Hayes South
Hillingdon 030 · 6 sub-areas · 13,933 residents
Hillingdon 030 sits within the London Borough of Hillingdon, home to around 13,900 people and well-placed for access to central London — just under 8 minutes by public transport to a major employment hub. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,565 a month, broadly in line with the borough average but well below what you'd pay closer to the centre of the capital.
Hayes South is a green, lower-density part of Hillingdon — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hayes South?
3 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,549 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Hayes South in Hillingdon
Living in Hayes South
This part of Hillingdon has a noticeably suburban feel — lower-rise housing, a high share of families, and a relatively settled population compared to inner London. Around 23% of residents are under 18, which is a higher share than you'd typically find in London's more transient, renter-heavy postcodes, and the proportion of couples with children is correspondingly strong at nearly one in four households.
Rents here sit at a level that's meaningfully cheaper than Zone 1 or Zone 2 London, without sacrificing connectivity. The median monthly rent across all sizes comes in at around £1,549 — a one-bed runs roughly £1,235, a two-bed about £1,565, and a three-bed around £1,884. For families who need the space, this represents reasonable value relative to comparable parts of west London closer to the centre. That said, with rent consuming around 74% of typical take-home pay, affordability is still stretched — this is London, after all.
Ownership rates are relatively high for a London neighbourhood: just under half of homes are owner-occupied, with around 40% in private rental and 11% social housing. That mix, combined with the age profile, suggests a community that skews toward longer-term residents rather than the kind of high-turnover population you'd find in more central areas. Degree-level qualifications are held by roughly 36% of residents — slightly below the London norm but comfortably above the national average.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is about 600 metres away — roughly a 7–8 minute walk — giving direct access that makes the commute viable without needing a car. Around 40% of residents drive to work and 25% use public transport, which reflects the suburban character of the area. For greenspace, the average resident is within about 370 metres of a park or open space, and around 42% of the neighbourhood is classified as walkable to greenery — a genuine plus for families. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on where within Hillingdon 030 you'll find the best value.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hillingdon 030 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. If you want suburban space, reasonable London connectivity, and a family-friendly feel, it works well. Owner-occupation is high, greenspace is close by, and the rail link is under 10 minutes' walk. The trade-off is a crime rate above the national average and a relatively low share of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding, so you'd want to research both carefully before committing.
- What is the rent in Hillingdon 030?
- Rents are estimated at around £1,235 a month for a one-bed, £1,565 for a two-bed, and £1,884 for a three-bed. The overall median sits at about £1,549. These figures are scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a precise market rate.
- Is Hillingdon 030 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 166 per 1,000 residents a year — roughly double the UK national average. London as a whole runs above the national baseline, and this neighbourhood isn't among the worst in the borough, but it's not low-crime either. The deprivation score sits in the lower third nationally, which tends to correlate with higher crime. Check street-level data on the Police.uk website for the specific streets you're considering.
- What's the commute from Hillingdon 030 to central London?
- Public transport gets you to a major employment hub in under 8 minutes, which is unusually fast for outer west London. The nearest mainline rail station is about 600 metres away — roughly a 7–8 minute walk. Around a quarter of residents commute by public transport, suggesting the rail link is genuinely usable for daily commuting.
- Who lives in Hillingdon 030?
- Mostly families and longer-term residents. Nearly one in four households are couples with children, and 23% of the population is under 18. Almost half of homes are owner-occupied. It's ethnically diverse — only 41% of residents were born in the UK — and around 36% hold degree-level qualifications. Single people and young renters make up a smaller share than in more central parts of London.
- What schools are near Hillingdon 030?
- There are 74 schools within 2km, so choice isn't the issue — quality is. Around 38% of nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2km away. Check current ratings on the Ofsted website before making any decisions based on school catchments.
- How affordable is buying a home in Hillingdon 030?
- The median sale price is around £465,000. On a typical local salary, saving a 10% deposit takes roughly 6.4 years — challenging, but less so than many parts of London. Rents consume around 74% of typical take-home pay, so saving while renting here isn't easy. Most buyers in this area will need help from savings built up elsewhere, or a dual income.