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UB7 8LY

Knowles Close

Yiewsley

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Overview

Postcode UB7 8LY is located in a major urban area, within the Yiewsley ward of Hillingdon in the London region, and forms part of the Yiewsley West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 172.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Yiewsley West is £71,307 per year. The nearest station is West Drayton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Spring Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
173
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Yiewsley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Yiewsley West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 172.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.2%

Approximately 16.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Yiewsley West is £71,307 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 61 ft away from UB7 8LY.

Flood risk

No risk

Yiewsley West near UB7 8LY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is West Drayton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for UB7 8LY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

6

West Drayton

Elizabeth, Great Western

Walking directions to West Drayton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for UB7 8LY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSpring GreenSmallWalking directions to Spring Green

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
8,594.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
82.53(+207%)
Violence and sexual offences
61.77(+99%)
Shoplifting
20.76(+108%)
Other theft
16.71(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.7(+175%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
93
21.68%
Other White
92
21.45%
Indian
84
19.58%
African
35
8.16%
Pakistani
25
5.83%
Total population: 429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
49.7%
No qualifications
54
16.27%
Level 3 (A level)
46
13.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
7.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.53%
Total 16+ residents: 332

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
132
66.67%
Owns with a mortgage
26
13.13%
Other social rented
17
8.59%
Social rents from council
15
7.58%
Owns outright
8
4.04%
Total households: 198

Property prices in Yiewsley

Median price£370,375
Price per sq ft£507
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£253K – £457K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £370,375 (about £507 per square foot) in Yiewsley area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Yiewsley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£516,500£501
Semi-Detached19£470,000£534
Terraced15£400,000£615
Flats36£251,000£480

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Yiewsley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yiewsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£279,950£400,000£372,500
2017£583,000£274,995£392,500£361,500
2018£319,000£419,500£377,500
2019£525,750£406,100£412,500£369,000
2020£567,500£305,000£457,000£370,000
2021£571,000£275,000£435,000£390,000
2022£515,100£267,000£440,000£455,000
2023£536,250£253,750£485,000£425,000
2024£505,000£280,000£482,500£420,000
2025£575,000£251,000£450,000£434,000
2026£523,000£228,750£485,000£385,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Yiewsley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yiewsley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£590£404£448£449
2017£460£465£459£461
2018£507£453£515
2019£444£506£433£497
2020£427£519£481£458
2021£585£488£480£525
2022£630£465£550£563
2023£623£429£573£541
2024£539£449£511£567
2025£567£488£546£570
2026£486£470£526£688
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Yiewsley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Yiewsley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near UB7 8LY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near UB7 8LY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 202625, Knowles Close, West Drayton, UB7 8LYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
20 Mar 202682, Knowles Close, West Drayton, UB7 8LZFlatsLeasehold£217,000
31 Jul 202597, Knowles Close, West Drayton, UB7 8LZFlatsLeasehold£238,000
21 May 202566, Knowles Close, West Drayton, UB7 8LZFlatsLeasehold£210,000
11 Apr 202567, Horton Road, West Drayton, UB7 8ETOtherFreehold£725,000

Schools

In the UB7 8LY postcode area, located within Yiewsley West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for UB7 8LY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWest Drayton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRabbsfarm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of UB7 8LY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for UB7 8LY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miWest Drayton Grocers3-4 Station Approach, West Drayton, UB7 9DYWalking directions to West Drayton Grocers
0.2 miEazy MartFairfield Road, Hillingdon, UB7 8EZWalking directions to Eazy Mart
0.2 miWorld Foods88-90 High Street, Yiewsley, West Drayton, UB7 7DSWalking directions to World Foods
0.2 miYiewsley Food Centre71 High Street, Yiewsley, West Drayton, UB7 7QHWalking directions to Yiewsley Food Centre
0.2 miSilver Stores71 Fairfield Road, West Drayton, UB7 8EZWalking directions to Silver Stores

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for UB7 8LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sophie Dror

Yiewsley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Stacey Louise Lucas

Yiewsley - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Danny Beales

Uxbridge and South Ruislip - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHillingdonE09000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyUxbridge and South RuislipE14001558
WardYiewsleyE05013584
ParishHillingdon, unparished areaE43000207
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Yiewsley WestE02000515
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hillingdon 022HE01034609
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about UB7 8LY

Is UB7 8LY (Yiewsley West) safe?

The area around UB7 8LY records about 173 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near UB7 8LY?

The median sale price around UB7 8LY in Yiewsley West is £370,375 (about £507 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near UB7 8LY?

There are 12 schools close to UB7 8LY, including St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Good), West Drayton Academy (Good) and Rabbsfarm Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to UB7 8LY?

The closest station to UB7 8LY is West Drayton in TfL zone 6, about 236 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Great Western lines.

How deprived is the area around UB7 8LY?

UB7 8LY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents UB7 8LY (Yiewsley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip covering UB7 8LY is Danny Beales (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Sophie Dror (Reform UK) and Stacey Louise Lucas (Reform UK).