Your guide to flats and houses for sale in Hillingdon
If you are looking for a flat or house for sale in Hillingdon then our guide to buying property, house prices and the local area should help you make an informed property decision. Our guide covers the following main areas:
Overview of Hillingdon
The Hillingdon property market covers the following areas:
Hillingdon, London's second largest borough is best known as the home of Heathrow, the world's busiest airport. Heathrow, and Hayes have an industrial edge with warehouses and factories lining the major roads. Uxbridge provides Victorian and Edwardian terraces as well as mid-war semis. Hillingdon offers a similar mix of homes as well as larger, detached properties.
Access to London Underground in both towns means they are popular with commuters. Ickenham offers a more rural atmosphere. Property moves upmarket as you head north to Ruislip and Eastcote. Northwood, which borders Hertfordshire, is the borough's most sought-after location. Large houses with substantial grounds in all styles from mock Tudor to 1970s boxes can be found here. Hayes has a strong Asian community due to its close vicinity to Southall
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Cheap areas to find flats and houses for sale in Hillingdon
Cheap areas to buy flats and houses are Hayes, Uxbridge and Hillingdon.
Up and coming areas to buy flats and houses in Hillingdon
Mid-war semis and modern blocks dominate the town centre and train station of Hayes. Having seen some refurbishment and with more in the pipeline, the cheap property prices will not remain for long. Undergoing regeneration is a sure sign that Hayes is the latest up and coming area of the borough. Hayes Village offers rural living and combines Victorian terraces and cottages with a few shops
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Major roads = A40, A312, A4020, A437 and the A4180
There are excellent rail and tube services available in Hillingdon. The Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines are access by six different stations including Ruislip, Ickenham and Hillingon. Meanwhile Ruislip Gardens, South and West Ruislip are all located on all located on a spur of the Central line. Chiswick Park offer services on the District line. South and West Ruislip also both offer a rail service direct to London Marylebone. Alternatively, Uxbridge offers fast and frequent services to London Cannon Street, London Charing Cross and London Victoria.
A number of bus services travelling to and from central London are available in the borough.
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Council tax in Hillingdon
| Valuation |
Band |
Amount per annum |
| Up to £40,000 |
A |
£884.49 |
| £40,001 - £52,000 |
B |
£985.24 |
| £52,001 - £68,000 |
C |
£1,125.98 |
| £68,001 - £88,000 |
D |
£1,266.73 |
| £88,001 - £120,000 |
E |
£1,548.22 |
| £120,001 - £160,000 |
F |
£1,829.72 |
| £160,001 - £320,000 |
G |
£2,111.22 |
| More than £320,000 |
H |
£2,533.46 |
- Primary
- Witeeat Junior School
- Warrender Primary School
- Ayes Park School
(Source: DfES 2005)
- Secondary
- St Helen's School (independent)
- Northwood College (independent)
- Guru Nanak Sikh Voluntary Aided Secondary School
(Source: DfES 2005)
- Sixth form/College
- Vyners School
- Northwood School
- Harlington Community School
(Source: DfES 2005)
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Attractions
- David Wilson Homes
- Crest Nicholson
- Banner Homes
- Clearview Homes
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