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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 area has 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

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in South Ruislip area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £820,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Ruislip in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Ruislip over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached4£652,250£6,153
Flats39£350,000£5,250
Semi-Detached33£575,000£6,369
Terraced7£590,000£6,685

10 years median price trend in South Ruislip

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Ruislip.

All postcodes in South Ruislip

HA40SR

St Gregory Close

HA46UZ

Edwards Avenue

HA46EU

The Runway

HA40QT

Paddock Road

HA40LU

Queens Walk

HA46TR

Great Central Avenue

HA40SF

The Croft

HA40HG

Long Drive

HA40RF

Field End Road

HA40QY

Bec Close

HA40RE

Parkfield Crescent

HA40RQ

Well Close

HA40SE

The Croft

HA40HH

Long Drive

HA46UD

Great Central Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.