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People & Demographics
Greenacres Avenue, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Greater London
UB10 8HQHillingdon
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in UB10 8HQ.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
This area, as mapped by the Census 2021 (closest OA output area), has a population density of 4,150 people per square kilometre. This value helps determine whether the area feels tightly packed or more expansive.
UB10 8HQ has a population density in line with the regional average of 5597.6 people per km2, as recorded in the Census 2021. This balance suggests a well-rounded area that offers a nice mix of space and convenience. Residents can likely enjoy access to local amenities, public transport, and community resources without feeling overly crowded or isolated. Such areas often appeal to a broad range of people, from families seeking a friendly neighbourhood to professionals who value a balance between work and leisure.
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Category | UB10 8HQ* | London | England & Wales |
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* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in UB10 8HQ are married?
The 2021 Census reports that 61.1% of residents in the postcode UB10 8HQ are either married or in a civil partnership. This rate is higher than than the overall figure for England & Wales, which is 44.7%, a difference of 36.7%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
61.1%
36.7%Percentage of people in UB10 8HQ who are married.
Category | UB10 8HQ* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 285 | 7,103,985 | 46,006,957 |
Never married | 72 (25.3%) | 3,282,327 (46.2%) | 17,450,122 (37.9%) |
Married or civil partnership | 174 (61.1%) | 2,843,230 (40.0%) | 20,561,642 (44.7%) |
Married | 174 (61.1%) | 2,819,968 (39.7%) | 20,464,074 (44.5%) |
Married: Opposite sex | 174 (61.1%) | 2,793,106 (39.3%) | 20,336,565 (44.2%) |
Married: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 26,862 (0.4%) | 127,509 (0.3%) |
Civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 23,262 (0.3%) | 97,568 (0.2%) |
Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0 (0.0%) | 7,946 (0.1%) | 34,067 (0.1%) |
Civil partnership: Same sex | 0 (0.0%) | 15,316 (0.2%) | 63,501 (0.1%) |
Separated | 5 (1.8%) | 165,884 (2.3%) | 1,033,518 (2.2%) |
Separated but married | 5 (1.8%) | 164,083 (2.3%) | 1,025,977 (2.2%) |
Separated but in a civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 1,801 (0.0%) | 7,541 (0.0%) |
Dissolved | 12 (4.2%) | 516,854 (7.3%) | 4,171,639 (9.1%) |
Divorced | 12 (4.2%) | 514,117 (7.2%) | 4,160,359 (9.0%) |
Civil partnership dissolved | 0 (0.0%) | 2,737 (0.0%) | 11,280 (0.0%) |
Widowed or surviving civil partnership partner | 22 (7.7%) | 295,690 (4.2%) | 2,790,036 (6.1%) |
Widowed | 22 (7.7%) | 294,837 (4.2%) | 2,785,998 (6.1%) |
Surviving partner from civil partnership | 0 (0.0%) | 853 (0.0%) | 4,038 (0.0%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
In the UB10 8HQ postcode, 18.3% of the population consists of children aged 15 and under, compared with 17.3% across the whole of England. Meanwhile, 29.4% of residents are aged 65 or older, covering those who are of retirement age. This compares to 21.8% across England & Wales.
This difference in percentage of retirees could be due to proximity to retirement communities, healthcare facilities, proximity to family and social connections nearby.
