Hillingdon · London
In short: In 2026, the average home in Ruislip (Hillingdon) costs about £520k to buy or £1600/month to rent a two-bed. It scores 9/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport, with a typical commute of about 73 minutes to central London. Data via Boroughly (boroughly.net).
Ruislip is genuinely quiet: this is somewhere you move for calm streets, not for nightlife. Crime perception here is among the best we track.
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Day to day, Ruislip gives you a Lidl or Aldi, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, churches and a big park.
Based on its profile, Ruislip tends to work best for families prioritising schools and safety.
| Question | Rough answer |
|---|---|
| Buying (average) | £520k - 6% below the London average of £553k |
| Renting a 2-bed | about £1600 per month |
| Indicative household income to buy | about £105k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending) |
It depends what you need: Ruislip scores 9/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 6/10 for transport. It tends to suit families prioritising schools and safety.
Around £520k on average to buy (6% below the London average) and roughly £1600 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £105k with a 10% deposit.
Ruislip scores 6/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 73 minutes.