neighbouring areas
Colourful markets, ample green spaces and the UK's biggest street carnival - Notting Hill is a London village with soul.
Living in Notting Hill
Notting Hill's enduring popularity with the cosmopolitan set can be attributed to a distinctive mix of stunning period homes, a thriving creative community and vibrant, youthful energy.
Properties in this highly desirable area command equally high prices, attracting media types, families and wealthy professionals who can choose from Victorian terraced houses, apartments and mews properties, which offer easy access to green spaces and the boutique shops in the area. Stucco-fronted houses back on to popular garden squares such as Kensington Park Gardens, St John's Gardens and Ladbroke Square.
More recently the area has also proved popular with city workers moving back in to London from the country, who are drawn to the area with convenient and direct tube access to the city.
Prime streets in Notting Hill are Palace Garden Terrace and Brunswick Gardens, whilst Portobello remains enduringly popular due to its sense of community and strong village feel. The famous Portobello Road Market draws locals and tourists alike for its eclectic mix of antiques, fashion and food.
Nearby Kensal Rise has also improved considerably since 2006. The recently opened clothing boutiques, coffee shops and gastro pubs are increasingly attracting buyers. New Notting Hill developments include the Artisan building, Wellington and Bowden Court.
Transport
Notting Hill Gate tube station is on the Central, District and Circle Lines. Other nearby tube stations include Ladbroke Grove, Latimer Road, Queensway, Bayswater, High Street Kensington, Lancaster Gate and Paddington.
The Heathrow Express runs from Notting Hill's nearest mainline station, which is Paddington.
Additionally the area has an excellent supply of bus routes which including numerous night buses. For a full list of bus routes visit: www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/gettingaround/maps/buses/
History and culture
The very mention of Notting Hill conjures images of the world-famous Notting Hill Carnival, a massive celebration of Caribbean food, music, culture and people. This colourful festival spills into the streets of Notting Hill every August, attracting millions of visitors from around the world.
The area came to further international attention in 1999 with the release of the romantic comedy film 'Notting Hill', starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. Since the early days of its development in the 1820s, Notting Hill's association with artists and creative culture has cultivated a unique area with a chic, energetic atmosphere.
Further information can be found at: www.rbkc.gov.uk and www.nottinghillcarnival.biz
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