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About

South Ruislip is a residential ward in the London Borough of Hillingdon. The area is characterised by suburban housing, including many semi-detached homes from the interwar and post-war periods. It is served by South Ruislip station, which provides both Underground and National Rail services, offering direct connections to central London and the West Midlands. Local amenities are focused around Victoria Road and the adjacent High Road, which host a range of shops and services for the community.

The ward includes the sizable King's College playing fields, providing significant green space for sports and recreation. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a mix of private and council-owned properties. The area is also home to the Polish Social and Cultural Association centre, a notable community hub. Transport access remains a defining feature, with the A40 Western Avenue running nearby, facilitating road links to the wider region.

Area overview

On average South Ruislip has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 9.4% 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 £85,160 per year. There are 7 schools in South Ruislip: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 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 16,838 people, with a population density of about 2,497.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

South Ruislip Population
16,838
Population density
2,497.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.25(-35%)
Shoplifting
18.47(+85%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.27(-39%)
Vehicle crime
12.71(+36%)
Other theft
7.66(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,873
46.75%
Indian
2,353
13.97%
Other White
1,698
10.08%
Other Asian
1,010
6%
Irish
568
3.37%
Total population: 16,840

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,235
39.41%
Level 3 (A level)
2,177
16.39%
No qualifications
1,935
14.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,669
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,233
9.28%
Total 16+ residents: 13,285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
2,304
37.53%
Owns outright
1,845
30.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,217
19.82%
Social rents from council
367
5.98%
Other forms of private rent
188
3.06%
Total households: 6,139

Property prices in South Ruislip

Median price£512,500
Price per sq ft£567
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£359K – £617K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £512,500 (about £567 per square foot) in South Ruislip area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £870,000.

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
Detached4£748,750£508
Semi-Detached47£600,000£595
Terraced37£550,000£601
Flats44£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£565,000£322,500£492,475£480,000
2017£580,000£389,995£515,000£460,000
2018£586,500£320,000£487,500£456,000
2019£565,000£315,000£477,500£445,000
2020£505,000£325,000£544,000£470,000
2021£585,000£325,000£554,000£510,000
2022£595,000£360,000£595,000£550,000
2023£595,000£372,000£540,000£506,250
2024£643,500£320,000£575,000£540,000
2025£667,250£351,000£578,750£550,000
2026£568,000£341,000£540,000£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£618£557£542£581
2017£486£532£529£546
2018£600£532£519£536
2019£551£471£504£526
2020£637£512£540£557
2021£587£503£576£561
2022£616£560£636£607
2023£553£570£579£581
2024£622£507£594£565
2025£554£523£592£591
2026£550£488£592£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.

Local government

Elected councillors for South Ruislip ward.

Local councillors

John Garner

South Ruislip - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Richard Mills

South Ruislip - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Steve Tuckwell

South Ruislip - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about South Ruislip

Is South Ruislip safe?

South Ruislip records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in South Ruislip?

The median sale price in South Ruislip is £512,500 (about £567 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in South Ruislip?

South Ruislip has 6 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is South Ruislip?

South Ruislip scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in South Ruislip sits around rank 20,315 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 South Ruislip?

The average household income in South Ruislip is around £85,160 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for South Ruislip?

South Ruislip is represented by 3 elected councillors: John Garner (Conservative and Unionist Party), Richard Mills (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Steve Tuckwell (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin South Ruislip

HA40UW

Barnstaple Road

UB56QU

Harvey Road

HA40RQ

Well Close

HA40UF

Exmouth Road

HA46NB

Trevor Crescent

HA49HB

Crest Gardens

HA40SE

The Croft

HA40TS

Melthorne Drive

HA40RT

The Fairway

HA40AJ

Victoria Retail Park

HA40UN

Exmouth Road

HA46NP

Trenchard Avenue

HA40TH

Hartland Drive

HA46SR

Deane Avenue

HA46QR

West End Road

HA46PD

Stafford Road

HA46LZ

Bedford Road

HA40NW

Queens Walk

UB56YJ

Rabournmead Drive

HA46UQ

Great Central Avenue

HA46QH

Cavendish Avenue

HA40PQ

Jubilee Drive

HA46TS

Great Central Avenue

HA46ND

Trevor Crescent

HA40EY

Victoria Road

HA46PJ

Stafford Road

HA46PL

Acorn Grove

HA40JH

Brackenhill

HA40LZ

Brackenbridge Drive

HA46TP

Long Drive

HA40QE

Victoria Road

HA40TE

Torcross Road

HA46ST

Northolt Avenue

HA40NR

Queens Walk Terrace

HA46SY

Mahlon Avenue

HA46RH

Wingfield Way

HA46PB

Stafford Road

HA46UY

Frazer Avenue

HA40UE

Bideford Road

HA40EP

Victoria Road

HA40ED

Bridgwater Road

HA49HS

Hunters Hill

HA40TL

West Mead

HA40SL

The Fairway

HA46UJ

Cedar Avenue

HA40SA

Angus Drive

HA40UD

Bideford Road

HA46RY

Station Approach

HA46PQ

Bromley Crescent

UB56YL

Rabournmead Drive

HA46PA

Trevor Gardens

HA49HR

Hunters Hill

HA40TQ

Hartland Drive

HA46TE

Mahlon Avenue

HA46QX

West End Road

HA40UH

Exmouth Road

HA40UT

Appledore Avenue

HA49HH

East Mead

HA40PH

Jubilee Drive

HA49HT

East Mead

HA40PN

Royal Crescent

HA40HR

Long Drive

HA40PD

Diamond Road

HA49HG

Mount Pleasant

HA46LT

The Point

HA46XE

Edwards Avenue

HA40LX

Queens Walk

HA40RA

Field End Road

HA40NN

Queens Walk

HA40PW

Royal Crescent

HA40UJ

Shaldon Drive

HA46SD

Station Approach

HA46QU

Masson Avenue

HA40PS

Palace Road

HA46PS

Clyfford Road

HA40EG

Victoria Road

HA40PJ

Royal Crescent

HA40HN

Long Drive

HA40QZ

Field End Road

HA40EJ

Braintree Road

HA46SZ

Mahlon Avenue

HA40EQ

Victoria Road

HA40SG

The Vale

HA40RU

Rydal Way

HA40RE

Parkfield Crescent

HA49HL

Hillcroft Crescent

HA40LR

Queens Walk

HA46QL

West End Road

HA46UG

Priors Gardens

HA40RG

Field End Road

HA40HB

Victoria Road

HA40EX

Victoria Road

HA40YS

Civic Way

HA40SF

The Croft

HA46SP

Deane Avenue

HA40FF

Arla Place

HA46NJ

Bridgwater Road

HA40JA

Stonefield Way

HA46UT

Edwards Avenue

HA40TW

West Mead