London Borough of Hillingdon

Hillingdon extends over 44.67 square miles of land, combining residential areas with green spaces and contains London Heathrow Airport within its boundaries.

The London Borough of Hillingdon formed in 1965 through the merger of Hayes and Harlington, Ruislip-Northwood, Uxbridge, and Yiewsley and West Drayton districts.

The borough maintains over 200 green spaces totaling 1,800 acres, including Colne Valley Regional Park, providing recreational areas for its 310,681 residents.

Residents access central London through multiple tube stations on the Metropolitan, Piccadilly, and Central lines, with additional National Rail connections.

British Airways established its global headquarters at Waterside in Harmondsworth, contributing to Hillingdon's position as the 14th strongest local economy in Britain.

Location: Greater London

Inception: April 1, 1965

Website: https://hillingdon.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.54361,-0.47611

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13