Family-life report

Is UB7 West Drayton good for families?

UB7 scores 40/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 150). Around 32.8% of nearby households have dependent children.

Parks

7

GP surgeries

0

Libraries

0

Supermarkets

2

Family density

Who lives in UB7?

High · 28–34%32.8% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Commute

47 min

Fastest door-to-door to Paddington (TfL, 08:15 weekday).

Council tax

£2,085

Band D, 2025/26.

Safety

85/100

0 Met Police incidents in the latest released month (2026-05).

How UB7 compares nearby

Families in UB7 — FAQ

Is UB7 good for families with kids?
UB7 scores 40/100 for family infrastructure — below average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 150). Within 1km you'll find 7 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 2 supermarkets. 32.8% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).
What are the school catchments near UB7?
Hillingdon stretches from Uxbridge to Hayes, and distance cut-offs vary widely across that geography.
How long is the commute from UB7 for working parents?
Fastest door-to-door commute from UB7 is 47 minutes to Paddington, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.
How much is council tax in UB7?
Band D council tax in UB7 is £2,085 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.
Are there enough parks and GPs in UB7?
7 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 2 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. These counts describe everyday family infrastructure; school catchment guidance is provided separately by School Owl.
How does UB7 compare to other London areas for families?
UB7 ranks 150 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.

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