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W11 1EW

Basing Street

Colville

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Overview

Postcode W11 1EW 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 Ladbroke Grove, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Meanwhile Gardens.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
223
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Portobello has a very high crime rate, with approximately 223.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.3%

Approximately 62.3% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Portobello is £58,955 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 89 ft away from W11 1EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Portobello near W11 1EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Ladbroke Grove located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W11 1EW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Ladbroke Grove

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Ladbroke Grove
0.3 mi

2

Westbourne Park

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Westbourne Park
0.6 mi

2

Latimer Road

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Latimer Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W11 1EW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMeanwhile GardensMediumWalking directions to Meanwhile Gardens
0.4 miMaxilla WalkSmallWalking directions to Maxilla Walk
0.4 miAthlone GardensSmallWalking directions to Athlone Gardens

Area Profile

Population
220
Population density
24,175.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.23(+104%)
Drugs
51.04(+723%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.3(+84%)
Theft from the person
30.74(+228%)
Shoplifting
24.94(+150%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
83
37.73%
Other White
43
19.55%
African
16
7.27%
Caribbean
16
7.27%
Arab
12
5.45%
Total population: 220

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
50.26%
No qualifications
26
13.33%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
11
5.64%
Total 16+ residents: 195

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
53.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20.18%
Social rents from council
10
8.77%
Owns outright
7
6.14%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.26%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Colville

Median price£865,000
Price per sq ft£1,441
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£520K – £1.4M

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Colville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced7£3,543,000£1,945
Detached1£3,475,000£2,069
Flats42£757,500£1,306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Colville

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colville.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Colville.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W11 1EW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W11 1EW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Oct 202553D, Tavistock Road, London, W11 1ARFlatsLeasehold£282,000
08 Dec 202539, Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QJTerracedFreehold£6,500,000
01 Oct 202559A, Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QJFlatsLeasehold£600,000
01 Oct 202559, Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QJOtherFreehold£1,425,000
14 Mar 202559A, Lancaster Road, London, W11 1QJFlatsLeasehold£850,000

Schools

In the W11 1EW postcode area, located within Portobello, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W11 1EW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableChepstow House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableNotting Hill Prep SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNurseryGolborne & Maxilla Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W11 1EW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W11 1EW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miR Garcia & Sons248-250 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LLWalking directions to R Garcia & Sons
0 miWest 9 Food & Wine80 Tavistock Road, London, W11 1ANWalking directions to West 9 Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco Express224-226 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSupersave Food & WineWestbourne Park Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1EDWalking directions to Supersave Food & Wine
0.1 miHigh Life SupermarketPortobello Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 5TEWalking directions to High Life Supermarket

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Kensington and Chelsea district.

Band A£1,111
Band B£1,296
Band C£1,481
Band D£1,667
Band E£2,037
Band F£2,407
Band G£2,778
Band H£3,333

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for W11 1EW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cihan Cheron

Colville - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jack Reason

Colville - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Monica Press

Colville - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Joe Powell

Kensington and Bayswater - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictKensington and ChelseaE09000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyKensington and BayswaterE14001310
WardColvilleE05009392
ParishKensington and Chelsea, unparished areaE43000210
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PortobelloE02000580
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Kensington and Chelsea 004BE01002830
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W11 1EW

Is W11 1EW (Portobello) safe?

The area around W11 1EW 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.

What is the average house price near W11 1EW?

The median sale price around W11 1EW in Portobello is £865,000 (about £1,441 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near W11 1EW?

There are 20 schools close to W11 1EW, including Chepstow House School, Notting Hill Prep School and Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W11 1EW?

The closest station to W11 1EW is Ladbroke Grove in TfL zone 2, about 326 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W11 1EW?

W11 1EW 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).

Who represents W11 1EW (Portobello) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W11 1EW 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).