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W11 1NW

Blenheim Crescent

Colville

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Detailed insights for W11 1NW

Overview

Postcode W11 1NW 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 330.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× 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 6 parks nearby, the closest small park is Avondale Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
331
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
77%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Portobello has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,302 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Portobello has a very high crime rate, with approximately 330.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77%

Approximately 77.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near W11 1NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Portobello near W11 1NW 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 1NW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

2

Ladbroke Grove

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Ladbroke Grove
0.4 mi

2

Westbourne Park

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Westbourne Park
0.5 mi

2

Latimer Road

Circle, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Latimer Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W11 1NW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAvondale ParkSmallWalking directions to Avondale Park
0.4 miMaxilla WalkSmallWalking directions to Maxilla Walk
0.2 miTavistock Road GardensSmallWalking directions to Tavistock Road Gardens

Area Profile

Population
232
Population density
17,518.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
77.42(+149%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.04(+112%)
Drugs
53.55(+764%)
Theft from the person
51.22(+446%)
Other theft
48.31(+323%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
50
21.65%
Other White
42
18.18%
Arab
42
18.18%
Caribbean
22
9.52%
African
13
5.63%
Total population: 231

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
38.35%
No qualifications
46
22.33%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.28%
Total 16+ residents: 206

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
81
64.29%
Social rents from council
16
12.7%
Owns outright
12
9.52%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.94%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W11 1NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W11 1NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 2025Flat 1, 43 - 45, Blenheim Crescent, London, W11 2EFFlatsLeasehold£3,575,000
21 Mar 202551C, Blenheim Crescent, London, W11 2EFFlatsLeasehold£625,000
04 Jul 20255, Kensington Park Mews, London, W11 2EYTerracedFreehold£2,450,000
01 Jul 20256, Kensington Park Mews, London, W11 2EYTerracedFreehold£3,275,000
01 Dec 2025Flat 1-2, 12, Blenheim Crescent, London, W11 1NNTerracedFreehold£1,000,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W11 1NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNotting Hill Prep SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miNot applicableChepstow House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryColville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W11 1NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local188-192 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco Express224-226 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miIkkyu Conveni102 Ladbroke Grove, London, W11 1PYWalking directions to Ikkyu Conveni
0.2 miR Garcia & Sons248-250 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LLWalking directions to R Garcia & Sons
0.2 miSupersave Food & WineWestbourne Park Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1EDWalking directions to Supersave Food & Wine

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 1NW, 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 004CE01002831
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about W11 1NW

Is W11 1NW (Portobello) safe?

The area around W11 1NW records about 331 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 1NW?

The median sale price around W11 1NW 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 1NW?

There are 20 schools close to W11 1NW, including Notting Hill Prep School, Chepstow House School and Colville Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W11 1NW?

The closest station to W11 1NW is Ladbroke Grove in TfL zone 2, about 301 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W11 1NW?

W11 1NW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,302 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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