6,628

Property prices in Colham & Cowley

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Colham & Cowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Colham & Cowley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colham & Cowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached10£557,500£5,701
Flats24£263,500£5,170
Semi-Detached38£535,000£5,987
Terraced23£460,000£6,216

10 years median price trend in Colham & Cowley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colham & Cowley.

All postcodes in Colham & Cowley

UB83SY

New Peachey Lane

UB83AU

Lees Road

UB83DH

Dickens Avenue

UB83LU

Beechwood Avenue

UB83SN

St Luke Close

UB83QP

Royal Lane

UB83SE

St David Close

UB83WX

Crispin Way

UB83JZ

Colham & Cowley

UB83SZ

Peachey Close

UB83TT

Ivybridge Close

UB83LJ

Park View Road

UB83HS

Aintree Close

UB83UL

Clarkes Drive

UB83DU

Nickleby Close

UB83EW

Collingwood Road

UB83RP

Benson Close

UB83FA

Nicholls Avenue

UB83JA

Harlington Road

UB83DR

Chapel Lane

UB82EX

Barlee Crescent

UB83WQ

Colham Road

UB83EU

Harlington Road

UB83RD

Colham Road

UB83QR

Royal Lane

UB82YU

Colham & Cowley

UB83HQ

Temple Park

UB100NU

Norham Villas

UB82JR

Packet Boat Lane

UB83RW

Saxon Close

UB83JB

Harlington Road

UB83HJ

Craig Drive

UB83RZ

St Peters Road

UB82EY

Benbow Waye

UB83QQ

Colham Green Road

UB82HD

Benbow Moorings

UB100PE

Hillingdon Parade

UB83JW

Hooper Drive

UB82LW

Newcourt

UB83PZ

Lavender Road

UB83RL

Peel Way

UB83TA

Hilliards Road

UB83LW

Pinewood Avenue

UB83PF

Bosanquet Close

UB100NZ

Uxbridge Road

UB83HL

Craig Drive

UB83UG

Little London Close

UB83TB

Pinn Close

UB83QW

Greatfields Drive

UB83PY

Campion Close

UB83UE

Hindhead Close

UB82HY

High Road

UB83HD

Harlington Road

UB83BW

Dickens Avenue

UB83TW

Robinwood Grove

UB82JH

Old Mill Lane

UB83QU

Royal Lane

UB100NH

Uxbridge Road

UB83HW

Daleham Drive

UB82HH

Meadow View

UB82LQ

Waterside

UB83LB

West Drayton Road

UB83SX

New Peachey Lane

UB83TQ

Worcester Road

UB83PW

Kingston Lane

UB100DZ

Brambles Farm Drive

UB82ER

Dellfield Crescent

UB100SY

Charles Street

UB83HN

Gilfrid Close

UB83ND

Church Road

UB83RR

Normans Close

UB83SP

St Clement Close

UB83NH

Pield Heath Road

UB83AS

Lees Road

UB83EQ

Haig Road

UB83JY

Colham Green Road

UB83NY

Micawber Avenue

UB83EE

Haig Road

UB82HZ

St Laurence Close

UB83PR

Violet Avenue

UB83SS

St Clement Close

UB83AT

Lees Road

UB83PP

Violet Avenue

UB83DW

Thackeray Close

UB83JL

Nicholls Avenue

UB83DY

New Road

UB83TG

Maygoods Green

UB83LX

Beechwood Avenue

UB83EL

Collingwood Road

UB83EG

Haig Road

UB82HA

Dagnall Crescent

UB83HH

St Margarets Avenue

UB83HF

Harlington Road

UB82LE

Biko Close

UB83NS

Pield Heath Road

UB83PD

Pield Heath Avenue

UB83SH

Moorfield Road

UB83WE

Old School Road

UB83NU

Copperfield Avenue

UB83RX

Peachey Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.