W11 1LA is an active urban area on Portobello Road, 0.6km from Notting Hill in Kensington and Chelsea. Administratively it sits within Colville ward and the Kensington constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, W11 1LA is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, big city services, with accommodation and food. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Kensington and Chelsea.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for W11 1LA are sourced from Output Area E00014180 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PORTOBELLO ROAD, W11 1LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTOBELLO ROAD, W11 1LA.
245
38
£ 76,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: W11 1LA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
W11 1LA has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for W11 1LA. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near W11 1LA are high at 150 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Colville Primary School
Thomas Jones Primary School
Maxilla Nursery School
Golborne Children's Centre
St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Bevington Primary School
Kensington Aldridge Academy
All Saints Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Lancaster West Community Fridge0.9 km
- Mini Super Market1.0 km
- Payless Food Ltd0.8 km
- Cut Price Liqourmart1.0 km
- Kings Seafood0.9 km
- + 114 more
Restaurant, Cafe
240 nearby- Park Kiosk1.0 km
- Frankfort Arms1.0 km
- Kentucky Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Moha Abdal Hossain0.9 km
- Soor Lebanese Restaurant0.9 km
- + 235 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Ltd1.0 km
- The Co Operative Food Stores1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- French Tacos Uk1.0 km
- Gusto Pizza1.0 km
- Wraps & Wings1.0 km
- Find Ur Hummos0.6 km
- Roll Baby Notting Hill0.3 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Bertie Blossoms0.6 km
- Laylow0.8 km
- Sporting Club De Londres0.7 km
- Ladbroke Arms Public House0.8 km
- Sun in Splendour0.8 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Hilltop Hotel0.9 km
- Hotel Blue Bells0.9 km
- The Lost Poet0.8 km
- New Linden Hotel0.9 km
- Bayswater Inn1.0 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shepherds Bush1.5 km
- Queens Park London1.9 km
- London Paddington2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.4 km
- Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.4 km
- Ladbroke Grove Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: W111LA · Data under Open Government Licence