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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 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
126
Deprivation level
6/10
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
59.36(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.55(+26%)
Vehicle crime
14.37(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+78%)
Public order
10.19(+53%)
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 119 recent sales, the median property price is £480,000 in Colham & Cowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £755,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colham & Cowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£558,750
Flats26£247,500
Semi-Detached44£524,000
Terraced33£470,000

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

UB82FA

Brindley Place

UB82BZ

Brindley Place

UB82EY

Benbow Waye

UB83HL

Craig Drive

UB83LH

Old Orchard Close

UB83PZ

Lavender Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.