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How is life in Portland Street? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Portland Street is a popular street in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The street is the location of the business and retailing skyscraper complex, Langham Place, numerous restaurants and its red-light district. “

The amenities you might need in Portland Street

Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of Portland Street. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.

Are there many post offices in the region of Portland Street?

Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Portland Street can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Old Kent Road Post Office240 Old Kent Road, London1.989
Kennington and Walworth Delivery OfficeRoyal Mail Kennington and Walworth Delivery Office, 111-123 Crampton Street, London3.3106
Walworth Post Office234, 236 Walworth Road, London3.7642
Southampton Way Post Office156 Southampton Way, London2.547
Royal Mail late collection post box4 Mandela Way, London51
Bartholomew Street Post Office23 Bartholomew Street, London4.210

In Portland Street, what tube and train stations are nearby?

Having to walk more than 10 to 15 min to reach public transportation is usually considered as a downside when considering a property to live in. To simplify this, we curated the list of train and tube station of Portland Street to help you find what would be the best location for you to move in. We weren’t able to locate any station in South Bank. Tell us in the comment if we are wrong. We will add them later on.

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What schools are nearby in Portland Street?

Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Portland Street vicinity and how they relate to property prices.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
St Paul’s Primary School, WalworthPenrose Street, London4.19
South Bank University AcademyTrafalgar Street, London2.750
Turps Art SchoolLondonN/AN/A
Piano Teacher – McConville Music177 East Street, LondonN/AN/A
SV Academy Southwark245b Walworth Road, LondonN/AN/A
John Ruskin Primary School, SouthwarkJohn Ruskin Street, London4.515
Make Time 2 Play142-144 Long Lane, LondonN/AN/A
Octavia House Schools, London – WalworthLarcom Street, London56
SCHOOLS COURSES AND CAREER DEVElephant & Castle Complex, Elephant & Castle, LondonN/AN/A
Piano Teachers106, Printworks, 22 Amelia Street, LondonN/AN/A
Victory Primary SchoolVictory Primary School, 46 Rodney Road, London3.88
Early Steps Day Nursery103 Lorrimore Road, London52
Ark Walworth AcademyShorncliffe Road, London341
Piano lessons South East London by WKMT79 Brisbane Street, London55
Childminding By Sharene BuckleTownsend Street, London51
St Johns Pre-schoolSt Johns Centre, 64 Larcom Street, London59
Magic Roundabout Nursery Kennington – Day Nursery and Preschool (3 months to 5 years old)35 Sutherland Square, London4.623
St Peter’s Primary School, WalworthLiverpool Grove, London4.58
Michael Faraday Primary SchoolPortland Street, London4.717
Surrey Square Primary SchoolSurrey Square, London4.915

Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Portland Street

Portland Street has 3 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Penrose Surgery33 Penrose Street, London4222
Aylesbury Medical Centre at Nexus Health GroupThurlow Street, London265
Villa Street Medical Centre47 Villa Street, London4.154

How’s the local life around Portland Street

Portland Street is vibrant with life, activities and to find out what to do in your area we recommend you to have a look at websites like Timeout. Timeout updates on a weekly basis things to do in Portland Street. To simplify you the task of finding the page here is the link to see the upcoming events in Portland Street.

Also having a clear view of what is available in Portland Street and where is a great way to project yourself within this new area. This is why we created the following map where we gathered all the information you will find in this article.

What else is close to Portland Street?

You could find your new neighbourhood in an area that is nearby and similar to Portland Street. Check out some of our other guides on places nearby so you’re sure your ideal place to buy a property isn’t next door.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Herne Hill See the guide here
Brixton See the guide here
Nunhead See the guide here
Loughborough Junction See the guide here
Denmark Hill See the guide here
Peckham See the guide here
Camberwell See the guide here
Stockwell See the guide here
Southampton Way Estate See the guide here
South Lambeth See the guide here
Vauxhall See the guide here
Vauxhall See the guide here
Vauxhall See the guide here
Vauxhall See the guide here
Walworth See the guide here
Kennington See the guide here
Bermondsey See the guide here
Victoria St See the guide here
Newington See the guide here
Southwark See the guide here
South Bank See the guide here
Wapping See the guide here
Whitehall See the guide here
Tower of London See the guide here
Bankside See the guide here
Tower Hill See the guide here
Monument See the guide here
Billingsgate See the guide here
Temple See the guide here
Portsoken See the guide here
Blackfriars See the guide here
Cannon Street See the guide here
Lombard Street See the guide here
Aldgate See the guide here
Royal Exchange See the guide here
St Paul’s See the guide here
Bank of England See the guide here
Bishopsgate See the guide here
Herne Hill See the guide here
Brixton See the guide here
Nunhead See the guide here
Loughborough Junction See the guide here
Denmark Hill See the guide here
Peckham See the guide here
Camberwell See the guide here
Stockwell See the guide here
Southampton Way Estate See the guide here
South Lambeth See the guide here
Vauxhall See the guide here
Vauxhall See the guide here
Vauxhall See the guide here
Vauxhall See the guide here
Walworth See the guide here
Kennington See the guide here
Bermondsey See the guide here
Victoria St See the guide here
Newington See the guide here

