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W11 2BD

Colville Square

Colville

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Overview

Postcode W11 2BD 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 140.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Tavistock Road Gardens.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
70.7%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Portobello has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,231 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Portobello has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.7%

Approximately 70.7% 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 2BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Portobello near W11 2BD 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for W11 2BD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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

1,2

Notting Hill Gate

Central, Circle, District

Walking directions to Notting Hill Gate

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for W11 2BD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTavistock Road GardensSmallWalking directions to Tavistock Road Gardens
0.1 miPowis SquareSmallWalking directions to Powis Square
0.3 miPortobello GreenSmallWalking directions to Portobello Green

Area Profile

Population
168
Population density
21,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.96(+48%)
Other theft
21.45(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.83(-22%)
Drugs
17.16(+177%)
Theft from the person
14.71(+57%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
34
20%
British
33
19.41%
Other
18
10.59%
Caribbean
13
7.65%
African
11
6.47%
Total population: 170

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
40.14%
No qualifications
30
21.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
11.97%
Level 3 (A level)
16
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
9.15%
Total 16+ residents: 142

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
32
42.67%
Social rents from council
21
28%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
21.33%
Owns outright
4
5.33%
Owns with a mortgage
2
2.67%
Total households: 75

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 2BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near W11 2BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 2025Flat 57, Pinehurst Court, 1 - 3, Colville Gardens, London, W11 2BJFlatsLeasehold£280,000
01 Jul 2025Flat 57, Pinehurst Court, 1 - 3, Colville Gardens, London, W11 2BJFlatsLeasehold£280,000
01 Jul 2025Flat 57, Pinehurst Court, 1 - 3, Colville Gardens, London, W11 2BJFlatsLeasehold£280,000
05 Mar 2025Flat 84, Pinehurst Court, 1 - 3, Colville Gardens, London, W11 2BJFlatsLeasehold£625,000
14 Nov 2025Flat 36, Pinehurst Court, 1 - 3, Colville Gardens, London, W11 2BHFlatsLeasehold£370,000

Schools

In the W11 2BD postcode area, located within Portobello, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for W11 2BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryColville Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNot applicableChepstow House SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableNotting Hill Prep SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of W11 2BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for W11 2BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's Local188-192 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LAWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miSupersave Food & WineWestbourne Park Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1EDWalking directions to Supersave Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco Express224-226 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miNahalTalbot Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1JRWalking directions to Nahal
0.2 miUsmanWestbourne Park Road, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 1EAWalking directions to Usman

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 2BD, 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 004DE01002832
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about W11 2BD

Is W11 2BD (Portobello) safe?

The area around W11 2BD records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2BD?

The median sale price around W11 2BD 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 2BD?

There are 20 schools close to W11 2BD, including Colville Primary School (Outstanding), Chepstow House School and Notting Hill Prep School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to W11 2BD?

The closest station to W11 2BD is Ladbroke Grove in TfL zone 2, about 497 m away, serving the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around W11 2BD?

W11 2BD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,231 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents W11 2BD (Portobello) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Kensington and Bayswater covering W11 2BD 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).