Austin Road
Hillingdon, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £256,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Austin Road is located in Hillingdon, near Hayes, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 832 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 292 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Hayes Town Centre) is 177m away. The median property price is £256,500. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 50/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 44/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Austin Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Botwell Green Sports and Leisure Centre 316m · 4 min walk
- Harlington Sports Centre 1632m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Botwell Green Library 208m · 3 min walk
- Yeading Library 1967m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- The Park 805m · 10 min walk
- Lake Farm Country Park 1027m · 13 min walk
- Barra Hall Park 1387m · 17 min walk
- Crane Meadows 1614m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Botwell House Catholic Primary School 247m · 3 min walk
- Minet Junior School 862m · 11 min walk
- Minet Infant and Nursery School 862m · 11 min walk
- Lake Farm Park Academy 977m · 12 min walk
- Cranford Park Academy 1160m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Peplow Close — Hillingdon44
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- Little Road — Hillingdon43
- Mount Road — Hillingdon45
- Otter Way — Hillingdon45
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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