29.4%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Category | UB10 8HQ* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 355 | 8,799,725 | 56,490,048 |
< 4 yrs | 22 (6.2%) | 528,956 (6.0%) | 3,076,950 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 yrs | 21 (5.9%) | 531,493 (6.0%) | 3,348,700 (5.9%) |
10 to 14 yrs | 22 (6.2%) | 535,442 (6.1%) | 3,413,327 (6.0%) |
15 to 19 yrs | 14 (3.9%) | 489,386 (5.6%) | 3,218,893 (5.7%) |
20 to 24 yrs | 10 (2.8%) | 589,185 (6.7%) | 3,414,452 (6.0%) |
25 to 29 yrs | 24 (6.8%) | 786,549 (8.9%) | 3,715,280 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 yrs | 25 (7.0%) | 808,343 (9.2%) | 3,952,585 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 yrs | 16 (4.5%) | 735,707 (8.4%) | 3,795,388 (6.7%) |
40 to 44 yrs | 22 (6.2%) | 667,284 (7.6%) | 3,580,406 (6.3%) |
45 to 49 yrs | 15 (4.2%) | 593,970 (6.7%) | 3,602,644 (6.4%) |
50 to 54 yrs | 26 (7.3%) | 573,792 (6.5%) | 3,907,753 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 yrs | 24 (6.8%) | 511,615 (5.8%) | 3,806,369 (6.7%) |
60 to 64 yrs | 24 (6.8%) | 404,585 (4.6%) | 3,255,998 (5.8%) |
65 to 69 yrs | 18 (5.1%) | 306,343 (3.5%) | 2,767,496 (4.9%) |
70 to 74 yrs | 29 (8.2%) | 269,137 (3.1%) | 2,796,647 (5.0%) |
75 to 79 yrs | 16 (4.5%) | 189,664 (2.2%) | 2,038,774 (3.6%) |
80 to 84 yrs | 17 (4.8%) | 140,664 (1.6%) | 1,426,085 (2.5%) |
85 yrs + | 10 (2.8%) | 137,610 (1.6%) | 1,372,301 (2.4%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
The Census 2021 figures show that 13.3% of households in the UB10 8HQ area are single-person households. This percentage is roughly the same as compared to the overall figure for England & Wales, with a variation of 3.9% compared to the national average of 12.8%.
13.3%
3.9%Percentage of UB10 8HQ households that contain a single person.
Category | UB10 8HQ* | London | England & Wales |
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Total | 135 | 3,423,890 | 23,436,086 |
1 person | 26 (19.3%) | 1,001,983 (29.3%) | 7,052,229 (30.1%) |
1 person: Aged 66+ | 18 (13.3%) | 313,049 (9.1%) | 3,001,789 (12.8%) |
1 person: Other | 8 (5.9%) | 688,934 (20.1%) | 4,050,440 (17.3%) |
Single family | 98 (72.6%) | 1,986,263 (58.0%) | 14,762,923 (63.0%) |
Single family: All 66+ | 23 (17.0%) | 148,209 (4.3%) | 2,145,278 (9.2%) |
Single family: Married couple | 52 (38.5%) | 977,165 (28.5%) | 7,129,794 (30.4%) |
Single family married: No children | 18 (13.3%) | 256,539 (7.5%) | 2,440,210 (10.4%) |
Single family married: Dependent children | 22 (16.3%) | 541,099 (15.8%) | 3,375,402 (14.4%) |
Single family married: Non-dependent children | 12 (8.9%) | 179,527 (5.2%) | 1,314,182 (5.6%) |
Single family cohabiting | 10 (7.4%) | 349,419 (10.2%) | 2,708,979 (11.6%) |
Single family cohabiting: No children | 6 (4.4%) | 229,339 (6.7%) | 1,486,961 (6.3%) |
Single family cohabiting: dependent children | 3 (2.2%) | 101,486 (3.0%) | 1,053,001 (4.5%) |
Single family cohabiting: children non-dependent | 1 (0.7%) | 18,594 (0.5%) | 169,017 (0.7%) |
Single family lone parent | 11 (8.1%) | 453,937 (13.3%) | 2,594,901 (11.1%) |
Single family lone parent: dependent children | 4 (3.0%) | 267,852 (7.8%) | 1,617,076 (6.9%) |
Single family lone parent: children non-dependent | 7 (5.2%) | 186,085 (5.4%) | 977,825 (4.2%) |
Single family other | 2 (1.5%) | 57,533 (1.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Single family other household: Other | 2 (1.5%) | 57,533 (1.7%) | 183,971 (0.8%) |
Other types | 11 (8.1%) | 435,644 (12.7%) | 1,620,934 (6.9%) |
Other with dependent children | 8 (5.9%) | 160,669 (4.7%) | 630,340 (2.7%) |
Other inc students and all aged 66+ | 3 (2.2%) | 274,975 (8.0%) | 990,594 (4.2%) |
* Contains values based on ONS output area rather than postcode, and calculated as a best-fit model.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00012257), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (UB10 8HQ) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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