Find your local estate agent in Portland Street

If our guide on Portland Street caught your eye, chances are you’re thinking about making the move. When the time comes, finding the right estate agent makes all the difference.

Cozee covers the wider London area, so whether you’re buying or renting, we’d love to help you find your perfect home in Portland Street.

Things we love about Portland Street

Portland Street has a distinct culture and atmosphere. At Cozee we looked at features that define the area’s vibe like food, nightlife, green space, and more. Whether you love to eat or you love to take part in the night life of a city, Portland Street has something for your tastes. Explore spots below to get a feel for life here.

Where can you buy groceries in the area

Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Portland Street. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.

We weren’t able to find any supermarket in this area. If we were wrong, tell us in the comments the name and address of your local supermarket or grocery store. We’ll amend this page

Restaurants

The below table gives you a good idea of what kind of options there are for eating out. In Portland Street, you may find things like Italian, Chinese or even Indian takeouts. Take a look below if you are visiting or want to move here if eating out is a big deal for you.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Dragon Castle100 Walworth Road, London4.3968
McDonald’s198/200 Walworth Road, London4.32766
Zeret Kitchen216-218 Camberwell Road, London4.3991
Red Planet Pizza33 Bartholomew Street, London4.373
Jasmine Garden33 Bartholomew Street, London4.390
Domino’s Pizza – London – Bermondsey145 Old Kent Road, London4.3229
Chicken Cottage278 Walworth Road, London4.3173
Dallas Chicken & Ribs – Camberwell30 Camberwell Road, London4.361
Ibbs Restaurant6 Arnside Street, London4.3139
Oriental Tasty Express54 East Street, London4.350
Bayroot8 Camberwell Road, London4.3427
CheeMc Elephant&Castle310 Walworth Road, London4.3921
Super Pizza292 Old Kent Road, London4.3157
Orbit Beers Brewery & Taproom225 & 228 Fielding Street, London4.3165
Jenecheru London206 Old Kent Road, London4.3173
Cool and Cozzy Restaurant101 Southampton Way, London4.368
Hoa Phuong4 Hampton Street, London4.3188
KFC London – Walworth Road247 Walworth Road, London4.3881
Chatkhara Restaurant84 Walworth Road, London4.3356
The Best Kebab294 Walworth Road, London4.3466

Museums & Galleries

The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Portland Street, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Halahan Associates38 Kitson Road, London52
Elephant job179 Camberwell Road, LondonN/AN/A

Pubs

As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in Portland Street. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Portland Street

