Elder Close
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 score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Price (£350,000) and connectivity (transport 90) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Elder Close is located in Hillingdon, near Yiewsley, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 657 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 198 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Silver Stores (convenience, 48m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Yiewsley High Street) is 286m away. The median property price is £350,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 42/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 34/100. 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Elder Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 418m · 5 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1754m · 22 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Hillingdon Hospital 1386m · 17 min walk
- Laurel Lodge Clinic 1814m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Spring Green 1076m · 14 min walk
- Four Seasons Green 1138m · 14 min walk
- Frays Island & Mabey's Meadow Nature Reserve 1452m · 18 min walk
- The Closes Recreation Ground 1481m · 18 min walk
- The Grove Nature Reserve 1843m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St Matthew's CofE Primary School 323m · 4 min walk
- Park Academy West London 790m · 10 min walk
- West Drayton Academy 1020m · 13 min walk
- Moorcroft School 1041m · 13 min walk
- St Catherine Catholic Primary School 1322m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sandow Crescent — Hillingdon44
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- Spinney Close — Hillingdon34
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- Catalina Road — Hillingdon32
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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