Uxbridge, Greater London

Uxbridge local area guide

Picture shown above: Uxbridge Station

Uxbridge is a town in the County of Middlesex, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, about 15 miles West of Central London and 5 miles from Heathrow Airport. It is also the home of West London's University, Brunel. There are two indoor shopping centres, located on the High Street, along with other High Street chain stores. Uxbridge has a population of approximately 62,000 people (2001).

History of Uxbridge

After Uxbridge emerged as a commercial centre in the early 12th century, economic expansion and most of the recorded social activity of the parish were concentrated there. Surviving population figures suggest that it was not until 1821 that the population of rural Hillingdon exceeded that of the town. 
For about 200 years most of London's flour was produced in the Uxbridge area. There were also breweries in the town; the last of which, Harman's, was based in the High Street and was still in operation up until the early nineteen sixties.

Transport in Uxbridge

Uxbridge station is located on the high street with access to both the Metropolitan and Piccadilly underground lines. The station is connected to a bus terminal with connections to Hillingdon, Hayes, Ealing, Ruislip, and Slough.

Education in Uxbridge

Uxbridge has a comprehensive education system. There are 65 primary schools, three special primary schools, 18 secondary schools, three special secondary schools, Brunel University and Uxbridge College.