School Catchments and House Prices in Ruislip
In the Ruislip area, 3 schools were judged Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
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In the Ruislip area, 3 schools were judged Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024).
How the Ruislip school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £650,000 and a detached home averages £650,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Ruislip area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Ruislip.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
With 3 schools rated Outstanding and nothing else currently rated Good nearby, demand funnels onto one catchment. Widen the search into neighbouring parishes before you fix a budget.
The detail behind the Ruislip numbers
The schools families ask about here are Ruislip High School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Lady Bankes Primary School, Bishop Ramsey CofE School and Bourne Primary School. 3 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Ruislip to Baker Street takes about 30 min.
By price, Ruislip ranks 144 of the 320 London locations we cover, at £650,000 against a county average of £732,469. Band D council tax here is £2,045, against an average of £2,121 across the county locations we cover.
How Ruislip scores for different buyers
Ruislip is a green, leafy Metroland suburb with a village feel and open country nearby.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Ruislip property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | Good local schools (Ruislip High, Sacred Heart and Lady Bankes are Outstanding), plus Ruislip Lido, the woods, Manor Farm and playing fields, and a solid multi-line commute, a strong family suburb. |
| Commuters | ★★★★☆ | Ruislip and Ruislip Manor on the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines (direct to the West End and City) plus Chiltern Railways from West and South Ruislip into Marylebone in ~20 minutes make this a strong commuter base, though it is Zone 6, so journeys into town take longer than inner suburbs. |
| Upsizers | ★★★★☆ | Large 1930s Metroland and interwar detached houses near the Village, the Common and the woods give real family space and gardens, at a premium for the borough, but with schools, green space and a multi-line commute. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | Purpose-built and newer flats around the stations (often around £280,000 to £420,000) offer a way into a leafy Hillingdon suburb, more accessible than inner London, though house prices are firmly at premium suburban levels. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | Purpose-built flats and smaller houses near Ruislip and Ruislip Manor stations, with shops, the Lido and the woods close by and step-free routes into town, suit downsizers wanting a settled, green suburb. |
Families
People wanting good schools, green space and a village feel with a solid commute, Ruislip High (Outstanding), Sacred Heart and Lady Bankes (Outstanding primaries), Ruislip Lido, the ancient woods and Manor Farm, with the Metropolitan, Piccadilly, Central and Chiltern lines into town.
Commuters
People wanting a strong multi-line commute, the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines into the West End and City, and Chiltern Railways from West and South Ruislip into Marylebone in ~20 minutes, from a leafy, green home, if in Zone 6.
Upsizers
People wanting a larger house and garden, handsome 1930s Metroland and interwar detached homes near the Village, the Common and the woods, with schools, green space and a multi-line commute, at a premium for the borough.
Ruislip is known locally for Manor Farm & the Great Barn, and Ruislip Lido & the Lido Railway. Manor Farm and its Grade II* listed medieval Great Barn (c.1280 to 1300), with St Martin's Church and the Village conservation area alongside, one of the oldest surviving pieces of medieval Middlesex, kept at the heart of the suburb.
Practical detail for Ruislip: the HA4 postcode district, Ruislip & Ruislip Manor (Metropolitan & Piccadilly, Zone 6), direct to the West End & City; Central line and Chiltern Railways (direct to Marylebone) from West & South Ruislip and nearest A and E is Hillingdon Hospital (Uxbridge) or Northwick Park (Harrow), a drive; verify with NHS.
Ruislip at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Ruislip High School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Lady Bankes Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Bishop Ramsey CofE School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Bourne Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Ruislip
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £65,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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