Down Barns Road Ruislip, Hillingdon
35 addresses across 4 postcodes (HA4), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21400614.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 14, E: 6).
- Flood: 55 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Hillingdon costs £2,045 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Ruislip, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Brackenbridge Field, is about 60 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Queens Walk Medical Centre, about 260 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 76 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (18); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (17); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (5); rented (private) (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Hillingdon in 2026-27: Band D £2,045 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,364 | £1,591 | £1,818 | £2,045 | £2,500 | £2,955 | £3,409 | £4,091 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (59% of about 590 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Residential extensions.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 53 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HN, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 53 Long Drive, Ruislip, HA4 0HN, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Great Central House Great Central Avenue HA4 6TT, Submitted (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Astral House, The Runway, Ruislip, HA4 6SE, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Astral House, The Runway, Ruislip, HA4 6SE, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Eagle House, The Runway, HA4 6SE, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Eagle House, The Runway, HA4 6SE, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 37 addresses are in areas at high risk, 18 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| HA4 0LY | not in 2 or 3 | 12 / 4 / 0 | unlikely |
| HA4 0NJ | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| HA4 0NQ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 4 / 0 | unlikely |
| HA4 0LX | not in 2 or 3 | 14 / 8 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 36 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA4 0LX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HA4 0LY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HA4 0NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HA4 0NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Ruislip 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Northolt Park 176,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| West Ruislip 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | South Ruislip Underground Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Ruislip Gardens Underground Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Eastcote Underground Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Fairway South Ruislip | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Hillingdon Underground Station North Hillingdon | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kew Pier | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Great Central Avenue | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Queens Walk Medical Centre | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Dental South Harrow | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Roxbourne Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 6 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brackenbridge Field 1.5 ha | 60 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Roxbourne Park 20 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Fairway Allotments 8,610 m² | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Roxbourne | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Ten Acre Wood | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Lane Covert | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Ickenham Marsh | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Gutteridge Wood | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Nower Hill | Hill | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 35 |
1 of the street's 35 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Hillingdon: see them on the Hillingdon page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 260 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deanesfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Field End Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Field End Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queensmead School | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Roxbourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bourne Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rooks Heath School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Earlsmead Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Newton Farm Nursery, Infant and Junior School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathland School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruislip High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun Wells Rc Primary School HA4 9HS | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Hillingdon Learning & Development Centre HA4 0LR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2011 |
| South Ruislip Early Years Centre HA4 0LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Deanesfield Primary School HA4 0LR | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| South Ruislip Nursery & Preschool HA4 0LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Bessingby Park Rangers HA4 9PQ | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Field End Junior School HA4 9PQ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Field End Infant School HA4 9PQ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Smarty's After School Club Ltd HA4 9PQ | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near White Butts Road (20); On or near Brackenbridge Drive (15); On or near Down Barns Road (11); On or near Monks Close (10); On or near East Mead (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 8% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- HA4 0LY: 16 addresses
- HA4 0NJ: 10 addresses
- HA4 0NQ: 8 addresses
- HA4 0LX: 1 address of 88 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Abbot Close · Monks Close · Brackenbridge Drive · East Mead · White Butts Road · Paddock Road · Bec Close · Rufus Close · Royal Crescent · The Fairway · West Mead · The Vale
All the streets in HA4 and across Hillingdon.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.