The postcode UB8 1GL is located in Hillingdon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in February 2009 and is an active postcode. UB8 1GL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
UB8 1GL is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of UB8 1GL as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to UB8 1GL is Park Road which is centered 96 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Hermitage and is 139 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 658 m away at Uxbridge Underground Station The closest railway station is West Ruislip Rail Station, 3.08 km away.
The closest primary school to UB8 1GL (for ages 11 and under) is Hermitage Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Vyners School. The last OFSTED inspection on May 2, 2019 rated this school as Outstanding
The nearest takeaway food is available from Anikas Indian Takeaway also trade as Spice Brew and is 1.24 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 4, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 48.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for UB8 1GL is covered by the Metropolitan Police police force association and Hillingdon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to UB8 1GL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to UB8 1GL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode UB8 1GL
| Introduction | February 2009 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from UB8 1GL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College) | College | 16-99 | 67 m | |
| Hermitage Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 279 m | |
| John Locke Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2017) | 486 m |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 947 m |
| ACS Hillingdon International School | Independent school | 4-19 | 1 km | |
| Vyners School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 2, 2019) | 1.04 km |
| St Helen's College | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.36 km | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 4, 2012) | 1.41 km |
| Whitehall Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 1.46 km |
| Whitehall Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.46 km |
| Uxbridge High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 1.47 km |
| Oak Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (March 27, 2008) | 1.67 km |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.75 km |
| The Douay Martyrs Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.04 km |
| Bishopshalt School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.1 km |
| Oak Wood School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 21, 2018) | 2.11 km |
| Swakeleys School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 7, 2013) | 2.25 km |
| Ryefield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 18, 2017) | 2.4 km |
| Glebe Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 3, 2018) | 2.43 km |
| Highfield Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (April 24, 2019) | 2.44 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from UB8 1GL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Locke Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 486 m | |
| Sweetcroft Day Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2021 | 681 m | |
| ACS Hillingdon International School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2019 | 1 km | |
| Vyners School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2019 | 1.04 km | |
| Battle of Britain Visitor Centre Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 1.11 km | |
| Sweetcroft Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2021 | 1.13 km | |
| Anikas Indian Takeaway also trade as Spice Brew | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 4, 2021 | 1.24 km | |
| Hillingdon Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 29, 2013 | 1.24 km | |
| Lisa's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 11, 2021 | 1.24 km | |
| Betty's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 27, 2020 | 1.25 km | |
| Dovetail Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 12, 2021 | 1.25 km | |
| Churchills | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2018 | 1.29 km | |
| St. Helens College (Accent Catering Services Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 1.36 km | |
| Growing Tree Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 1.41 km | |
| Pangs Chinese Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 23, 2019 | 1.41 km | |
| Rogers Newsagents | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2010 | 1.41 km | |
| The Hungry Diner | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 4, 2022 | 1.41 km | |
| Bill The Baker | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 15, 2021 | 1.41 km | |
| Cunningham's Butchers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 14, 2019 | 1.41 km | |
| William Hill | Exempt March 17, 2010 | 1.41 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to UB8 1GL - Data from Apr 2022
| The Hermitage | 139 m | |
| Uxbridge College | 172 m | |
| The Hermitage | 175 m | |
| Uxbridge College | 283 m | |
| Hillingdon T A Centre | 305 m | |
| Uxbridge Underground Station | 658 m | |
| Uxbridge Underground Station | 663 m | |
| Uxbridge Underground Station | 721 m | |
| West Ruislip Rail Station | 3.08 km | |
| West Ruislip Rail Station | 3.13 km | |
| Denham Rail Station | 3.7 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 37.21 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 47.79 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 47.96 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to UB8 1GL - Data from Dec 2021
| Common Plantation | 884 m | |
| Park Wood | 1.02 km | |
| Weatherlys Covert | 1.08 km | |
| The Clump | 1.24 km | |
| Big Clump | 1.31 km | |
| Denham Lock Wood | 1.86 km | |
| Freezeland Covert | 2.02 km | |
| St John's Covert | 2.13 km | |
| Cowmoor Covert | 2.2 km | |
| Home Covert | 2.33 km | |
| Priory Covert | 2.36 km | |
| Cutthroat Wood | 2.5 km | |
| Copthall Covert | 2.55 km | |
| Ickenham Marsh | 2.63 km | |
| Flagmoor Covert | 2.79 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for UB8 1GL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 46.8 Mbps | 48.1 Mbps | 63.18 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.9 Mbps | 18.55 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 48.1 | 12.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for UB8 1GL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.55045700 |
| Longitude | -0.46964100 |
| OS Easting | 506206 |
| OS Northing | 0184617 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Metropolitan Police |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Uxbridge and South Ruislip |
| Electoral Ward | Uxbridge North |
| Local Authority District | Hillingdon |
| Region / Government Office Region | London |
| European Electoral Region | London |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: London Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | London West |
| International Territorial Level Code | E09000017 |
| Travel To Work Area | Slough and Heathrow |
| NHS England Region | London |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Hillingdon |
| Cancer Alliance | North West and South West London |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
London |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
North West London Health and Care Partnership |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North West London CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Multicultural metropolitans Group: Rented family living Subgroup: Commuters with young families |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Hillingdon BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33034446 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hillingdon 015 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hillingdon 015D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |