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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, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 4 schools in Colham & Cowley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£539
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £550K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £539 per square foot) in Colham & Cowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colham & Cowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£557,500£521
Semi-Detached43£540,000£558
Terraced27£470,000£561
Flats30£251,000£477

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Colham & Cowley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colham & Cowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£444,975£235,250£419,000£370,000
2017£456,250£270,000£420,000£375,000
2018£485,000£280,000£425,000£352,500
2019£480,000£298,975£438,000£367,500
2020£610,000£275,000£426,000£405,000
2021£592,000£275,000£455,000£418,500
2022£600,000£281,000£500,000£417,500
2023£565,000£262,500£490,000£410,000
2024£657,500£255,000£515,000£425,000
2025£562,500£251,000£535,000£455,500
2026£550,000£267,500£535,000£470,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colham & Cowley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colham & Cowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£500£484£458£466
2017£448£465£475£462
2018£492£551£453£449
2019£513£498£456£456
2020£433£451£464£511
2021£491£471£487£485
2022£496£469£546£564
2023£578£474£535£552
2024£541£473£546£533
2025£538£453£551£536
2026£597£480£578£566
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colham & Cowley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hillingdon district.

Band A£1,364
Band B£1,591
Band C£1,818
Band D£2,045
Band E£2,500
Band F£2,955
Band G£3,409
Band H£4,091

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Colham & Cowley ward.

Local councillors

Adam Joseph Huddle

Colham & Cowley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

James Edward Bourke

Colham & Cowley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Shehryar Ahmad-Wallana

Colham & Cowley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative