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UB7 9BU

Lantern Way

West Drayton

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Detailed insights for UB7 9BU

Overview

Postcode UB7 9BU is located in a major urban area, within the West Drayton ward of Hillingdon in the London region, and forms part of the West Drayton West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Drayton West is £73,309 per year. The nearest station is West Drayton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spring Green.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

West Drayton West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,611 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

West Drayton West has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.5%

Approximately 26.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in West Drayton West is £73,309 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 240 ft away from UB7 9BU.

Flood risk

No risk

West Drayton West near UB7 9BU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for UB7 9BU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

6

West Drayton

Elizabeth, Great Western

Walking directions to West Drayton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for UB7 9BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSpring GreenSmallWalking directions to Spring Green
0.4 miFour Seasons GreenSmallWalking directions to Four Seasons Green

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
8,168.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.97(+67%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.74(+5%)
Vehicle crime
12.62(+35%)
Other theft
11.83(+3%)
Burglary
8.68(+59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
35%
Indian
63
18.53%
Other White
47
13.82%
Other Asian
24
7.06%
Other
19
5.59%
Total population: 340

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
35.14%
No qualifications
53
20.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.51%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
27.43%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.89%
Other social rented
27
23.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20.35%
Social rents from council
3
2.65%
Total households: 113

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near UB7 9BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near UB7 9BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Mar 20258, Lantern Way, West Drayton, UB7 9BUTerracedFreehold£525,000
30 Jan 202611, Brandville Road, West Drayton, UB7 9DASemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
26 Aug 20259, Brandville Road, West Drayton, UB7 9DASemi-DetachedFreehold£610,000
22 Aug 202528, Brandville Road, West Drayton, UB7 9DATerracedFreehold£605,000
20 Jan 202623, Ruffle Close, West Drayton, UB7 9BPTerracedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the UB7 9BU postcode area, located within West Drayton West, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for UB7 9BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWest Drayton AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Matthew's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Catherine Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of UB7 9BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for UB7 9BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miISA News, Food & Wine111 Station Road, West Drayton, UB7 7LTWalking directions to ISA News, Food & Wine
0.2 miBest Food & Wine61 Station Road, West Drayton, UB7 7LRWalking directions to Best Food & Wine
0.2 miHuong VietStation Road, Hillingdon, UB7 7LNWalking directions to Huong Viet
0.2 miEzee 2 Shop25 Station Road, West Drayton, UB7 7BTWalking directions to Ezee 2 Shop
0.2 miWest Drayton Grocers3-4 Station Approach, West Drayton, UB7 9DYWalking directions to West Drayton Grocers

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 9BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

John McDonnell

Hayes and Harlington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHillingdonE09000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyHayes and HarlingtonE14001276
WardWest DraytonE05013581
ParishHillingdon, unparished areaE43000207
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Drayton WestE02000522
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hillingdon 029CE01002529
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about UB7 9BU

Is UB7 9BU (West Drayton West) safe?

The area around UB7 9BU records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near UB7 9BU?

The median sale price around UB7 9BU in West Drayton West is £412,250 (about £511 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near UB7 9BU?

There are 11 schools close to UB7 9BU, including West Drayton Academy (Good), St Matthew's CofE Primary School (Good) and St Catherine Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to UB7 9BU?

The closest station to UB7 9BU is West Drayton in TfL zone 6, about 290 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Great Western lines.

How deprived is the area around UB7 9BU?

UB7 9BU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,611 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents UB7 9BU (West Drayton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hayes and Harlington covering UB7 9BU is John McDonnell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jan Sweeting (Labour Party), Paul Michael Capps (Reform UK) and Sarah Hassoun (Green Party).