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Hillingdon

England / London / Hillingdon

About

Hillingdon is a district in West London, covering the largest area of any borough in the capital. It includes towns like Uxbridge, Hayes, and Ruislip, as well as parts of Heathrow Airport. The area is known for its mix of urban and suburban landscapes, with parks, reservoirs, and green spaces like Colne Valley Regional Park. Hillingdon also has strong transport links, including the Piccadilly and Metropolitan tube lines, as well as major road connections like the M25 and M40.

The district is home to Brunel University London and several industrial estates, particularly around Hayes. Hillingdon has a mix of residential areas, from historic villages like Harefield to modern developments near the airport. The Grand Union Canal runs through parts of the borough, adding to its varied character. While Heathrow Airport brings economic activity, it also influences noise levels and infrastructure demands in the area.

Area overview

On average Hillingdon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hillingdon is £56,717 per year. There are 112 schools in Hillingdon: 68 primary (8 Outstanding and 55 Good) and 22 secondary (4 Outstanding and 15 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Hillingdon Population
305,909
Population density
2,644 per km²

Demographics

British
113,377
37.06%
Indian
57,341
18.74%
Other White
27,255
8.91%
Other Asian
23,120
7.56%
African
15,844
5.18%
Total population: 305,907

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
32,837
30.06%
Owns outright
28,994
26.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
25,692
23.52%
Social rents from council
10,179
9.32%
Other social rented
7,434
6.81%
Total households: 109,228

Property prices in Hillingdon

Based on 2,169 recent sales, the median property price is £505,000 in Hillingdon area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £3,600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached282£811,250
Flats592£306,500
Semi-Detached727£560,000
Terraced568£500,000

10 years price trend in Hillingdon

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.