Portobello Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W10 5TA is located in the Golborne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Kensington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portobello Road, London, W10 5TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W10 5TL, W10 5SY, W10 5TW, W10 5NL, W10 5RU, W10 5LY, W10 5SB, W10 5LX, W10 5PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W10 5TA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 48.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 51.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around W10 5TA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.3% | 55.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.3% | 27.2% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -17.0% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.1% | 44.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 30.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 25.1% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 12.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 34.4% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 0.6% |
| Other | 9.9% | 4.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 15.9% | 16.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 14.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 6% | -5.1% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 35.2% | 26.6% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -54.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 7.2% | 15.7% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 15.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 54.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 54.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 15.9% | 16.7% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 18.5% | 10.8% | 5.6% | 12.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.2% | 54.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 40.1% | 38.6% | 9.8% | 30.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.6% | 0.9% | -31.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19% | 37.2% | -18.2% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 35.5% | 6.5% | 29.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portobello Road was 468.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.5% higher than the Dalgarno average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Portobello Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Dalgarno and the 59th highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 188.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 306E Portobello Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-11-27 | £294,499 |
| 310 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-06-07 | £87,440 |
| 310 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,750,000 | 2022-03-11 | £3,201,651 |
| 310 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,500,000 | 2018-07-03 | £3,154,880 |
W10 5TA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 4out of 4 | 191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Appleford Road , North Kensington W10 5EF | 4out of 4 | 335 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Catholic Primary School 83 St Charles Square , W10 6EB | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School East Row , North Kensington W10 5AW | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barlby Primary School Barlby Road , Ladbroke Grove W10 6BH | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Oxford Road , NW6 5SN | 4out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College 74 St Charles Square , North Kensington W10 6EY | - not rated | 339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,592 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Burlington Danes Academy Wood Lane , W12 0HR | 2out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lloyd Williamson School Foundation 12 Telford Road , Ladbroke Grove W10 5SH | - not rated | 123 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 432 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Queensmill School Barlby Road , W10 6BH | - not rated | 462 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Horse Coffee | 112 Golborne Road, LONDON | 63 yd | |
| The Sushi Box Stop | 317A Portobello Road, LONDON | 64 yd | |
| Klear Labs | 93 Golborne Road, LONDON | 76 yd | |
| L'Etoile | 79 Golborne Road, LONDON | 78 yd | |
| Straker's | 91 Golborne Road, LONDON | 78 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie Blossoms | 323 Portobello Road, LONDON | 33 yd | |
| The Eagle | 250 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 364 yd | |
| Love | 265 Portobello Road, LONDON | 409 yd | |
| Laylow | Public House, 10 Golborne Road | 438 yd | |
| The Pelican | Public House, 45 All Saints Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Nadas Empanadas | 61 Golborne Road, LONDON | 206 yd | |
| Roll Baby Notting Hill | 291 Portobello Road, LONDON | 247 yd | |
| Vegan Nook | 244 Acklam Road, LONDON | 374 yd | |
| Happy Donuts | 254 Portobello Road, LONDON | 409 yd | |
| Otherside | Ground Floor, 261 Portobello Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 314 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 504 yd | |
| Co-op | Ground Floor Packenham House, 25 Lockton Street | 505 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 608 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food Stores | 504-510 HARROW ROAD | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 59 yd | |
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 348 yd |
| Sion-Manning Rc School For Girls ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 515 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| All Stars Boxing Gym And Youth Club HARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 797 yd | |
| Kensington Memorial Park St. Marks Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy SILCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 898 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 943 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.