The postcode UB8 1QX is located in Hillingdon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. UB8 1QX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
UB8 1QX is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.7 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 1QX as Multicultural metropolitans > Asian traits > Inner city ethnic mix.
The closest road name to UB8 1QX is Belmont Road which is centered 31 m away.
The nearest bus stop is York Road (UB8) and is 195 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 277 m away at Uxbridge Underground Station The closest railway station is West Ruislip Rail Station, 3.5 km away.
The closest primary school to UB8 1QX (for ages 11 and under) is Hermitage Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Uxbridge High School. The last OFSTED inspection on March 1, 2018 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of UB8 1QX is Hillingdon Golf Club and is 1.65 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on November 8, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Anikas Indian Takeaway also trade as Spice Brew and is 1.71 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 4, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 111.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 15.9 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 3.7 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for UB8 1QX 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 1QX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to UB8 1QX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode UB8 1QX
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| 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 1QX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 186 m | |
| HCUC (Harrow College & Uxbridge College) | College | 16-99 | 486 m | |
| John Locke Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 24, 2017) | 657 m |
| St Andrew's C of E Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (January 23, 2019) | 741 m |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (May 4, 2012) | 966 m |
| Whitehall Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 1.14 km |
| Whitehall Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 1.14 km |
| ACS Hillingdon International School | Independent school | 4-19 | 1.19 km | |
| Uxbridge High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 1.33 km |
| Vyners School | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (May 2, 2019) | 1.41 km |
| St Helen's College | Independent school | 2-11 | 1.75 km | |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 2.03 km |
| Oak Farm Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Outstanding (March 27, 2008) | 2.04 km |
| Bishopshalt School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.17 km |
| Oak Wood School | Maintained school | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 21, 2018) | 2.44 km |
| Pield Heath House RC School | Special school | 7-19 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2018) | 2.45 km |
| The Douay Martyrs Catholic School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 17, 2018) | 2.5 km |
| Swakeleys School for Girls | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 7, 2013) | 2.53 km |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 2.58 km |
| Hillingdon Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.62 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from UB8 1QX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Locke Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 29, 2021 | 657 m | |
| Sweetcroft Day Care | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2021 | 1.11 km | |
| Churchills | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2018 | 1.14 km | |
| ACS Hillingdon International School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 11, 2019 | 1.19 km | |
| Battle of Britain Visitor Centre Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 24, 2021 | 1.2 km | |
| Vyners School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2019 | 1.41 km | |
| Sweetcroft Residential Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 20, 2021 | 1.56 km | |
| Hillingdon Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 8, 2019 | 1.65 km | |
| Anikas Indian Takeaway also trade as Spice Brew | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 4, 2021 | 1.71 km | |
| Hillingdon Food & Wine | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 29, 2013 | 1.71 km | |
| Lisa's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement December 11, 2021 | 1.71 km | |
| Betty's Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 27, 2020 | 1.71 km | |
| Dovetail Community Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 12, 2021 | 1.71 km | |
| St. Helens College (Accent Catering Services Ltd) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 8, 2021 | 1.75 km | |
| Hillingdon Specialist Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2019 | 1.85 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2021 | 1.85 km | |
| New Moon House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 15, 2022 | 1.85 km | |
| The Village Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2021 | 1.85 km | |
| The Vine Inn Ph | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 1.85 km | |
| Growing Tree Nursery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 21, 2019 | 1.86 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to UB8 1QX - Data from Apr 2022
| York Road (UB8) | 195 m | |
| Belmont Road | 202 m | |
| York Road (UB8) | 220 m | |
| Uxbridge Station | 261 m | |
| The Hermitage | 293 m | |
| Uxbridge Underground Station | 277 m | |
| Uxbridge Underground Station | 281 m | |
| Uxbridge Underground Station | 324 m | |
| West Ruislip Rail Station | 3.5 km | |
| West Ruislip Rail Station | 3.55 km | |
| Denham Rail Station | 3.61 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 37.43 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 47.86 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 48.02 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to UB8 1QX - Data from Dec 2021
| Common Plantation | 1.21 km | |
| Weatherlys Covert | 1.22 km | |
| Park Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Big Clump | 1.63 km | |
| The Clump | 1.64 km | |
| Denham Lock Wood | 1.87 km | |
| St John's Covert | 2.1 km | |
| Cowmoor Covert | 2.2 km | |
| Priory Covert | 2.23 km | |
| Freezeland Covert | 2.47 km | |
| Chandlers Hill | 2.62 km | |
| Home Covert | 2.65 km | |
| Long Coppice | 2.71 km | |
| Copthall Covert | 2.78 km | |
| Flagmoor Covert | 2.81 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for UB8 1QX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 111.3 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 15.9 Mbps | 21 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 | 0% | 100% | 111.3 | 15.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for UB8 1QX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.54922900 |
| Longitude | -0.47602200 |
| OS Easting | 505765 |
| OS Northing | 0184471 |
| 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: Asian traits Subgroup: Inner city ethnic mix |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater London BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Hillingdon BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33034439 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hillingdon 013 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hillingdon 013C |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4C3 |