Portobello Road is in London and in Kensington And Chelsea district. W11 3DL is located in the Pembridge 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 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W11 3DJ, W11 3BN, W11 3BW, W11 3DX, W11 3DB, W11 3DS, W11 3DY, W11 3DR, W11 3BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around W11 3DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.9% | 51.6% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 54.1% | 48.4% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.2% | 34% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 44.4% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 9.9% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.9% | 65.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 17.0% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 26.2% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around W11 3DL this area, 3.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 74.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 13.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.8% | 74.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | 40.9% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.5% | -9.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 86.9% | 77.7% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
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 | 56.8% | 58.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| European Union | 16.2% | 16.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.4% | 6.4% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 5.9% | 2.1% | -3.8% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.4% | 58.2% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 10.8% | 22.2% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 5.3% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 6.8% | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portobello Road was 246.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% lower than the Colville average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Portobello Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Colville and the 151st highest crime rate of 503 local areas in Kensington and Chelsea .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £2,300,000 | 2024-03-01 | £2,360,209 |
| 76 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2023-08-21 | £2,776,908 |
| 68 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2022-06-08 | £2,142,210 |
| 76 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2021-12-09 | £1,626,228 |
| 66 Portobello Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £2,075,000 | 2021-09-13 | £1,676,674 |
W11 3DL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
W11 3DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's & Avondale Park Nursery School Sirdar Road , W11 4EE | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Children's Centre 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 1,067 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 | 1,895 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 2out of 4 | 1,998 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 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Primary School Fox Primary School , Kensington Place , W8 7PP | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School Shrewsbury Road , Bayswater W2 5PR | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jones Primary School St Mark's Road , W11 1RQ | 4out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement and St James CofE Primary School Penzance Place , W11 4PG | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park School Airlie Gardens , Campden Hill Road W8 7AF | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Aldridge Academy 1 Silchester Road , W10 6EX | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial RC School 89 Addison Road , W14 8BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 3out of 4 | 1,373 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 | 1,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 2out of 4 | 3,043 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 | 2,267 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark King Solomon Academy Penfold Street , NW1 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School Kensington 36-38 Kensington Park Road , W11 3BU | - not rated | 307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wetherby Preparatory School 48 Bryanston Square , W1H 2EA | - not rated | 388 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wetherby School 11 Pembridge Square , W2 4ED | - not rated | 472 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Pembridge Hall School 018 , Pembridge Square W2 4EH | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hawkesdown House School 27 Edge Street , Kensington W8 7PN | - not rated | 751 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farm Girl Cafe | St Peter's Church Hall, 59A Portobello Road | 66 yd | |
| Gold Notting Hill | 95-97 Portobello Road, LONDON | 216 yd | |
| Amoret Speciality Coffee | 53 Pembridge Road, LONDON | 228 yd | |
| Bubbleology | Ground Floor, 45 Pembridge Road | 245 yd | |
| Cheeky Scone | 43 Pembridge Road, LONDON | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun in Splendour | PUBLIC HOUSE, 7 Portobello Road | 191 yd | |
| Larry King Limted | 2-4 Lambton Place, LONDON | 255 yd | |
| Earl of Lonsdale | Public House, 277-281 Westbourne Grove | 272 yd | |
| Franklin's Wines | 305 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 326 yd | |
| Prince Albert | 11 Pembridge Road, LONDON | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Re Place | 196 Westbourne Grove, LONDON | 324 yd | |
| MMBP | 75A Ledbury Road, LONDON | 406 yd | |
| Collins Catering | 141-149 Portobello Road, LONDON | 411 yd | |
| Under One Kitchen | 101 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 434 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 65-67 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 114-120 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 370 yd | |
| Waitrose | 132-136 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 374 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | 104-106 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 375 yd | |
| Amazon EU S.A.R.L | 66 Notting Hill Gate, LONDON | 437 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | WHOLE BUILDING, GROVE HOUSE, 88-94 WESTBOURNE GROVE | 640 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School 36-38 36-38 KENSINGTON PARK ROAD | 182 yd | |
| Bodyworks West At Lambton Place LAMBTON PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 239 yd |
| Notting Hill Methodist Church (Etheline Holder Hall) ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B ETHELINE HOLDER HALL 5B DENBIGH ROAD | 243 yd | |
| Heartcore Fitness (Notting Hill) UXBRIDGE STREET | 465 yd | |
| Campden Hill Lawn Tennis Club AUBREY WALK | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Pure Gym (Bayswater) MOSCOW PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Holland Park School AIRLIE GARDENS | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Soho Gyms (Bayswater) (Closed) Whiteleys Centre Whiteleys Centre Queensway | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Queens London QUEENSWAY | ice rinks | 962 yd |
| Avondale Park Walmer Road | artificial grass pitch | 963 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.