Yeading West
Hillingdon 021 · 6 sub-areas · 11,481 residents
Hillingdon 021 is a suburban pocket of Hillingdon in west London, home to around 11,500 people. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,565 a month — roughly a third more than the UK median for a 2-bed, but well below what you'd pay in central London. Over half of residents own their home, which says a lot about the settled, family-oriented character of the area.
Yeading West 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 demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Yeading West?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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.
Yeading West in Hillingdon
Living in Yeading West
This part of Hillingdon is firmly suburban west London — low-rise, owner-occupied, and quieter than the inner boroughs. Around 28% of households are couples with children, one of the higher concentrations in the borough, and that shapes everything from the pace of life to what's on offer locally. It doesn't have the buzz of Zone 2, but that's not what people come here for.
On cost, Hillingdon 021 sits at a moderate level for London. A 2-bed runs about £1,565 a month — noticeably above the UK average of around £1,200, but realistic for anyone priced out of the inner west. Median house prices are around £434,000, and with a typical deposit taking just under six years to save on a local salary, it's challenging but not impossible for first-time buyers.
The population skews younger and family-heavy. Just over a quarter of residents are under 18, and the 18–34 and 35–49 bands are roughly equal at around 24% each. Ethnic diversity is genuine — the diversity index sits at 59.2, and fewer than half of residents were born in the UK — reflecting Hillingdon's long-standing role as one of London's most internationally mixed boroughs. Around 30% of residents hold a degree-level qualification.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.4 km away, so most people drive or cycle. Car use is high: half of residents commute by car. Central London is reachable in about 30 minutes by public transport on a good run, which keeps the area within commuter range without being on a direct tube line. Greenspace is a genuine strength — nearly three-quarters of residents are within a walkable distance of green space, and the average distance to the nearest park or open area is just 219 metres. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail.
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Frequently asked
- Is Hillingdon 021 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. It's a settled, family-oriented part of outer west London with good greenspace — nearly three-quarters of residents are within walking distance of a park — and strong broadband. The trade-off is that transport relies heavily on the car, school quality within the area is patchy, and rent-to-income ratios are stretched at around 74%.
- What is the rent in Hillingdon 021?
- A typical one-bedroom flat runs around £1,235 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,565, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,884. Rents rose about 1.8% over the past year. These figures are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices, so treat them as a guide rather than a precise market rate.
- Is Hillingdon 021 safe?
- The crime rate is around 97 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — slightly above the UK national average of roughly 80. It's not among the higher-crime parts of London, but it's not the lowest either. Crime in suburban areas like this tends to cluster around commercial streets and transport points rather than spreading evenly across residential roads.
- What's the commute from Hillingdon 021 to central London?
- By public transport, central London is reachable in around 30 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.4 km away — most residents drive to it. If you're a daily commuter without a car, factor transport access into your planning.
- Who lives in Hillingdon 021?
- Mostly families and longer-term residents — over 57% own their home, and nearly 28% of households are couples with children. The area is ethnically diverse, with fewer than 45% of residents born in the UK. Around 30% hold a degree-level qualification, and the 18–34 and 35–49 age bands are roughly equal at about 24% each.
- What schools are near Hillingdon 021?
- There are 147 schools within 2 km, so options aren't scarce. Around 33% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1,275 metres away. Families should check individual Ofsted ratings carefully before committing to the area.
- How much is council tax in Hillingdon 021?
- Council tax at Band D works out to around £2,046 a year — roughly £171 a month. That's a reasonable guide figure, though your exact bill will depend on your band and any applicable discounts, such as single-person or student reductions.