Postcode W11 1AL is located in a major urban area, within the Colville ward of Kensington and Chelsea in the London region, and forms part of the Portobello area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 223.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Portobello is £58,955 per year. The nearest station is Westbourne Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meanwhile Gardens.
Portobello has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Portobello has a very high crime rate, with approximately 223.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 54.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Portobello is £58,955 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from W11 1AL.
Portobello near W11 1AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Westbourne Park located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 2 | Westbourne Park | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Westbourne Park |
| 0.3 mi | 2 | Ladbroke Grove | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Ladbroke Grove |
| 0.7 mi | 2 | Royal Oak | Circle, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Royal Oak |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meanwhile Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Meanwhile Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Athlone Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Athlone Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Tavistock Road Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Tavistock Road Gardens |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £865,000 (about £1,441 per square foot) in Colville area, with individual transactions ranging from £280,000 up to £11,600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £3,543,000 | £1,945 |
| Detached | 1 | £3,475,000 | £2,069 |
| Flats | 42 | £757,500 | £1,306 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £835,000 | £2,525,000 |
| 2017 | £862,500 | £7,750,000 |
| 2018 | £975,000 | £2,137,500 |
| 2019 | £855,000 | £3,146,250 |
| 2020 | £950,000 | £2,500,000 |
| 2021 | £882,500 | £2,598,050 |
| 2022 | £1,005,000 | £3,187,500 |
| 2023 | £1,100,000 | £3,000,000 |
| 2024 | £975,000 | £2,987,500 |
| 2025 | £800,000 | £3,409,000 |
| 2026 | £793,500 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,301 | £1,278 |
| 2017 | £1,173 | £2,125 |
| 2018 | £1,381 | £1,369 |
| 2019 | £1,280 | £1,605 |
| 2020 | £1,300 | £1,578 |
| 2021 | £1,290 | £1,512 |
| 2022 | £1,406 | £1,795 |
| 2023 | £1,271 | £1,876 |
| 2024 | £1,370 | £1,921 |
| 2025 | £1,306 | £1,747 |
| 2026 | £1,189 | — |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W11 1AL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 | 50, Tavistock Crescent, London, W11 1AL | Flats | Leasehold | £485,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | Flat 10, 64, Tavistock Road, London, W11 1AW | Flats | Leasehold | £500,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Flat E, 40, St Lukes Road, London, W11 1DH | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Flat 43, Fallodon House, 20, Tavistock Crescent, London, W11 1AX | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 77, Acklam Road, London, W10 5YU | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 |
In the W11 1AL postcode area, located within Portobello, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W11 1AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | West 9 Food & Wine | 80 Tavistock Road, London, W11 1AN | Walking directions to West 9 Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | High Life Supermarket | Portobello Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5TE | Walking directions to High Life Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | R Garcia & Sons | 248-250 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LL | Walking directions to R Garcia & Sons |
| 0.2 mi | Supersave Food & Wine | Westbourne Park Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1ED | Walking directions to Supersave Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Shan Store | Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1AB | Walking directions to Shan Store |
Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for W11 1AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Cihan Cheron
Colville - Elected 7 May 2026
Jack Reason
Colville - Elected 7 May 2026
Monica Press
Colville - Elected 7 May 2026
Joe Powell
Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around W11 1AL records about 223 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around W11 1AL in Portobello is £865,000 (about £1,441 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to W11 1AL, including Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School (Outstanding), Instituto Espanol Canada Blanch and Chepstow House School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to W11 1AL is Westbourne Park in TfL zone 2, about 281 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.
W11 1AL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W11 1AL is Joe Powell (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Cihan Cheron (Labour Party), Jack Reason (Labour Party) and Monica Press (Labour Party).