uxbridge UB8 Postcodes

Uxbridge (UB8)

The UB8 postcode area is located in the Uxbridge postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 1479 individual postcodes.

There are 15 electoral wards in the UB8 postcode area, including Greenford, Hayes, Northolt, Southall, Uxbridge, West Drayton which come under the local authority of the Hillingdon Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in UB8 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of UB8 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

UB8 is a postcode district in the Uxbridge post town in the UB (Uxbridge) postcode area within the Greater London area of England. Located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, it is approximately 12 miles (19 Km) to the West of central London. One of the larger postcode areas within the M25 motorway, it was established in the late 19th century.

UB8 postcode covers a large suburban area of suburban residential areas. It consists of areas such as Cowley, Hillingdon, Uxbridge Common, Ickenham, South Ruislip and Harefield, as well as areas such as Harmondsworth, Sipson and Hillingdon Leisure Park. Being close to the M25 motorway, it has easy access to London Heathrow Airport and London Paddington train station.

The area has a wide array of local amenities from leisure, shopping and cover the full range of property types from houses, semi-detached homes, terraced houses, and flats. Key landmarks include the RAF Museum at Uxbridge, Hillingdon sports centre, Watcombe Park and King's education centre.

Commuting into London is accessible with regular rail services from two stations (Hayes & Harlington and Hillingdon) on the Great Western Main Line, plus regular buses to Uxbridge station. The area is also well-served for international travel with easy access to London Heathrow Airport.

The area is home to many local primary schools, secondary schools, and independent schools, such as Brunel University, The Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, and Douglas Eyre Sports and Community Centre. Churches of all denominations are also present. Uxbridge itself has significant retail with The Pavilions Shopping Centre and intu Uxbridge Shopping Centre, as well as a wide variety of independent and specialist shops. There are a great range of restaurants, cafes and public houses.

UB8 postcode is growing with a range of development projects and plans to increase the number of green spaces, parkland, and cycling paths. This district is truly a great place to live and work with plenty to do and explore.

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