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South Ruislip

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About

South Ruislip is a residential district located in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The area is characterised by suburban housing, including a mix of semi-detached homes and interwar terraces. It is served by both the Central line of the London Underground and Chiltern Railways at South Ruislip station, providing direct links to central London and the Midlands. The local road network includes the A40 Western Avenue, a major route to and from the city.

The area contains several green spaces, including South Ruislip Playing Fields and the larger Ruislip Woods to the north. Local amenities are concentrated around Victoria Road and Station Parade, featuring shops, cafes, and essential services. The presence of the Ruislip Lido, a large reservoir with a miniature railway and beach, is a notable recreational feature for residents. The area functions primarily as a commuter suburb for central London.

Area overview

On average South Ruislip has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Ruislip is £85,116 per year. There are 3 schools in South Ruislip: 2 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. South Ruislip is home to around 9,694 people, with a population density of about 2,254.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

South Ruislip Population
9,694
Population density
2,254.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
31.77(+218%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.61(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.81(-26%)
Vehicle crime
17.43(+86%)
Other theft
10.93(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,210
43.42%
Indian
1,545
15.93%
Other White
1,024
10.56%
Other Asian
623
6.42%
Other
381
3.93%
Total population: 9,697

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,003
38.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,254
16.24%
No qualifications
1,201
15.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
930
12.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
9.3%
Total 16+ residents: 7,720

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,274
35.6%
Owns outright
1,025
28.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
835
23.33%
Social rents from council
264
7.38%
Other social rented
70
1.96%
Total households: 3,579

Property prices in South Ruislip

Median price£389,000
Price per sq ft£545
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£328K – £592K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £389,000 (about £545 per square foot) in South Ruislip area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Ruislip over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£748,750£508
Semi-Detached29£590,000£592
Terraced7£590,000£583
Flats38£346,000£489

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Ruislip

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Ruislip.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515,000£330,000£482,475£512,500
2017£625,000£390,995£532,501£464,000
2018£576,500£320,000£472,500£424,000
2019£530,000£315,000£475,000£460,000
2020£495,000£325,000£544,000£477,500
2021£570,000£325,000£540,000£520,000
2022£595,000£360,000£595,000£550,000
2023£595,000£373,500£542,500£520,000
2024£642,000£322,000£550,000£556,500
2025£640,000£350,000£568,500£582,500
2026£342,000£419,000£550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Ruislip.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Ruislip.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£601£557£542£642
2017£481£534£532£550
2018£615£535£525£540
2019£549£471£506£502
2020£636£521£565£540
2021£720£508£588£546
2022£616£565£623£640
2023£553£573£578£550
2024£555£507£585£565
2025£561£517£614£587
2026£492£632£568
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Ruislip.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South 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.