Portnall Road is in London and in City Of Westminster district. W9 3BA is located in the Harrow Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westminster North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portnall Road, London, W9 3BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: W9 3BD, W9 3DF, W9 3AB, W9 3AE, W9 3QG, W9 3DG, W9 3BW, W9 3DL, W9 3QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding W9 3BA is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 47.8% | 46.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 53.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 W9 3BA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 52.1% | 50.3% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 32.8% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 46.8% | 46.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 17.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 4.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 53.1% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 12.1% | 3.8% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.3% 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 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 18.8% | 14.2% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 13.2% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 37.9% | 40.3% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 11.1% | 11.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 11.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 7.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 49.3% | 51.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 8.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 8.9% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.8% | 51.7% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 32.8% | 29.3% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 4% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.7% | 5% | -28.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.7% | 37.2% | -14.5% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 28.6% | 6.5% | 22.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portnall Road was 274.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% higher than the Harrow Road average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Portnall Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Harrow Road and the 235th highest crime rate of 587 local areas in Westminster .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37A Portnall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-09-26 | £463,832 |
| Flat A 65 Portnall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2025-04-17 | £752,464 |
| 51A Portnall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2025-04-17 | £846,522 |
| Basement 19 Portnall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-27 | £408,462 |
| Flat B 65 Portnall Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-03-21 | £544,615 |
W9 3BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
W9 3BA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 30 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Paterson Nursery School 13 Riverton Close , Off Ashmore Road W9 3DS | 4out of 4 | 241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Gardner Nursery School 293 Shirland Road , W9 3JY | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , North Kensington W10 5TN | 4out of 4 | 741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maxilla Nursery School 2a Bevington Road , W10 5TN | - not rated | 756 yd | Local authority nursery school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Plus Nursery School Granville Road , NW6 5RA | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Primary School Droop Street , W10 4DQ | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Junior School Droop Street , W10 4DQ | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens Park Infant School Droop Street , W10 4DQ | - not rated | 448 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas' CofE Primary School Appleford Road , North Kensington W10 5EF | - not rated | 500 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School East Row , North Kensington W10 5AW | 3out of 4 | 560 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 | 5,301 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Kilburn School Stafford Road , NW6 5RS | - not rated | 813 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paddington Academy 50 Marylands Road , W9 2DR | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre , 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic College 75 St Charles Square , W10 6EL | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Federated Schools: CE High School Kilburn Park Road , NW6 5SN | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 5,451 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 | 1,063 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| United Colleges Group 25 Paddington Green , W2 1NB | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College Gliddon Road , Barons Court W14 9BL | - not rated | 4,265 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of North West London Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD | - not rated | 4,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris Sixth Form St Dunstan's Road , W6 8RB | 3out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,673 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryfields Tutorial Centre 6 Bravington Road , W9 3AB | - not rated | 71 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School Kennet Road , W9 3LG | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson School 175 Kensal Road , W10 5BJ | - not rated | 306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seacole Primary School Our Lady of the Holy Souls, Church Hall , Bosworth Road W10 5DJ | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westside Independent School 3-7 Third Avenue , W10 4RS | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Chicken | 546 HARROW ROAD | 81 yd | |
| Amigos Burgers And Shakes | 536-538 HARROW ROAD | 104 yd | |
| Gorillas | 425 HARROW ROAD | 117 yd | |
| Cafe Larache | 522 HARROW ROAD | 136 yd | |
| Crystal Fish Bar | 407 HARROW ROAD | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laylow | Public House, 10 Golborne Road | 348 yd | |
| Sporting Club De Londres | 27 Elkstone Road, LONDON | 505 yd | |
| Chilled Eskimo | Public House, 48 Southern Row | 609 yd | |
| Bertie Blossoms | 323 Portobello Road, LONDON | 808 yd | |
| The Eagle | 250 Ladbroke Grove, LONDON | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K & A Fisheries | 558 HARROW ROAD | 83 yd | |
| The Three Teas Bubble Tea | 401 HARROW ROAD | 154 yd | |
| Park Avenue Nyc | 2 FERNHEAD ROAD | 257 yd | |
| Napoli express / Napoli Desserts / Napoli Pasta | 69 FERNHEAD ROAD | 301 yd | |
| SICHUAN GRAND | 23 Malvern Road, London | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia food bazar | 544 HARROW ROAD | 83 yd | |
| The Co Operative Food Stores | 504-510 HARROW ROAD | 200 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 478 HARROW ROAD | 352 yd | |
| Arada Mini Market | 17 Malvern Road, London | 528 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 31 Salusbury Road, London | 889 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Stars Boxing Gym And Youth Club HARROW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 145 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Centre (Queens Park) JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE JUBILEE SPORTS CENTRE CAIRD STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| Paddington Academy Marylands Road | 738 yd | |
| Frame (Queens Park) BEETHOVEN STREET | 783 yd | |
| Instituto Espanol Vincente Canada Blanch 317A 317A PORTOBELLO ROAD | 825 yd | |
| Warwick Community Centre HARROW ROAD | 990 yd | |
| Harbour Club (Notting Hill) ALFRED ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, swimming pool | 998 yd |
| Her'S Gym & Spa (Closed) Harrow Road | health and fitness suite | 1,027 yd |
| Academy Sport HARROW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
| Paddington Recreation Ground RANDOLPH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,038 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 | 75.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.3% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.