The postcode UB8 2GU is located in Hillingdon, in the county of Outer London. It was introduced in May 2002 and is an active postcode. UB8 2GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
UB8 2GU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2 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 2GU as Multicultural metropolitans > Rented family living > Commuters with young families.
The closest road name to UB8 2GU is Hornbill Close which is centered 130 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Moorfield Road and is 145 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.09 km away at Uxbridge Underground Station The closest railway station is West Drayton Rail Station, 1.06 km away.
The closest primary school to UB8 2GU (for ages 11 and under) is Rabbsfarm Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 6, 2020. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Park Academy West London. The last OFSTED inspection on November 14, 2019 rated this school as Requires improvement
The local pub for residents of UB8 2GU is The Vine Inn Ph and is 2.32 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on February 27, 2020. The nearest takeaway food is available from New Moon House and is 2.32 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on March 15, 2022.
Policing for UB8 2GU 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 2GU and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to UB8 2GU, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode UB8 2GU
| Introduction | May 2002 |
| 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 2GU - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbsfarm Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (February 6, 2020) | 497 m |
| The Pride Academy | Special school | 11-16 | Special Measures (December 8, 2021) | 577 m |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (October 3, 2018) | 753 m |
| Cowley St Laurence CofE Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 876 m |
| Meadow High School | Special school | 11-19 | Good (May 22, 2018) | 1.27 km |
| Park Academy West London | Academy | 11-18 | Requires improvement (November 14, 2019) | 1.34 km |
| Moorcroft School | Special school | 11-19 | Outstanding (May 2, 2019) | 1.42 km |
| Pield Heath House RC School | Special school | 7-19 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2018) | 1.44 km |
| St Catherine Catholic Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 27, 2018) | 1.6 km |
| Colham Manor Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 11, 2019) | 1.65 km |
| West Drayton Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (October 17, 2019) | 1.73 km |
| Iver Village Infant School | Maintained school | 2-7 | Good (March 26, 2019) | 2 km |
| Bishopshalt School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (November 4, 2021) | 2.11 km |
| Uxbridge High School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (March 1, 2018) | 2.19 km |
| Laurel Lane Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 7, 2017) | 2.19 km |
| Hillingdon Manor School | Special school | 3-20 | Good (March 22, 2018) | 2.2 km |
| The Iver Village Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (January 29, 2020) | 2.35 km |
| Whitehall Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 2.38 km |
| Whitehall Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Good (March 20, 2018) | 2.38 km |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 14, 2018) | 2.4 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from UB8 2GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Heathrow | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 11, 2022 | 2.11 km | |
| Glaxo Smith Kline Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 9, 2018 | 2.17 km | |
| Hillingdon Specialist Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2019 | 2.32 km | |
| Londis | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 17, 2021 | 2.32 km | |
| New Moon House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 15, 2022 | 2.32 km | |
| The Village Fish & Chips | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 18, 2021 | 2.32 km | |
| The Vine Inn Ph | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 27, 2020 | 2.32 km | |
| Churchills | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 5, 2018 | 2.36 km | |
| The Good Eating Company Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 6, 2020 | 2.37 km | |
| Hillingdon Manor Cricket Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 1, 2020 | 2.39 km | |
| Suntory Staff Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 2.41 km | |
| Hillingdon Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 19, 2020 | 2.44 km | |
| Wonder Cafe & Grill | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Major Improvement March 4, 2022 | 2.44 km | |
| Marks & Spencer Staff Canteen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2019 | 2.45 km | |
| Bam Bam | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 29, 2021 | 2.5 km | |
| Discount Food & Wine Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 2, 2019 | 2.5 km | |
| Dynasty Takeaway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement November 20, 2021 | 2.5 km | |
| Lawtons Pharmacy | Exempt January 5, 2010 | 2.5 km | |
| Teddy Bear Bubble Tea | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 22, 2021 | 2.5 km | |
| Wenzels The Bakers | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 16, 2019 | 2.5 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to UB8 2GU - Data from Apr 2022
| Moorfield Road | 145 m | |
| Packet Boat Lane | 203 m | |
| Philpots Bridge | 227 m | |
| Packet Boat Lane | 238 m | |
| Falling Lane | 423 m | |
| Uxbridge Underground Station | 3.09 km | |
| Uxbridge Underground Station | 3.13 km | |
| Uxbridge Underground Station | 3.15 km | |
| West Drayton Rail Station | 1.06 km | |
| West Drayton Rail Station | 1.1 km | |
| Iver Rail Station | 2 km | |
| London Luton Airport | 40.86 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 44.92 km | |
| London Gatwick Airport North Terminal | 45.08 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to UB8 2GU - Data from Dec 2021
| Cowley Lake | 586 m | |
| Little Britain Lake | 729 m | |
| Farlows Lake | 1.08 km | |
| Thorney Pool | 1.86 km | |
| Mayfields Lake | 2.05 km | |
| Stockley Road Lake | 2.64 km | |
| Chandlers Hill | 2.79 km | |
| Saxon Lake | 2.83 km | |
| Old Slade Lake | 3.31 km | |
| Big Clump | 3.32 km | |
| Swan Lake | 3.45 km | |
| Home Covert | 3.59 km | |
| Orlitts Lake | 3.65 km | |
| Home Wood | 3.77 km | |
| Old Wood | 3.91 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Outer London |
| Latitude | 51.51825700 |
| Longitude | -0.48007400 |
| OS Easting | 505557 |
| OS Northing | 0181021 |
| 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 | Brunel |
| 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 | E33034476 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Hillingdon 022 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Hillingdon 022B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 4A3 |