Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ The London Borough of Hillingdon is the largest and westernmost borough in West London, England. It was formed in 1965 from the districts of Hayes and Harlington, Ruislip-Northwood, Uxbridge, and Yiewsley and West Drayton in the ceremonial county of Middlesex. Today, Hillingdon is home to Heathrow Airport and Brunel University, and is the second largest of the 32 London boroughs by area. “
Things that make us love Hillingdon
What makes the heart of Hillingdon? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Hillingdon to help you decide to move in there.
Museums & Galleries in the region
An area lives because of the people who live, work and interact. Art is a great way to discover an area in a new way. If you are looking to move in Hillingdon we definitely recommend that you check for galleries, museums and other cultural institutions. They provide a great source of enjoyment over the weekends.
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Are the restaurants in Hillingdon any good?
The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Hillingdon, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Lion Hotel | Royal Lane, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 847 |
| The Prince of Wales | 1 Harlington Road, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 449 |
| Tamara Lounge | Byron Parade, Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 2200 |
| Yumchi | 5, Halls Terrace, Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 243 |
| Wenzel’s the Bakers | 3 Crescent Parade, Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 100 |
| Tops Pizza | 9 New Broadway, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 279 |
| Chummy Yummy Chinese Restaurant | 5-7, Blenheim Parade, Uxbridge Road | 4.3 | 200 |
| Chicken Cottage | 5A Westbourne Road, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 190 |
| Dream’s Pizza and Kebab | 6 Hall Terace, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 119 |
| Jennie’s Fish & Chips | 26 Sutton Court Road, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 49 |
| Domino’s Pizza – London – Hillingdon | 1, Hillingdon Parade, Uxbridge Road | 4.3 | 295 |
| KFC Hillingdon – Whiteleys Parade | Whiteleys Parade, 8 Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 226 |
| Dynasty | 5 Crescent Parade, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 122 |
| Hot Express Pizza | 4 New Broadway, Uxbridge Rd, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 359 |
| Star Of India, Indian Restaurant, Uxbridge | 6 Byron Parade, Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 155 |
| The Vine | 121 Hillingdon Hill, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 391 |
| Bam Bam | 6 Crescent Parade, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 169 |
| Kyles Shed | Uxbridge | 4.3 | 4 |
| Beef Belly Halal Burgers and Peri Peri Chicken | 14 New Broadway, Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 323 |
| Starbucks | 8 Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge | 4.3 | 90 |
Gyms and leisure centre in the area of Hillingdon
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Hillingdon.
| 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 |
Pubs in the area
As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Hillingdon has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.
| 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 supermarkets are there?
Finally we wouldn’t like to let you down on where to do your grocery shopping in Hillingdon. Although solutions like Ocado, Amazon or other delivery services can be a great replacement, knowing if a grocery store is nearby the place you are about to live in is a big plus. Please find below the grocery stores in Hillingdon.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 222-224 Streatham High Road, London | 4.2 | 1961 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 86 – 88 Mitcham Lane, London | 3.9 | 47 |
| Nisa Local | 107-109, Moyser Road, London | 4.1 | 50 |
| M&S Foodhall | 352 Streatham High Road, London | 4.2 | 272 |
| Iceland Supermarket Streatham | 194 Streatham High Road, London | 4.2 | 471 |
| Tesco Extra | 384 Streatham High Road, London | 3.8 | 766 |
| Budgens | 99-105 Moyser Road, London | 4.1 | 194 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 172-176 Streatham High Road, London | 3.5 | 40 |
| Muharram Food Store | 322 Streatham High Road, London | 3.7 | 3 |
| Khartoum Market | 304-306 Streatham High Road, London | 4.6 | 10 |
| Bartek Express | 6, Central Parade, 254 Streatham High Road, London | 4.5 | 844 |
| ALDI | 350 Streatham High Road, London | 4.3 | 1771 |
Green space in the city of Hillingdon
One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Hillingdon is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.
| 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 |
How’s the local life around Hillingdon
There’s always something going on in a vibrant area like Hillingdon. For ideas on activities, check Timeout which updates weekly on local events. We’re including a link to their Hillingdon listings to help you easily find stuff happening soon.
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Schools in and around the area of Hillingdon
Having a nearby school is ideal when relocating. Below is a list of schools located within Hillingdon
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swakeleys Girls High School | Clifton Gardens, Uxbridge | 3.6 | 47 |
| Oak Wood School | Sutton Court Road, Uxbridge | 4.6 | 37 |
| Bishopshalt School | Royal Lane, Uxbridge | 3.3 | 43 |
| Al-Amal Arabic School | Swakeleys School for Girls, Uxbridge | 4.1 | 17 |
| Swakeleys 6th Form | Clifton Gardens, Uxbridge | 4 | 1 |
| St Helens College | Uxbridge Road, Uxbridge | N/A | N/A |
| Y Yadavan | 30 Bourn Avenue, Uxbridge | N/A | N/A |
| Kumon Maths & English | Oak Farm Library, Sutton Court Road, Uxbridge | 4.9 | 43 |
| Hewens College | Hewens Road, Hayes | 2.7 | 12 |
| Cheeky Chums Day Nurseries Uxbridge | Royal Lane, Uxbridge | 4.6 | 14 |
| Highfield Primary School | Charville Lane West, Uxbridge | 4.5 | 12 |
| Hillingdon Primary School | Uxbridge Road, Hillingdon | 4.4 | 17 |
| St Bernadette Catholic Primary School | 160 Long Lane, Uxbridge | 3.7 | 12 |
| Kingfisher School of Swimming | The Jubilee Pool Hillingdon Manor School, Harlington Road, Middlesex | 4.2 | 5 |
| Swakleys | Clifton Gardens, Uxbridge | N/A | N/A |
| শুভ | Hillingdon, Uxbridge | N/A | N/A |
| Kiddiecare nurseries Ashdown | 50 Ashdown Road, Uxbridge | 4.7 | 19 |
| Hillingdon manor | Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge | N/A | N/A |
| The Horticulture Room | 13 Butler Street, Uxbridge | N/A | N/A |
| Uxbridge piano school | 13 Southfield Close, Uxbridge | 5 | 15 |
Post offices of Hillingdon
Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in Hillingdon can be found by checking out the table below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyal Mail | Cedar House, Vine Lane, Uxbridge | 0 | 0 |
| Blenheim Parade | Marlborough Parade, Uxbridge | 2.1 | 7 |
| Hillingdon Heath Post Office | 1, Blenheim Parade, Uxbridge | 3.1 | 44 |
Tube & Train stations nearby the area of Hillingdon
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Hillingdon entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
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How many hospitals, pharmacies and doctors are there in Hillingdon?
Hillingdon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Medical Centre | 149 Long Lane, Uxbridge | 2.4 | 65 |
Last Updated on March 26, 2026