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West Drayton

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 area has 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
72
Deprivation level
7/10
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
29.13(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.49(-12%)
Vehicle crime
9.06(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.92(+38%)
Other theft
6.67(-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

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £357,500 in West Drayton area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Drayton in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Drayton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£621,500
Flats60£270,000
Semi-Detached21£510,000
Terraced35£475,000

10 years median price trend in West Drayton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Drayton.

All postcodes in West Drayton

UB79AF

Mulberry Crescent

UB79BW

Stockley Road

UB79GU

Wintergreen Boulevard

UB79LE

North Road

UB77EB

Primrose Drive

UB77ED

Tulip Way

UB79FB

Autumn Way

UB79HB

Cherry Lane

UB77DA

Station Road

UB77UP

Great Benty

UB79NJ

Admiralty Close

UB77JZ

Swan Road

UB79BY

Warwick Road

UB79EJ

Almond Avenue

UB79FL

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79JT

Thornton Avenue

UB77AT

Humber Close

UB77ER

St Martins Close

UB77EU

Wise Lane

UB79AT

Porters Way

UB79BZ

Warwick Road

UB79DQ

Sipson Road

UB79NX

Starveall Close

UB77PW

The Green

UB79FH

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79GF

Pennyroyal Drive

UB79NG

Admiralty Close

UB77NL

Station Road

UB77PX

Church Road

UB79GL

Spring Promenade

UB77FA

Station Road

UB77NG

Station Road

UB77PA

Money Lane

UB77PE

Beaudesert Mews

UB79BU

Lantern Way

UB79LP

South Road

UB77UH

The Brambles

UB79BP

Ruffle Close

UB79ED

Kingston Lane

UB79JZ

Thornton Avenue

UB79LB

Napier Close

UB79NH

Stainby Close

UB77JY

Swan Road

UB77PS

Church Road

UB79ES

Fir Tree Avenue

UB79GZ

Warwick Road

UB77EJ

Mill Road

UB77XH

Pippins Close

UB79JL

Harmondsworth Road

UB79JN

Harmondsworth Road

UB77LJ

Long Drive

UB79EX

Blackthorn Avenue

UB79GJ

Wintergreen Boulevard

UB77JP

Thatcher Close

UB77AQ

Lawn Avenue

UB79GT

Autumn Way

UB77AB

Ferrers Avenue

UB77LA

Swan Road

UB77ND

Station Road

UB79DJ

Sipson Road

UB77EX

Wise Lane

UB77GE

Constabulary Close

UB77NX

Money Lane

UB79AE

Mulberry Parade

UB77BT

Station Road

UB77PG

Copse Close

UB79AJ

Mulberry Crescent

UB79FE

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79GP

Autumn Way

UB79LA

Thornton Close

UB79LG

West Road

UB79EH

Smaldon Close

UB79AA

Porters Way

UB77DL

Thorney Mill Road

UB77HA

Thorney Mill Road

UB77LE

Old Farm Road

UB77TU

Laurel Lane

UB79FJ

Park Lodge Avenue

UB77AU

Hatton Grove

UB77AW

Fairway Avenue

UB77LG

Drayton Gardens

UB79PS

Emden Close

UB77PF

Frays Close

UB77PZ

Bagley Close

UB77TY

Laurel Lane

UB79PH

Kingston Lane

UB77NR

Wren Drive

UB79HL

Wintergreen Boulevard

UB79JU

Thornton Avenue

UB77DE

Cherry Orchard

UB77AE

Colham Mill Road

UB77JE

Osprey Close

UB77TL

Weirside Gardens

UB77UJ

Little Benty

UB79BL

Stockley Close

UB77AG

Frays Avenue

UB77JG

Swan Road

UB77QD

Church Road

UB79FG

Park Lodge Avenue

UB79FP

Park Lodge Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.