Choose Country

Ruislip, United Kingdom

England · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Ruislip is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 31,000. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
31,000 Population
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
33.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,658 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,658 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,658
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.2%
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.8%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.5%
108% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.5%
96% lower than US avg

People

Population31,000
Median Age40.6 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 16%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,658
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty0.5%

Health

Obesity26.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking9.8%
Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI9 (Good)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.2%
High School+99.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband96.3%
Population31,000
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates51.5734°, -0.4234°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.6 inches (853 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.7 inches (7 cm)
Median Household Income$53,658
Median Age40.6 years

Is Ruislip a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Ruislip receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Ruislip offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Ruislip is $53,658, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 99.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Ruislip experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Ruislip has a population of 31,000. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.8% female and 49.2% male. The city is predominantly Asian (48.2%), with 16.4% White, 3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 73.3% of residents. 2.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 21.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

31,000
Total Population
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Ruislip vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only73.3%
7% below US avg
Other Languages26.7%

Social Characteristics

Ruislip vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Ruislip is $53,658, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 7.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 85.9, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. 31.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Ruislip vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,658
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$49,944

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.5%
108% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.5%
96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living85.90 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone38.8%
Public Transit18.5%
Work from Home31.6%

Walkability

In Ruislip, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Ruislip vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.8%
16% below US avg
Diabetes5.8%
High Blood Pressure26.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.9%
Physical Inactivity79.9%
Depression13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.0%

Food & Exercise

Ruislip experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 — among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.6 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall2.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median9.0
RatingGood
Good Days %93.2%

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates51.5734°N, 0.4234°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temp Precipitation
Jan 41°F (5°C)
2.4"
Feb 41°F (5°C)
1.6"
Mar 44°F (7°C)
1.9"
Apr 48°F (9°C)
1.8"
May 54°F (12°C)
2.0"
Jun 60°F (15°C)
2.1"
Jul 63°F (17°C)
1.6"
Aug 63°F (17°C)
2.0"
Sep 58°F (15°C)
2.2"
Oct 52°F (11°C)
2.5"
Nov 45°F (7°C)
2.3"
Dec 42°F (6°C)
2.4"

The warmest month is August at 63°F, while the coldest is February at 41°F — a seasonal swing of 23°F. October sees the most rain (2.5"), while February is the driest (1.6").

36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.2%
7% above US avg
High School+99.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.3%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone38.8%
Public Transit18.5%
Work from Home31.6%

Nearby Cities

Ruislip Manor, ENG 11,000 pop · 0.6 mi Ickenham, ENG 13,600 pop · 1.1 mi South Ruislip, ENG 16,800 pop · 1.4 mi Northwood Hills, ENG 11,800 pop · 1.9 mi Pinner, ENG 19,158 pop · 2.3 mi Northwood, ENG 11,300 pop · 2.6 mi South Harefield, ENG 1,900 pop · 2.7 mi Northolt, ENG 26,000 pop · 2.9 mi Uxbridge, ENG 70,000 pop · 3.0 mi Hillingdon, ENG 12,403 pop · 3.1 mi New Denham, ENG 1,900 pop · 3.1 mi Hatch End, ENG 9,800 pop · 3.2 mi Denham, ENG 1,432 pop · 3.3 mi Harefield, ENG 6,573 pop · 3.4 mi
Compare Ruislip with another city: