UB7 (West Drayton) demonstrates moderate market dynamics with a trajectory score of 48.6, placing it at the 40th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices have grown at 2.8% CAGR while rental yields expanded more substantially at 5.2% CAGR, suggesting rental demand outpaced capital appreciation. Population increased 1.5% during this period, indicating modest demographic expansion. The district is classified as in an active gentrification stage, reflecting ongoing neighbourhood transformation. These metrics position UB7 as an average performer relative to UK markets, with rental growth notably exceeding price appreciation—a pattern that may appeal to investors prioritising income generation over capital gains.
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- 1Property prices up 2.4% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.2% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.5% per year
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What's changing in West Drayton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by price opportunity.
27 planning applications submitted in UB7 over the last six months, 1 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Variation of Conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 3 (Phasing Drawings) and 16 (Cycle Parking) of planning permission ref: 45200/APP/2020/2603 dated 12-01-2021 for "Variation of Conditions 4 (phasing drawings) and 20 (car parking) 45200/APP/2017/327 (12/10/2017) for "Variation of Condition 2 (accordance with approved plans) of planning permission ref: 45200/APP/2016/3886 dated 25-01-2017: Variation of conditions 2 (accordance with approved plans), 15 (pedestrian link) and 23 (car parking stackers) of planning permission ref: 45200/APP/2014/3638 dated 10-12-2015: Demolition of all existing buildings on the site enclosed by Bentinck Road and Tavistock Road (as shown outlined in red on the submitted application site plan) including Globe House, Globe Court, Padcroft Works, the former Dairy Crest dairy and TiGi Warehouse and comprehensive redevelopment to provide three buildings rising from three to eight storeys comprising 308 residential units, 175 sqm of Class B1 floorspace, public and private amenity space, hard and soft landscaping and lower ground floor parking space for 293 vehicles, to allow the addition of 7 residential units within the approved floorspace"; namely to reduce the number of car parking spaces from 299 spaces to 282 spaces (net decrease of 17 spaces);" namely to amend the approved drawings to repurpose the long-stay cycle store within the main central landscape/courtyard to provide additional refuse storage (10 no. bins) and reduce long-stay cycle parking provision by 28 spaces.Mar 2026 · 24-03-26
- Erection of a single storey extension to the side, erection of a part single storey, part double storey extension to the rear, all following the demolition of existing detached garage at the rear.Mar 2026 · 10-03-26
- Change of use from a single family dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 5 bedroom 6 persons small HMO (Use Class C4) including the erection of a single storey ground floor rear extension, dormer roof rear extension and installation of 2 front rooflights, provision of waste bins and bike storage within the front garden.Mar 2026 · 25-03-26
West Drayton (UB7) common questions
Is West Drayton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies West Drayton (UB7) as Active. Its trajectory score is 49/100 (Average), in the top 53% of districts nationally. The score is up 5.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is West Drayton safe?
West Drayton has a safety score of 34/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in West Drayton?
The average property price in West Drayton (UB7) is £574k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.4% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in West Drayton?
The median monthly rent in West Drayton (UB7) is £1,543 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near West Drayton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Uxbridge (UB11), Weybridge (KT13), Uxbridge (UB8), Hayes (UB3), Hounslow (TW6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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