Portobello Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 1LU is located in the Colville 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, W11 1LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 1LA, W11 1NR, W11 1EF, W11 1NN, W11 1LE, W11 2EE, W11 1JA, W11 1EJ, W11 1EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding W11 1LU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 47.7% | 47.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 52.3% | 52.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 W11 1LU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.3% 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 | 64.7% | 58.3% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 20.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.6% | 24.1% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 10.9% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 62.8% | 60.1% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 11.7% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 24.1% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 7% | 12.9% | 5.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 10.6% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.2% | 52.8% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 8.1% | 3.4% | -4.7% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 6.6% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| White | 67.7% | 61% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -20.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 3% | 3.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 58.5% 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 | 60.4% | 58.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 14.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 3.8% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.4% | 10% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 58.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 25.3% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 5.2% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 5.2% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portobello Road was 703.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.2% higher than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Portobello Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Colville and the 24th highest crime rate of 480 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 156.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 199 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-11-02 | £374,622 |
| 2 Folly Mews, 223A Portobello Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-03-31 | £676,230 |
| First Floor Flat 199 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2005-04-08 | £466,581 |
| First Floor Flat 199 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2001-11-16 | £445,238 |
| 217 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,999 | 2000-10-23 | £1,752,046 |
W11 1LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 50 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 485 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 3out of 4 | 928 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 | 1,450 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colville Primary School Lonsdale Road , Portobello Road W11 2DF | 4out of 4 | 262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bevington Primary School Bevington Road , W10 5TW | 2out of 4 | 644 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School 91 Westbourne Park Road , W2 5QH | - not rated | 802 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentwater Middle School Shakespeare Road , Acton W3 6SA | - not rated | 4,827 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 4,875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , W8 7AF | 1out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The London Oratory School Seagrave Road , SW6 1RX | - not rated | 4,270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 3,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 3,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington and Chelsea College Hortensia Road , SW10 0QS | - not rated | 4,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RX | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepstow House School 108a Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QS | - not rated | 250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Notting Hill Prep School 95 Lancaster Road , Notting Hill W11 1QQ | - not rated | 256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Epic Learning Golborne Centre , 2a Wornington Road W10 5QJ | - not rated | 546 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch 317 Portobello Road , W10 5SZ | - not rated | 550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walmer Road School 221 Walmer Road , W11 4EY | - not rated | 679 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chick'n Wing | 225A Portobello Road, LONDON | 2 yd | |
| Brown Rice | 207-209 Portobello Road, LONDON | 2 yd | |
| Fabrique | 212 Portobello Road, LONDON | 31 yd | |
| The Distillery | 186 Portobello Road, LONDON | 31 yd | |
| Poke House | 214 Portobello Road, LONDON | 31 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle | Public House, 225 Portobello Road | 2 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington PH | 179 Portobello Road, LONDON | 99 yd | |
| Love | 265 Portobello Road, LONDON | 205 yd | |
| The Elgin | 96 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 265 yd | |
| The Pelican | Public House, 45 All Saints Road | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doughnut Time | 15 Blenheim Crescent, LONDON | 77 yd | |
| Greggs | 238 Portobello Road, LONDON | 114 yd | |
| Gelateria 3 Bis | 178 Portobello Road, LONDON | 116 yd | |
| Whittard of Chelsea | 182 Portobello Road, LONDON | 116 yd | |
| Otherside | Ground Floor, 261 Portobello Road | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 188-192 Portobello Road, LONDON | 31 yd | |
| Tesco | 224-226 Portobello Road, LONDON | 114 yd | |
| Tesco | 177-179 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 495 yd | |
| Co-op | Ground Floor Packenham House, 25 Lockton Street | 843 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westway Sports & Fitness Club 3-5 3-5 THORPE CLOSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 327 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Notting Hill) LANCASTER ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 465 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 471 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 556 yd | |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Lancaster Road Hall) ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL ST ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH NOTTING HILL LANCASTER ROAD | 665 yd | |
| Kensington Leisure Centre Bomore Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 707 yd |
| Kensington Leisure Centre (Closed) Walmer Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 708 yd |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy SILCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 774 yd |
| Sion-Manning Rc School For Girls ST. CHARLES SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 832 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.