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UB8 1BJ

Heron Close

Uxbridge

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Overview

Postcode UB8 1BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Uxbridge ward of Hillingdon in the London region, and forms part of the Uxbridge Common & Swakeleys area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Uxbridge Common & Swakeleys is £88,628 per year. The nearest station is Uxbridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Uxbridge Common.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Uxbridge Common & Swakeleys has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,799 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Uxbridge Common & Swakeleys has an average crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Uxbridge Common & Swakeleys is £88,628 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from UB8 1BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Uxbridge Common & Swakeleys near UB8 1BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Uxbridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for UB8 1BJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

6

Uxbridge

Metropolitan, Piccadilly

Walking directions to Uxbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for UB8 1BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miUxbridge CommonMediumWalking directions to Uxbridge Common

Area Profile

Population
360
Population density
5,421.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.45(+39%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.43(-34%)
Vehicle crime
13.13(+40%)
Shoplifting
12.16(+22%)
Public order
10.7(+58%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
54.12%
Indian
77
21.15%
Other White
21
5.77%
Other
14
3.85%
Pakistani
12
3.3%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
50.17%
Level 3 (A level)
39
13.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
9.76%
No qualifications
28
9.43%
Apprenticeship
27
9.09%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
47.69%
Owns with a mortgage
49
37.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.85%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Uxbridge

Median price£475,000
Price per sq ft£504
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £550K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 (about £504 per square foot) in Uxbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Uxbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£712,500£552
Semi-Detached41£525,000£548
Terraced31£500,000£509
Flats41£270,000£460

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Uxbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Uxbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£522,000£302,475£456,000£380,000
2017£667,500£296,250£467,250£377,500
2018£710,000£274,998£477,500£396,000
2019£755,000£275,000£460,000£362,000
2020£690,000£290,250£472,500£400,000
2021£645,000£304,500£487,500£420,000
2022£785,000£320,000£515,000£438,500
2023£675,000£290,000£535,000£445,000
2024£792,475£285,000£550,000£430,000
2025£722,000£290,000£519,000£437,750
2026£710,000£278,500£581,250£525,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Uxbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Uxbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£455£454£470£403
2017£497£494£455£454
2018£514£513£483£448
2019£549£554£456£449
2020£498£491£471£527
2021£523£529£517£480
2022£569£510£541£488
2023£606£480£515£493
2024£574£484£520£523
2025£555£449£548£521
2026£545£495£532£501
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Uxbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near UB8 1BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near UB8 1BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202613, Maylands Drive, Uxbridge, UB8 1BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£725,000
26 Jan 2026183, Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£640,000
08 Dec 2025175, Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PNTerracedFreehold£515,000
01 Aug 202542, Fairfield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1ALFlatsLeasehold£258,000
23 May 20255, Cornwall House, Cornwall Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1BEFlatsLeasehold£327,500

Schools

In the UB8 1BJ postcode area, located within Uxbridge Common & Swakeleys, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for UB8 1BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHermitage Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 mi16 plusHRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges)Further education

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryJohn Locke AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of UB8 1BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for UB8 1BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldi12 Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1JSWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSainsbury'sYork Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1QWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miBelmont Food & WineBelmont Road, Hillingdon, UB8 1QTWalking directions to Belmont Food & Wine
0.4 miLocal Express16 Oxford Road, Uxbridge, UB9 4DQWalking directions to Local Express
0.4 miTesco Express62 High Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1NDWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 UB8 1BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anil Taneja

Uxbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Riley Russell

Uxbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Terence Patrick Murray

Uxbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Danny Beales

Uxbridge and South Ruislip - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictHillingdonE09000017
Parliamentary ConstituencyUxbridge and South RuislipE14001558
WardUxbridgeE05013580
ParishHillingdon, unparished areaE43000207
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Uxbridge Common & SwakeleysE02000506
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Hillingdon 013CE01002512
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about UB8 1BJ

Is UB8 1BJ (Uxbridge Common & Swakeleys) safe?

The area around UB8 1BJ records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near UB8 1BJ?

The median sale price around UB8 1BJ in Uxbridge Common & Swakeleys is £475,000 (about £504 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near UB8 1BJ?

There are 9 schools close to UB8 1BJ, including Hermitage Primary School, HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) and John Locke Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to UB8 1BJ?

The closest station to UB8 1BJ is Uxbridge in TfL zone 6, about 751 m away, serving the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines.

How deprived is the area around UB8 1BJ?

UB8 1BJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,799 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents UB8 1BJ (Uxbridge Common & Swakeleys) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip covering UB8 1BJ is Danny Beales (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anil Taneja (Conservative and Unionist Party), Riley Russell (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Terence Patrick Murray (Conservative and Unionist Party).