Windmill Way Ruislip, Hillingdon
34 addresses across 3 postcodes (HA4), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 21402184.
- Energy: 33 homes have an energy certificate (C: 21, D: 12).
- Flood: 10 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 West Ruislip, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Church Field Gardens, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 34 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Martins Medical Centre, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 52% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 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
33 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (22); House, end-terrace (7); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (18); 1930-1949 (10); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (23); rented (social) (7); owner-occupied (3).
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band E (26% of about 1,890 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Ruislip, Manor Way. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- West Way Chapel West Way HA4 8HS, Started (250 m)
- Alexander House 106 Pembroke Road HA4 8NW, Submitted (340 m)
- Fanuc House, Station Approach, Ruislip, HA4 8LF, permissioned (350 m)
- Fanuc House, Station Approach, Ruislip, HA4 8LF, permissioned (350 m)
- Fanuc House 1 Station Approach HA4 8LF, Started (350 m)
- 69-71 Park Way HA4 8NS, Submitted (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Quilters, 178-182, Highs Street, Ruilsip, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Quilters, 178-182, Highs Street, Ruilsip, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 April 2027 to 9 May 2027: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 4 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 8HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| HA4 8HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| HA4 8HF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 4 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 51 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA4 8HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HA4 8HJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| HA4 8HQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Ruislip 136,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| South Ruislip 165,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Northolt Park 176,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Ruislip Manor Underground Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ruislip Underground Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) | |
| West Ruislip Underground Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ruislip Manor Station | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Hillingdon Underground Station North Hillingdon | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Kew Pier | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ruislip Station Car Park (TfL) | 330 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apcoa Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Martins Medical Centre | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 210 m |
| Hospital | Roxbourne Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Pinner Police Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Field Gardens 1.9 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Warrender Park 4.2 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | West End Road Allotments 1,940 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin of Tours, a listed building (Grade I), 590 m (0.4 miles) west. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Martin of Tours | Listed building, Grade I | 590 m (0.4 miles) west |
| 9-15, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Great Barn to West of Manor Farm Yard | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Ruislip motte and bailey | Scheduled monument | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Park Pale, Ruislip | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Park Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Ruislip Woods | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Ickenham Marsh | Wetland | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Haste Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north |
| The Roxbourne | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Dell | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 34 |
1 of the street's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrender Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | 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; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bishop Ramsey Church of England School | Secondary | 11–18 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lady Bankes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coteford Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bishop Winnington-Ingram CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ruislip High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ruislip Gardens Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Coteford Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whiteheath Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 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; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Newnham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs HA4 8HW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Optimum Health & Fitness HA4 8HW | Other catering premises | 190 m | Exempt | |
| China Garden HA4 8HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| The Windmill Studio Centre HA4 8NW | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Aug 2013 |
| Real Love Lounge HA4 8NW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| HT Food & Wine HA4 8JY | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Rajdoot HA4 8PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Sushi Futomaki HA4 8JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Ten Restaurant HA4 0AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Burger King HA4 8JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Hungry Olive HA4 8JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Kendall's News HA4 8JN | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jul 2026 |
| KHO KHO HA4 8JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Vito's HA4 8JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Melisi HA4 8JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West Way (6); On or near Bishop Ramsey Close (5); On or near Manor Close (5); On or near West Hatch Manor (5); On or near Priory Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 52% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 12% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 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) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 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
Nearby streets
Manor Close · Green Walk · West Hatch Manor · Brickwall Lane · Croft Gardens · Priory Close · Glenalla Road · Pembroke Road · Manor Way · Bishop Ramsey Close · Larne Road · West Way
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.