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UB8 2RB

Packet Boat Lane

Yiewsley

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Overview

Postcode UB8 2RB 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 high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cowley Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
36.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Yiewsley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Yiewsley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.7%

Approximately 36.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from UB8 2RB.

Flood risk

Low

Yiewsley West near UB8 2RB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is West Drayton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for UB8 2RB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

6

West Drayton

Elizabeth, Great Western

Walking directions to West Drayton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for UB8 2RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCowley Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Cowley Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
2,607.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.27(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.85(-52%)
Drugs
11.02(+78%)
Vehicle crime
8.57(-9%)
Burglary
6.73(+23%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
158
52.49%
Other White
30
9.97%
Bangladeshi
20
6.64%
African
17
5.65%
Pakistani
14
4.65%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
28.57%
No qualifications
61
28.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
17.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.6%
Level 3 (A level)
23
10.6%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
36
33.03%
Owns outright
30
27.52%
Owns with a mortgage
23
21.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.84%
Other social rented
4
3.67%
Total households: 109

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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near UB8 2RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near UB8 2RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 2026Flat 64, Jessop Court, 2, Brindley Place, Uxbridge, UB8 2FAFlatsLeasehold£135,555
20 Mar 2025Flat 43, Jessop Court, 2, Brindley Place, Uxbridge, UB8 2FAFlatsLeasehold£140,000
19 Sept 20256, High Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2HNDetachedFreehold£490,000
28 Aug 202510, High Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2HNDetachedFreehold£400,000
25 Nov 202512, Barnacre Close, Uxbridge, UB8 3TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£630,000

Schools

In the UB8 2RB postcode area, located within Yiewsley West, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for UB8 2RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCowley St Laurence CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRabbsfarm Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableThe PRIDE AcademyFree schools special

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of UB8 2RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for UB8 2RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNagpal Food, Wines & Spirits31 Cowley High Road, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2HLWalking directions to Nagpal Food, Wines & Spirits
0.2 miDhami Wine StoreMoorfield Road, Hillingdon, UB8 3SHWalking directions to Dhami Wine Store
0.2 miFarmfoodsHigh Road, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2TEWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Cowley, Uxbridge, UB8 2ERWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miTescoChantry Close, Yiewsley, West Drayton, UB7 7FPWalking directions to Tesco

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 2RB, 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 022BE01002413
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2016-09-01

Frequently asked questions about UB8 2RB

Is UB8 2RB (Yiewsley West) safe?

The area around UB8 2RB records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 UB8 2RB?

The median sale price around UB8 2RB 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 UB8 2RB?

There are 10 schools close to UB8 2RB, including Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School (Good), Rabbsfarm Primary School (Good) and The PRIDE Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to UB8 2RB?

The closest station to UB8 2RB is West Drayton in TfL zone 6, about 1,309 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Great Western lines.

How deprived is the area around UB8 2RB?

UB8 2RB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,971 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents UB8 2RB (Yiewsley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Uxbridge and South Ruislip covering UB8 2RB 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).