HillingdonZone 6

Living in Uxbridge

Far-west affordability with Metropolitan/Piccadilly terminus links and a large town-centre offer.

1-bed rent

£1,250/mo

2-bed rent

£1,650/mo

Transport zone

Zone 6

Fastest commute

~51 min

Transport from Uxbridge

Uxbridge

MetropolitanPiccadilly

Uxbridge is served by the Metropolitan and Piccadilly.

Commute times from Uxbridge

Estimated commute times to major London destinations by public transport.

DestinationCommute time
Paddington~51 min
Marylebone~53 min
Victoria~57 min
Oxford Circus / Soho~57 min
King's Cross / St Pancras~59 min
Waterloo~62 min
Bank / City~65 min
Liverpool Street~66 min
London Bridge~66 min
Canary Wharf~76 min

Uxbridge lifestyle profile

Green space

7/10

Safety

7/10

Walkability

6/10

Transport

6/10

Café density

5/10

Gym density

5/10

Food scene

5/10

Young professionals

5/10

Lively

4/10

Nightlife

4/10

Uxbridge strengths

  • Low rents for west London
  • Two tube lines
  • Large retail and student-influenced amenities

Trade-offs

  • Long central commute
  • Feels separate from inner London
  • Outer-zone travel costs

Who Uxbridge suits best

  • people who want peace, green space, and a calm base after work
  • young professionals and career-focused people
  • sporty and fitness-focused people

Frequently asked questions

What is Uxbridge like to live in?

Far-west affordability with Metropolitan/Piccadilly terminus links and a large town-centre offer. The main strengths are low rents for west london and two tube lines.

What is the average rent in Uxbridge?

The average 1-bedroom flat in Uxbridge costs around £1,250 per month. A 2-bedroom flat costs around £1,650 per month (market review estimate).

How long is the commute from Uxbridge?

The fastest commute from Uxbridge is to Paddington at approximately 51 minutes by public transport. The commute to Bank/City is around 65 minutes.

Is Uxbridge a good area to live in London?

Uxbridge is in Hillingdon, Zone 6. It's well-suited to people who want peace, green space, and a calm base after work. The main trade-off is: long central commute.

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