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About

Ruislip ward is a residential area in the northwest of the London Borough of Hillingdon, centred around the historic Ruislip village. The area is characterised by suburban housing, ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments, with local shops and services concentrated along the High Street. It is well-connected by the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines at Ruislip station, providing direct access to central London.

The ward contains Ruislip Woods, a designated National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest. This ancient woodland, featuring areas like Park Wood and Copse Wood, is a significant local green space with a managed network of footpaths. The adjacent Ruislip Lido, with its reservoir and sandy beach, is a popular recreational spot for walking and family outings.

Area overview

On average Ruislip has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ruislip is £85,597 per year. There are 4 schools in Ruislip: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Ruislip is home to around 15,441 people, with a population density of about 1,785 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Ruislip Population
15,441
Population density
1,785 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.31(+46%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.76(-1%)
Vehicle crime
12.18(+30%)
Other theft
9.46(-17%)
Shoplifting
9.33(-7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,656
62.55%
Indian
1,639
10.62%
Other White
1,245
8.06%
Irish
518
3.36%
Other Asian
411
2.66%
Total population: 15,438

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,537
43.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,843
14.52%
No qualifications
1,744
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,574
12.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,030
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 12,689

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,396
38.5%
Owns with a mortgage
2,027
32.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
911
14.64%
Social rents from council
376
6.04%
Other social rented
312
5.01%
Total households: 6,223

Property prices in Ruislip

Median price£600,000
Price per sq ft£584
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£416K – £806K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 (about £584 per square foot) in Ruislip area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,500 up to £2,040,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ruislip over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£855,000£623
Semi-Detached33£705,000£645
Terraced12£460,000£612
Flats41£340,110£533

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ruislip

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruislip.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£778,750£330,000£613,750£430,000
2017£700,000£343,000£617,500£404,000
2018£720,000£322,000£580,000£420,000
2019£730,000£345,000£645,000£390,000
2020£745,000£337,500£612,500£415,000
2021£850,000£345,500£660,000£425,000
2022£832,000£361,500£710,000£455,000
2023£882,500£330,000£740,000£440,000
2024£865,000£350,000£685,000£512,500
2025£842,500£375,000£695,000£465,000
2026£915,000£322,500£727,050£542,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ruislip.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ruislip.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£564£531£571£539
2017£580£532£535£593
2018£576£486£547£509
2019£546£508£553£552
2020£557£526£548£535
2021£579£567£570£584
2022£641£528£613£595
2023£630£524£576£587
2024£595£509£590£562
2025£632£507£568£635
2026£604£518£640£616
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ruislip.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ruislip 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 Ruislip ward.

Local councillors

John Riley

Ruislip - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Peter William Smallwood

Ruislip - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Philip Nigel Corthorne

Ruislip - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Ruislip

Is Ruislip safe?

Ruislip records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ruislip?

The median sale price in Ruislip is £600,000 (about £584 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ruislip?

Ruislip has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ruislip?

Ruislip scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ruislip sits around rank 25,668 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ruislip?

The average household income in Ruislip is around £85,597 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ruislip?

Ruislip is represented by 3 elected councillors: John Riley (Conservative and Unionist Party), Peter William Smallwood (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Philip Nigel Corthorne (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Ruislip

HA47SB

Breakspear Road

HA48LS

High Street

HA44LD

Park Way

HA48NL

Green Walk

HA48AT

Hume Way

HA47TY

Reservoir Road

HA47YG

Howletts Lane

HA47JW

Hill Lane

HA47AB

Ruislip

HA47XU

Broadwood Avenue

HA47DX

Ickenham Road

HA47QR

Ladygate Lane

HA47YJ

Wallington Close

HA48DL

Glenalla Road

HA47UT

Elmbridge Drive

HA48BQ

Kings College Road

HA44NW

Ruislip

HA48LB

Brickwall Lane

HA48AL

Evelyn Avenue

HA48HB

Midcroft

HA47HX

Church Avenue

HA47HZ

Sharps Lane

HA47PS

Whiteheath Avenue

HA47RD

Ladygate Lane

HA47NZ

St Margarets Road

HA47JF

Sharps Lane

HA47DR

Ruislip

HA47GE

Kingsend

HA47XD

Elmbridge Drive

HA47TW

Bury Street

HA48EP

Midcroft

HA47RL

Arlington Drive

HA47SD

Ruislip

HA48EB

Warrender Way

HA48GG

East Way

HA47QY

Ladygate Lane

HA48JY

High Street

HA47DQ

Ickenham Road

HA48DS

Larne Road

HA48BG

Eastcote Road

HA48QQ

The Ridgeway

HA48DG

Eastcote Road

HA44LU

Park Way

HA47RR

Howletts Lane

HA47JY

Kings College Road

HA47PH

Fairfield Avenue

HA47TE

Bury Street

HA48AR

Evelyn Avenue

HA44JE

Park Way

HA48QS

The Ridgeway

HA47EE

Regency Drive

HA48QW

Hawtrey Drive

HA47YX

Eamont Close

HA47EF

Sovereign Close

HA48BH

Kings College Road

HA48QG

Old Hatch Manor

HA48SB

College Drive

HA48AZ

Oakfield Close

HA47UU

Elmbridge Drive

HA44DW

Ruislip

HA47BX

Ickenham Road

HA48NU

Park Way

HA47SX

Bury Street

HA48HP

Priory Close

HA47RA

Leaholme Way

HA47BP

Monarchs Way

HA47UX

Lovatt Drive

HA48ET

Midcroft

HA48HG

Manor Close

HA47SQ

Breakspear Road

HA47PW

Whiteheath Avenue

HA47XS

Broadwood Avenue

HA47DP

Ickenham Road

HA47NE

Heathfield Rise

HA48DQ

Eastcote Road

HA47NU

St Margarets Road

HA48HE

Manor Way

HA47LT

Field Way

HA47RJ

Arlington Drive

HA47PF

Glenfield Crescent

HA48HQ

Windmill Way

HA48AH

Evelyn Avenue

HA47RU

St Catherines Road

HA47XB

Elmbridge Drive

HA47DB

Kingsend

HA47TZ

Isis Close

HA47UZ

Elmbridge Drive

HA47LF

The Oaks

HA47DN

West Ruislip Court Ickenham Road

HA47BD

High Street

HA47QS

Ladygate Lane

HA47DF

Ickenham Road

HA47XP

Broadwood Avenue

HA47SJ

Breakspear Road

HA48JR

Brickwall Lane

HA46ER

Kingsend

HA47EZ

Lymington Drive

HA48QH

Westholme Gardens

HA47NT

Coppice Close

HA47EP

Hamble Close