Find out a general overview of the area using Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Cowley is a village contiguous with the town of Uxbridge in the London Borough of Hillingdon. A largely suburban village with 16 listed buildings, Cowley is 15.4 miles (24.8 km) west of Charing Cross, bordered to the west by Uxbridge Moor in the Green Belt and the River Colne, forming the border with Buckinghamshire. Cowley was an ancient parish in the historic county of Middlesex. “
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| Neighbourhood name | Link to our guide |
|---|---|
| Hayes | See the guide here |
| Hillingdon | See the guide here |
| Uxbridge | See the guide here |
| Hayes | See the guide here |
| Hillingdon | See the guide here |
| Uxbridge | See the guide here |
Things we love about Cowley
Cowley has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Cowley has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.
Museums & Galleries in the area
An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Cowley through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.
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Restaurants
Cowley has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.
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Parks and green spaces in Cowley
One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Cowley offers space for strolls or picnics.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Gyms and leisure centre in the area of Cowley
While working from home has increased, so has the frequentation of gyms to help keep in shape. With companies like Better or Pure Gym and others, Cowley might help you stay in shape. A great feature to have nearby.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
What supermarkets are there?
Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Cowley. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.
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Pubs in the area
As Londoners at Cozee, we cherish our weekly visits to the local pub. Why not embrace the same in your new living space? We’ve diligently tested and reviewed all the pubs in Cowley – well, not literally, but we wish we had! Here’s our list of the finest pubs in Cowley.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hut | 2 Old Orchard Close Colham Green UB8 3LH | A friendly, family-run free house close to Stockley Country Park on the corner of two cul-de-sacs with additional pedestrian access from West Drayton Road and Stockley Road. An open-plan public area, one of which is for pool and darts. Although parts of the pub can be traced back to the 18th century, recent extensions have seen a restaurant added. A map on the wall in said restaurant displays the pubs and breweries in Uxbridge town centre in the early 1900s. The pub has won numerous awards for the quality of the cellarmanship and held the national Publican/Morning Advertiser award in this area. The cuisine is Thai and English. The pub is locally listed by Hillingdon Council. |
| Crown | High Street Cowley UB8 2NL | Comfortable local’s Grade II listed pub with open fire and a low beamed ceiling. The kitchen is operated by SE Punjabi flavours. |
| Malt Shovel | 63 Iver Lane Cowley UB8 2JE | A nineteenth-century, Grade II listed, canal-side building which has retained a little of its character despite being transformed from an old basic boozer into a Harvester Inn several years ago. Now part of the Vintage Inn chain the pub has a traditional bar. Real ale festivals were held annually under canvas in the garden usually around the time of the late May bank holiday. |
| Three Steps | High Street Cowley UB8 2DX | Large detached, modern timber built property with extensive gardens and car park to the rear. Wet driven sports pub with a bar plus a games and lounge area. Originally built around 1968 as the Fox on the site of the old Cedars. New landlord took over in March 2013 and has introduced an extensive menu of reasonably priced Indian food all day. The pub is now brightly lit and has reinstated real ale. |
| Red Lion Hotel | Royal Lane Hillingdon UB8 3QP | Over 400 years old (refronted in 1800) with wooden panels and (very) low ceilings with exposed beams and has part of the great wall of London visible in the car park. It’s believed that Charles I may have stayed here in 1646. Grade II listed. Note the second hand pump offers ESB or HSB wile the third hand pump is used to showcase interesting Dark Star or other brewery ales. Tuesday night is Curry night, Thursday is pie and a pint night. Hillingdon residents HillingdonFirst card discount offered Sun-Thu on food and drink. |
What kind of things are there to do in the city of Cowley?
There are always activities happening in lively Cowley. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Cowley page to make finding local happenings easier.
Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Cowley snapshot.
The amenities you might need in Cowley
Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of Cowley. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.
What schools are nearby in Cowley?
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Cowley
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Student Services | Kingston Lane, Uxbridge | N/A | N/A |
| Cowley Saint Laurence C.E Primary School | Worcester Road, Uxbridge | 3.9 | 8 |
| Cowley Children’s Centre | 24 Worcester Road, Cowley, Uxbridge | N/A | N/A |
| Apples and Cherries Day Nursery | Shepherds Close, Cowley, Uxbridge | 5 | 1 |
| Sunflower House Nursery | Moorfield Road, Uxbridge | 4 | 4 |
| Frantuz | Uxbridge | N/A | N/A |
| Wilfred Brown | N/A | N/A | |
| Howell Building | Uxbridge | 4 | 1 |
Post offices in Cowley
Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in Cowley can be found by checking out the table below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowley Post Office | 1, Dellfield Parade, High Street, Cowley, Uxbridge | 4.1 | 49 |
| Post Box | Uxbridge | 0 | 0 |
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Cowley
Most want transit less than a 15 minute walk from home. We put together train and tube stations in Cowley to help find the optimal area for you. It could be that you don’t mind walking or it could be that public transport is necessary for you to get around.
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How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Cowley?
Cowley has 1 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunel Medical Centre | Kingston Lane, Uxbridge | 2.4 | 107 |
Sales & Lettings agents in Cowley
If you found our guide on Cowley it is maybe because you are looking to move in. With this in mind we think you might just need to look for an estate agent.
Cozee operates in the wider London area and thus we will happily help you find the property of dreams in Cowley.
Last Updated on March 26, 2026