Following on our tour of West London, please find below our handy Uxbridge area guide. We detail all about the area including demographics, places to go and transport links.
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Table of Contents
- All about Uxbridge
- Uxbridge Area Guide – Demographics
- Uxbridge Crime
- Uxbridge House Prices
- Things To Do In Uxbridge
- Summary – Uxbridge Area Guide
All about Uxbridge
Situated about as far West as you can go in London, Uxbridge is a large suburban town in Hillingdon.
It is situated around 15 miles West (and up a bit) of Charing Cross.
Uxbridge has a long and rich history, dating back to the 7th century. It was a significant local commercial centre from an early time and remains so now.
It grew rapidly in the 20th century as part of the suburban growth of London.
Uxbridge has formed part of Greater London since 1965.
Uxbridge Area Guide – Transport Links
The area is well-connected to the rest of the UK by road with both the M4 and the M25 nearby.
When it comes to the London Underground Uxbridge is served by both the Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines.
Whilst that sounds positive travellers should be aware that it is not a quick journey to central London.
By way of an example it takes 47 minutes to King Cross and 57 minutes to Liverpool Street. One advantage is that you will likely get a seat as both lines start at Uxbridge.
Uxbridge station is within Zone 6 of the TFL network.
Uxbridge Area Guide – Demographics
Age
According to the 2023 UK Census, the median age is 47.2 years old. This is noticeably higher than the London average of 40 years old.
Ethnicity
The most common ethnic group is White British (69.8%), followed by Asian or Asian British (19.5%), and Black or Black British (4.1%).
Religion
The most common religion in Uxbridge is Christianity (51.9%), followed by No Religion (21.3%), Islam (9.1%), Hinduism (5.4%), and Sikhism (4.1%).
Country of birth
74.1% of the population of Uxbridge was born in the UK, while 25.9% was born outside of the UK.
The most common countries of birth outside of the UK are India, Poland, Romania, and Pakistan.
Uxbridge Crime
According to the Metropolitan Police, the overall crime rate in Uxbridge is 92.72 crimes per thousand people.
This is slightly higher than the average for London (87.15 crimes per thousand people).
Uxbridge has a higher crime rate than most of the surrounding areas in the borough of Hillingdon.
For example, the crime rate in Ruislip Gardens is 59.16 crimes per thousand people, and the crime rate in Ickenham is 53.55 crimes per thousand people.
With that said there are plenty of places in London with crime rates well into the 150+ mark.
So although crime is just over the London average, it’s not excessively so.
Uxbridge House Prices
The average house price in Uxbridge is £486,394, according to Rightmove.
This is lower than the average house price in London, which is £542,892. However prices understandably vary depending on the type of property and the location.
Uxbridge is generally more expensive than the surrounding areas of Hayes, Northolt, Southall, and West Drayton.
However, it is less expensive than the surrounding areas of Ickenham, Ruislip Gardens, Denham, Hillingdon, and Ruislip.
Overall, sold prices in Uxbridge over the last year were 2% up on the previous year and around 10% up on the 2020 peak of £440,433.
Things To Do In Uxbridge
Like most areas of its size, Uxbridge has a wealth of things to do. Here are some of our favourites;
The Battle Of Britain Bunker
This underground bunker was used by the Royal Air Force during World War II. It is now a museum that tells the story of the Battle of Britain.
Admission is free for under 16’s and £12 for adults. It is also free for defence service card holders.
It’s a fair distance from the town centre so we would recommend driving or public transport. But the museum remains a popular attraction for good reason.
Town Centre Shopping
Travelling around London we experience a lot of different town centre shopping experiences.
This aspect was a plus for Uxbridge.
Unlike other areas such as Ealing Broadway, Uxbridge is a lot calmer and pedestrian friendly. There are shops and restaurants for all budgets and pop up interesting market stalls.
With the wealth of shops available, if you moved to the area it would be unlikely you’d bother travelling anywhere else.
Denham Country Park
Situated just outside Uxbridge is situated just outside Uxbridge (UB9 5PG) but we’re including it as it’s a lovely area.
This park is located on the banks of the River Colne and offers a variety of activities, including walking, cycling, and fishing.
It is well maintained and is a lovely way of spending an afternoon, with or without kids.
Nona Rosa Restaurant
Here on Very London we like to give a pick of the restaurants available. In terms of Uxbridge we are going to recommend Nona Rosa.
This Italian gem stands out among the swathes of chain restaurants in the area. It’s menu is both classical and interesting, with its meals being well priced.
We ate there and found it to be one of the best Italians in recent memory, so be sure to check it out.
Summary – Uxbridge Area Guide
Uxbridge is an interesting prospect for people considering moving or investing there.
On one hand house prices are more affordable than some areas and have shown recent resilience.
But the lack of a high speed train network into central London does stand out as a negative.
This is slightly offset by its access to nearby motorways for those that need or prefer road travel.
The town centre is a plus point with its wide array of shops and venues.
Overall we had a nice feel for the area and can see why it is popular with residents and visitors alike.
