Find postcode

West Drayton

Interactive map displaying West Drayton

About

West Drayton ward is located in the western part of the London Borough of Hillingdon, bordering the county of Buckinghamshire. The area is centred on the historic town of West Drayton, which developed around its railway station on the Great Western Main Line. The ward includes significant industrial and logistics estates, particularly near the M4 motorway, which forms its southern boundary. These commercial zones are a major source of local employment.

Residential areas consist of a mix of Victorian terraces, post-war housing, and newer developments. The Grand Union Canal passes through the ward, providing a linear green corridor for walking and cycling. West Drayton's high street serves the local community with independent shops and essential services. The presence of Heathrow Airport is a dominant feature nearby, influencing the local economy and transport links.

Area overview

On average West Drayton has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 24.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Drayton is £71,345 per year. There are 4 schools in West Drayton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. West Drayton is home to around 18,433 people, with a population density of about 5,274.3 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.9%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

West Drayton Population
18,433
Population density
5,274.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.95(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.8(0%)
Vehicle crime
9.33(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
7(+23%)
Other theft
6.46(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,967
37.79%
Indian
3,087
16.75%
Other White
1,972
10.7%
African
1,200
6.51%
Other Asian
1,134
6.15%
Total population: 18,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,402
38.14%
No qualifications
2,822
19.92%
Level 3 (A level)
1,849
13.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,669
11.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,378
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 14,165

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,801
27.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,657
25.42%
Owns outright
1,207
18.52%
Other social rented
910
13.96%
Social rents from council
667
10.23%
Total households: 6,519

Property prices in West Drayton

Median price£412,250
Price per sq ft£511
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£274K – £531K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £412,250 (about £511 per square foot) in West Drayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,250 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Drayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£680,000£608
Semi-Detached27£535,000£550
Terraced21£450,000£566
Flats47£272,000£436

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Drayton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Drayton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£590,000£272,500£406,000£406,498
2017£615,000£319,995£440,000£400,000
2018£537,500£338,000£460,000£395,000
2019£542,500£305,000£425,000£398,750
2020£575,000£285,000£450,000£378,000
2021£668,500£288,500£486,000£415,000
2022£740,000£285,000£482,750£450,000
2023£670,000£290,000£532,500£440,000
2024£672,500£310,000£500,000£455,000
2025£680,000£268,750£530,000£482,500
2026£630,000£281,250£500,000£440,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Drayton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Drayton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£421£453£451£448
2017£475£501£446£444
2018£441£478£475£466
2019£451£452£442£456
2020£519£474£465£468
2021£526£434£462£470
2022£532£448£528£521
2023£579£427£535£509
2024£478£432£547£504
2025£540£435£550£522
2026£621£433£584£589
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Drayton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Drayton 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 West Drayton ward.

Local councillors

Jan Sweeting

West Drayton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Paul Michael Capps

West Drayton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Sarah Hassoun

West Drayton - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about West Drayton

Is West Drayton safe?

West Drayton records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Drayton?

The median sale price in West Drayton is £412,250 (about £511 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Drayton?

West Drayton has 4 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Drayton?

West Drayton scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Drayton sits around rank 9,355 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 West Drayton?

The average household income in West Drayton is around £71,345 per year, and 25% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West Drayton?

West Drayton is represented by 3 elected councillors: Jan Sweeting (Labour Party), Paul Michael Capps (Reform UK) and Sarah Hassoun (Green Party).

All postcodesin West Drayton

UB79FE

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79LB

Napier Close

UB77PS

Church Road

UB77AF

Frays Avenue

UB79FF

Pennyroyal Drive

UB77EH

Mill Road

UB79JS

Harmondsworth Road

UB77ED

Tulip Way

UB79DQ

Sipson Road

UB77PP

Avenue Close

UB77HA

Thorney Mill Road

UB77PJ

The Green

UB79JY

Thornton Avenue

UB77QA

West Drayton Park Avenue

UB79FH

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79ER

Oak Avenue

UB77AH

Sunray Avenue

UB77LG

Drayton Gardens

UB77PF

Frays Close

UB79DG

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79EE

Kings Road

UB79EU

Blackthorn Avenue

UB77JG

Swan Road

UB77PT

Church Road

UB77EZ

Thorney Mill Road

UB79DE

Bellclose Road

UB77AU

Hatton Grove

UB77UR

Great Benty

UB77PA

Money Lane

UB79AQ

Mulberry Crescent

UB77NR

Wren Drive

UB77HR

Drayton Gardens

UB79LF

North Road

UB77XQ

Pippins Close

UB79LA

Thornton Close

UB79ED

Kingston Lane

UB79GG

Four Seasons Terrace

UB79AE

Mulberry Parade

UB79AS

Briar Way

UB77EX

Wise Lane

UB79EF

Kings Road

UB77JZ

Swan Road

UB79FT

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79HL

Wintergreen Boulevard

UB79AR

Briar Way

UB77PY

Church Close

UB77UQ

The Brambles

UB77UA

Rowan Road

UB77NL

Station Road

UB79LS

South Close

UB79FJ

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79GE

Autumn Way

UB79ES

Fir Tree Avenue

UB79FD

Park Lodge Avenue

UB77UF

Rowan Road

UB77JS

Station Road

UB77NU

Money Lane

UB79BT

Warwick Road

UB77AD

Colham Mill Road

UB77TX

Laurel Lane

UB77JX

Swains Close

UB79AG

Mulberry Crescent

UB77LR

Station Road

UB79LQ

Beech Close

UB77UB

Rowan Road

UB77AJ

Colne Avenue

UB77QB

West Drayton Park Avenue

UB79NQ

Rowlheys Place

UB77GD

Constabulary Place

UB79LD

North Road

UB77AG

Frays Avenue

UB79LL

Myrtle Close

UB79EY

Kingston Lane

UB79NU

Pocock Avenue

UB77NW

Wren Drive

UB79NT

Brickfields Way

UB79BS

Warwick Road

UB77LH

Drayton Gardens

UB79DB

Brandville Road

UB79FG

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79GT

Autumn Way

UB79GX

Pennyroyal Drive

UB77EW

Mill Close

UB79GD

Summer Drive

UB79BX

Warwick Road

UB77AQ

Lawn Avenue

UB79PE

Holly Gardens

UB77JP

Thatcher Close

UB79FL

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79AP

Lavender Rise

UB79GR

Porters Way

UB77AP

Fairway Avenue

UB77AL

Colne Avenue

UB79PA

Hawthorne Crescent

UB77NH

Frays Close

UB79GA

Foxglove Close

UB79PR

Archie Close

UB79LW

South Road

UB77JB

New Garden Drive

UB77QD

Church Road