Uxbridge: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Greater London — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across UB8, UB10.
Uxbridge DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Uxbridge
The Uxbridge rental market in Greater London is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,683 pcm and rents up roughly 6.5% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across UB8, UB10.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Uxbridge.
- StudioVery high
- 1 bedHigh
- 2 bedVery high
- 3 bedVery high
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
17 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Uxbridge.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- City workers
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £700 | £8,400 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,300 | £15,600 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,650 | £19,800 |
| 3-bed house | £2,100 | £25,200 |
| 4-bed house | £2,700 | £32,400 |
Featured properties in Uxbridge
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across UB8, UB10.
Buying in Uxbridge
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£432,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.4%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
High
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Uxbridge face medium competition with prices around £432,000 and growth of about 2.4% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Uxbridge
With an average property price near £432,000 and gross yields around 4.6%, Uxbridge offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.4% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.5/10What tenants are looking for
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- 13 bed houses
- 2Properties near the station
- 32 bed flats
- 4Pet-friendly rentals
Family living & schools in Uxbridge
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uxbridge Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Uxbridge | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Uxbridge Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Uxbridge Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Uxbridge Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| The Uxbridge Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
Family facilities
- Uxbridge Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Uxbridge
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Uxbridge Brasserie
1.9 mi from Uxbridge centre
Spice of Uxbridge
1 mi from Uxbridge centre
Bella Cucina
1.7 mi from Uxbridge centre
The Garden Kitchen
2.3 mi from Uxbridge centre
Uxbridge Tandoori
1.9 mi from Uxbridge centre
Coffee & Co, Uxbridge
1.6 mi from Uxbridge centre
Socialising in Uxbridge
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Uxbridge
1.3 mi from Uxbridge centre
The Railway Tavern
0.3 mi from Uxbridge centre
Vault Bar
0.5 mi from Uxbridge centre
Uxbridge Live Lounge
0.7 mi from Uxbridge centre
The Riverside Inn
2.4 mi from Uxbridge centre
Uxbridge Shopping Centre
0.8 mi from Uxbridge centre
Things to do in Uxbridge
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Uxbridge Sports & Fitness
1.2 mi from Uxbridge centre
Uxbridge Cricket Club
1 mi from Uxbridge centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.3 mi from Uxbridge centre
Uxbridge Cinema
1 mi from Uxbridge centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.6 mi from Uxbridge centre
Uxbridge Adventure Park
1.3 mi from Uxbridge centre
Commuting from Uxbridge
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 31 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 33 min |
| Reading | Train | 23 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 29 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 16 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 16 min |
Local developments in Uxbridge
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Uxbridge town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near UB8
Approved
Uxbridge retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Uxbridge
Verified contractors covering UB8, UB10 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Uxbridge
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Uxbridge
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Uxbridge must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Greater London.
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