What area does London Borough of Hillingdon cover?

44.67 mi²
London Borough of Hillingdon/Area

Is Hillingdon a nice place to live?

Hillingdon is considered to be a relatively safe borough, with crime rates falling by 15% since 2004. An unexpectedly swift rise in crime levels occurred in 2015, but was largely considered to be due to police recording crimes that had previously gone unrecorded, rather than an increase in crimes committed.

Which borough is Ruislip?

borough Hillingdon

Which part of London is West Drayton?

West Drayton is a suburban town in the London Borough of Hillingdon. It was an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex and from 1929 was part of the Yiewsley and West Drayton Urban District, which became part of Greater London in 1965.

What towns are in the Hillingdon Borough?

It includes the historic villages and areas of (roughly from north to south) Northwood, Harefield, Eastcote, Ruislip, Ickenham, South Ruislip, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, Cowley, Hayes End, Yeading, Hayes, Yiewsley, West Drayton, Sipson, Harlington, Harmondsworth, Sipson Green, and Heathrow.

Why is Hillingdon called Hillingdon?

Toponymy. The name Hillingdon appears in the Domesday Book (1086) as Hillendone, possibly meaning “hill of a man named Hille”. The name could also mean ‘hill of a woman named Hilda’.

Is Hillingdon poor?

Hillingdon is an outer London borough located in the west of London. Pay inequality is low in the borough; those in the 80th percentile earn 2.4 times more than those at the 20th percentile, whereas for London overall, this number is 2.77.

Is West Drayton a rough area?

West Drayton is not a rough area.

What zone is Hillingdon?

Zone 6
Hillingdon is a London Underground station in North Hillingdon in the London Borough of Hillingdon, West London. Located between Uxbridge and Ickenham, it is in Travelcard Zone 6. It is the penultimate station on the Uxbridge branch of both the Metropolitan line and the Piccadilly line.

Is West Drayton a good area?

If you’re looking for a well-connected neighbourhood with affordable rents, then West Drayton could be the place for you. With its diverse selection of homes, community feel and brilliant travel connections, the UB7 postcode is somewhat of a hidden gem in the capital.

What town is Hillingdon Hospital in?

Hillingdon Hospital is an NHS hospital in Pield Heath Road, Hillingdon, Greater London.

Where in London is Hillingdon?

Hillingdon is the second largest London borough by area, located 14 miles west of central London. It has Heathrow Airport on its boundaries, making it the gateway to the UK. Hillingdon is where town and country meet, with 800 acres of woodland, country parks, fields and farms, several rivers and the Grand Union Canal.

How many people live in London Borough of Hillingdon?

The map pin represents the location of the council offices. 214 (62.39%) of local authorities perform better than London Borough of Hillingdon. 128 (37.32%) of local authorities perform worse than London Borough of Hillingdon. London Borough of Hillingdon has a population of 253,200.

Where can I find public rights of way in Hillingdon?

All surveying authorities are required to hold, keep updated, and make available a number of different registers for public rights of way. The statutory registers are available to download. They’re also available for public inspection by contacting the public rights of way officer by calling 01895 277528 or emailing [email protected] .

When did the borough of Hillingdon get its coat of arms?

The coat of arms for the London Borough of Hillingdon was granted on 22 March 1965. Between 1973 and 1978, the borough’s civic centre was built in Uxbridge.

Where is the British Airways headquarters in Hillingdon?

Hillingdon has a large economy by national standards, ranked 14th out of 408 local area districts in Britain, and ranked 5th out of the London boroughs. British Airways is headquartered in Waterside, Harmondsworth, in Hillingdon.