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Ickenham & South Harefield

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About

Ickenham & South Harefield is a ward in the west of the London Borough of Hillingdon. It primarily consists of the suburban area of Ickenham and the southern part of the village of Harefield, bordering Buckinghamshire. The ward is characterised by residential streets, local parks, and the Grand Union Canal which runs through Harefield. It is served by Ickenham station on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, providing a direct link to central London.

The area includes notable green spaces like Ickenham Marsh, a Site of Metropolitan Importance for nature conservation. Harefield is home to the renowned Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital, a major specialist heart and lung centre. The community maintains a distinct local character, with its own high street in Ickenham and the historic Harefield village centre, separate from the larger urban centres nearby.

Area overview

On average Ickenham & South Harefield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ickenham & South Harefield is £87,592 per year. There are 5 schools in Ickenham & South Harefield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Ickenham & South Harefield is home to around 15,516 people, with a population density of about 1,173.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Ickenham & South Harefield Population
15,516
Population density
1,173.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.37(-39%)
Violence and sexual offences
14.69(-52%)
Vehicle crime
4.96(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.77(-17%)
Public order
4.45(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,985
57.91%
Indian
2,436
15.7%
Other White
1,038
6.69%
Other Asian
506
3.26%
Other
400
2.58%
Total population: 15,515

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,639
44.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,865
14.85%
No qualifications
1,542
12.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,535
12.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,050
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 12,561

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,345
38.81%
Owns with a mortgage
2,193
36.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
803
13.29%
Social rents from council
247
4.09%
Other forms of private rent
236
3.91%
Total households: 6,042

Property prices in Ickenham & South Harefield

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £662,500 in Ickenham & South Harefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £6,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ickenham & South Harefield 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 Ickenham & South Harefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£847,500
Flats34£372,500
Semi-Detached51£665,000
Terraced15£510,000

10 years median price trend in Ickenham & South Harefield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ickenham & South Harefield.

Data Sources

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