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Ain’t Nothin’ But…20 Kingly Street
London
W1B 5PZ
Small blues bar with seating towards the rear and a small stage where up and coming blues bands play. Gigs are on every day. The walls are decorated with blues memorabilia – such as photographers of blues musicians, record covers, and posters of blues concerts. Wednesday to Saturday admission charges may apply. Can be very busy when bands are playing, and entrance is restricted by fire regulations. The venue does not take bookings. Real ale is from the Adnams range and there may be more on offer than the two indicated here.
Blue Posts18 Kingly Street
London
W1B 5QE
Cosy corner pub with attractive windows and panelling within. Licensed as the Two Blue Posts in 1728, the present pub was built in 1892 at a cost of £4,000. The blue posts were the boundary-markers of Soho Fields, the sixteenth century royal hunting grounds. Or alternatively, the name is thought to refer to the blue bollards that once marked the “taxi-ranks” of sedan chairs, one of which is illustrated on the pub sign.
Clachan34 Kingly Street
London
W1B 5QH
First licensed in 1750, this grade II listed pub was rebuilt in 1898 and still retains many original fittings such as engraved glasswork, mirrors, servery mahogany, and ceiling Lincrusta panels. Called the Bricklayers Arms until 1887 and once owned by the family-run Liberty department store which had plans to use it as a storehouse but then sold it off.
The ground floor bar is split level with a further room upstairs doubling as a restaurant and function room. Note the unusual raised snug at the rear with skylight and rails. Clachan is a Scottish word for hamlet but it is not known what the connection was; mosaics at the entrances spell out the pub name.
Glassblower42 Glasshouse Street
London
W1B 5JY
Once a workhouse, this pub consists of a wedge-shaped room with the bar against the far wall. There is a large lantern hanging from the centre of the beamed ceiling, and high tables and chairs. The first floor dining area, with its own bar, can be hired for functions.
The large food menu includes kids menus, Sunday roasts, veggie options, sandwiches and toasties. Post-Covid the ale handpumps have reduced to two.
Leicester Arms44 Glasshouse Street
London
W1B 5DP
Single lounge bar with a first floor restaurant used as a function room in the evenings; handy for shopping in nearby Regent Street. First licensed in 1725 as the Harp, it was rebuilt in 1892 at a cost of £5,572. It later became the Harp & Crown and the Cambrian Stores until 1927, when the name was transferred from the Leicester Lounge in New Coventry Street.
Wide food menu including Sunday roasts and sharing platters.
Wigmore15 Langham Place
London
W1B 3DE
Formerly a bank, now part of – but separate from – the 5-star Langham Hotel. Very up-market and well-staffed, and with a 12 1/2% discretionary service charge.

Green spaces and parks of Portland Street

One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Portland Street offers space for strolls or picnics.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Nursery Row ParkEast Street, London4359
Addington Square36 Addington Square, London4.563
Burgess parkrun40 Addington Square, London4.5202
Burgess ParkAlbany Road, London4.47003
Walworth GardenWalworth Garden, 206 Manor Place, London4.8145
Elephant ParkElephant Road, London4.4601
David Copperfield Gardens120 New Kent Road, London52
Benhill Road Nature GardenCamberwell, London4.519
Pasley Park39 Chapter Road, London4.2333
Faraday GardensWalworth, London43
Nelson Wildlife PondLondon4.85
Boundary Lane Boulder Garden32 Boundary Lane, London3.52
Chumleigh World GardenLondon54
Pelier ParkLambeth, London4.124
Browning Settlement Garden5 Morecambe Street, LondonN/AN/A
Southwark Peace GardenWalworth Methodist Church, 54 Camberwell Road, LondonN/AN/A
Sutherland Square GardenSutherland Square, LondonN/AN/A
OK GrowLondon31
Surrey Square Park64 Surrey Square, London4.1119
Peace garden24 Catesby Street, LondonN/AN/A

The range of gyms in Portland Street

As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Portland Street could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Miami Health Club208-210 Old Kent Road, London4.329
The Gym Group London Walworth Road332, 334 Walworth Road, London4.3606
Pilates Classes Camberwell146-154 Wells Way, London4.3N/A
Team-Underground MMA181 Old Kent Road, London4.386
Lynn AC Boxing ClubWells Way, London4.321
Obi Health and Fitness LimitedPascall House, Draco Street, London4.33
Creation Outdoor GymCanal Street, London4.31
Barefootyoga4 Browning Street, London4.312
BarePaws Yoga Ltd4 Browning Street, London4.388
Burgess Park Outdoor GymDepot Street, London4.3N/A
Strength Armstrong2 Angel Lane, London4.31
TheWeekendingArch 6, Manor Place Depot, Angel Lane, London4.326
RYZE LONDON2A Manor Place, London4.3N/A
Lost in YogaArch 265 Urlwin Street, London4.360
New PlaygroundAddington Square, London4.3N/A
Meredith Anderson PilatesApt, 703 Blackwood, Victory Place, London4.33
Beyond Pilates London3a Peacock Yard, Iliffe Street, London4.33
Muscle Maniacs Sports ClubProctor House, Picton Street, London4.3N/A
ShiroKuma Health & FitnessArch 299 Crown Street, London4.326
Robin white fitMarlborough Close, London4.37

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