Hillingdon on the map
Built-up area76.4 km² (29.5 sq mi)
Location in Greater LondonHillingdon sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Hillingdon
Hillingdon is a suburban area located in Greater London, England, within the UB4 postcode area. It is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types, including family homes and flats. The area is well-served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, making it a practical choice for families and commuters alike. Hillingdon is also home to several green spaces, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation.
Transport links in Hillingdon are convenient, with easy access to the London Underground and bus services connecting residents to central London and surrounding areas. The proximity to Heathrow Airport is an added advantage for those who travel frequently. Additionally, Hillingdon offers various community services and recreational facilities, contributing to a supportive environment for its residents.
School Ratings in Hillingdon
Families in Hillingdon have access to 261 local schools. Barnhill Community High School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Hillingdon
Homes sell for an average of £564K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £476K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Hillingdon
Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Hillingdon, with 417 incidents recorded in July 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Hillingdon
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Hillingdon around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.
Healthcare in Hillingdon
There are 64 GP surgeries within three miles of Hillingdon, the nearest being Parkview Surgery (0.4 miles away).
A closer look at Hillingdon
If you stand on Uxbridge Road and look across the endless serried rooftops of Hillingdon, you are seeing one of the most intensely packed settlements in the entire country. Around 5,531 people per square kilometre press into this western corner of Greater London, a density that places it among the most crowded ground in England. The UB4 postcode is a landscape of terraces and semis knitted so tightly together that gardens become precious slivers and every side alley leads to another parade of shops. It is a place built for proximity, where the sheer weight of numbers shapes daily life in ways both abrasive and neighbourly.
The geography of 42,000 lives
Hillingdon’s density is not accidental. It is the product of decades of London’s outward surge, absorbing families, workers, and commuters into a suburban grid that now holds 42,418 residents within the UB4 postcode alone. Those people are distributed across 13,294 households, which works out at just over three people per home on average. That figure hides a multitude of living arrangements: multi‑generational families in extended semis, young sharers in converted flats, and retirees who have watched the traffic thicken over forty years. The town’s character is written in these numbers. A walk from Hayes to Yeading reveals how the housing stock has been adapted and divided to keep absorbing newcomers, with front gardens given over to parking and loft conversions sprouting above every other roof.
Pay packets and pavements
What is striking is how the economic profile sits against the physical crush. The average household income of £67,272 suggests a town that is comfortable rather than wealthy, a place where two salaries are often needed to sustain a mortgage on a three‑bedroom house. That figure, solidly above the national average but not extravagant by London standards, speaks to the kind of work that sustains Hillingdon: logistics hubs along the arterial roads, the steady demand for skilled trades, the pull of Heathrow a few miles west. Money circulates through the high streets of UB4 in the form of grocery shops, phone repair kiosks, and the constant churn of delivery vans. The pavements are rarely empty. Hillingdon’s density means that prosperity and pressure exist side by side, in a town where space is the ultimate luxury and every square metre has to earn its keep.
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Property Prices 2,826 sales
Schools & Education 261 within 5 miles View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the UB4 postcode area.
Household Income in Hillingdon ONS 2023
The average total household income in Hillingdon is approximately £67,272 a year before tax, 22% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £48,279. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £48,279.
Businesses in Hillingdon ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,597 active businesses based in Hillingdon, around 38 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 95% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 13 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Hillingdon IMD 2025
Deprivation levels in Hillingdon are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.
Crime in Hillingdon 1,651 crimes · July 2026
Crime figures for Hillingdon are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Hillingdon
Of the 13,676 households in and around Hillingdon, 56% are owned, 17% are socially rented and 27% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Hillingdon.