Postcode report
HA4 8AW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Hillingdon
About HA4 8AW: area rating, property, schools and local change
HA4 8AW is a postcode in Ruislip, Hillingdon, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near HA4 8AW, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around HA4 8AW are health and local prosperity, while jobs is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for HA4 8AW is based on Hillingdon 007 Census 2021. It covers 8,278 residents, 2,857 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near HA4 8AW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the HA4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £631k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near HA4 8AW can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 7 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near HA4 8AW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around HA4 8AW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about HA4 8AW
Is HA4 8AW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near HA4 8AW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near HA4 8AW?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near HA4 8AW?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for HA4 8AW?
LocaleIQ matched HA4 8AW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in HA4 8AW?
The latest median sold price is £631k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around HA4 8AW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.