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Portobello

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About

Portobello is a well-known area in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, famous for its market and historic charm. The Portobello Road Market is a key attraction, offering antiques, vintage clothing, and fresh produce. The area features a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture, with colorful shopfronts and narrow streets adding to its character.

The neighborhood has a strong sense of community, with independent cafes, pubs, and boutique stores lining the streets. Nearby Notting Hill adds to the appeal, with its leafy squares and cultural events like the annual Notting Hill Carnival. Portobello’s central location provides easy access to public transport, making it a convenient spot for both residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Portobello has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 221 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 54.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Portobello is £52,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Portobello: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
221
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
54%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Portobello Population
7,895
Population density
19,931.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,463
31.2%
Other White
1,608
20.37%
African
620
7.85%
Other Asian
549
6.95%
Other
536
6.79%
Total population: 7,895

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,614
40.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
986
24.72%
Social rents from council
571
14.31%
Owns outright
349
8.75%
Owns with a mortgage
328
8.22%
Total households: 3,989

Property prices in Portobello

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Portobello area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £2,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Portobello in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Portobello over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats33£610,000
Terraced4£1,135,000

10 years median price trend in Portobello

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Portobello.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.