Emden Close West Drayton, Hillingdon
43 addresses across 2 postcodes (UB7), about 230 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21402361.
- Energy: 38 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 1, E: 29).
- Flood: 7 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 D; 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 West Drayton, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Stockley Country Park (19 hectares) is about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 22 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Shakespeare Health Centre, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 129 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
38 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (18); Flat (10); House, end-terrace (8). Built: 1991-1995 (32); 1983-1990 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (37); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (29 addresses)
- 2, Emden Close
- 3, Emden Close
- 4, Emden Close
- 5, Emden Close
- 7, Emden Close
- 9, Emden Close
- 10, Emden Close
- 11, Emden Close
- 12, Emden Close
- 13, Emden Close
- 15, Emden Close
- 16, Emden Close
- 17, Emden Close
- 18, Emden Close
- 19, Emden Close
- 22, Emden Close
- 23, Emden Close
- 24, Emden Close
- 26, Emden Close
- 27, Emden Close
- 29, Emden Close
- 30, Emden Close
- 31, Emden Close
- 32, Emden Close
- 34, Emden Close
- 35, Emden Close
- 36, Emden Close
- 37, Emden Close
- 38, Emden Close
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 D (60% of about 780 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UB7 9PS | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 1 / 8 | unlikely |
| UB7 9PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 33 m and 34 m above sea level (33 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UB7 9PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| UB7 9PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Drayton 3.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hayes and Harlington 8.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Iver 363,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lavender Rise / Stockley Road Stockley Park | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Heathrow Central Bus Stn (Rail-Air) Heathrow Airport | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Richmond St. Helena Pier | 11.3 km (7 miles) |
| Car parks | Sky Nights Hotel Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesla Supercharger | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shakespeare Health Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carewell Chemist | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Feelgood Dental | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Hillingdon Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hillingdon [Hayes] Police Station | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Stockley Country Park 19 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 60 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stockley Recreation Ground 2.2 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | West Drayton Depot Allotments 1.0 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 22 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stockley Park: Business park Phases I and II, and country park and golf course, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stockley Park: Business park Phases I and II, and country park and golf course | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stockley Road Lake | Lake or reservoir | 390 m south |
| Saxon Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Thorney Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Mayfields Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Wood End | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| The Island | Island | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 13 | 16 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 3 | 43 |
22 of the street's 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 40 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Drayton Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cherry Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Pinkwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wood End Park Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Park Academy West London | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Harlington School | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| McMillan Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Colham Manor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Global Academy | Secondary | 14–19 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Laurel Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Rabbsfarm Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Heathrow UB11 1BF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Babs Burgers UB7 9BW | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| The Yard UB7 9BN | Mobile caterer | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Dec 2025 |
| IMG Studios UB11 1FE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Drugs | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lavender Rise (42); On or near Stockley Road (40); On or near Eastwood Road (18); On or near Archie Close (10); On or near Briar Way (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Nearby streets
Mulberry Crescent · Horton Road · Briar Way · Eastwood Road · Archie Close · Lavender Rise · Jasmine Terrace · Stockley Road · Kebony Close · Stockley Farm Road
All the streets in UB7 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.