uxbridge UB4 Postcodes

Uxbridge (UB4)

The UB4 postcode area is located in the Uxbridge postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 966 individual postcodes.

There are 4 electoral wards in the UB4 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, 14% of people in UB4 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 UB4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The UB4 postcode covers the Uxbridge district, west London, England. The district is situated towards the north-west of Greater London, very close to Heathrow Airport. UB4 covers a variety of residential, municipal, industrial and retail areas, including North Hillingdon, Hayes, Southall, West Drayton and Harmondsworth.

Most of the homes in UB4 are terraced and semi-detached houses, providing spacious accommodation in a suburban area. There are also some privately owned and council-run social housing blocks. Hayes and Harlington, Cowley, Pinkwell, West Drayton and Yiewsley are all included in the UB4 postcode.

The UB4 postcode contains a variety of cultural amenities, with the main ones being shopping outlets. Uxbridge town centre is one of the main shopping areas in UB4, with high street stores such as John Lewis, Boots and Debenhams. It also has a cinema, new community centre, several outdoor markets and a range of cafes, restaurants and bars. There is also an Odeon cinema and other entertainment venues in Uxbridge.

Green spaces are plentiful in the area, including Barra Hall Park with a café, children's playground and miniature golf course; Hillingdon Sports and Leisure Complex, with its swimming pool, gym and sports hall; Frays River, which runs through the district with its charming towpaths and lakeside views; and Buckerells Grove Nature Reserve, teeming with wildlife. Finally, there is Warrens Wood, which has a variety of walking and cycling trails.

The UB4 postcode has access to a selection of local and mainline train stations and is served by a number of bus routes. This includes Uxbridge Station, with services to Paddington, Marylebone and Euston, and Hillsden Station, which is in Zone 6 and runs direct services to London Paddington and Windsor and Eton.

Crime rates in UB4 are below the national average, featuring mainly vehicle-related offences. Congestion charges apply to this area, but there is ample on-street parking with pay-and-display areas.

UB4 is an area with convenient public transport links to London, plus plenty of cultural amenities, green spaces and shopping outlets. As such, it is an attractive area for families looking to move to a suburban area in London.

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