Property, Houses and Flats to Rent in North Kensington, West London

North Kensington was originally called Notting Dale to distinguish it from Notting Hill which lies at the south end of Ladbroke Grove. In the late 19th century the name was changed to North Kensington and in the 1920s many of the large Victorian villas were converted into flats. After years of decline, North Kensington has become a very desirable place to live and is often described as the new Notting Hill. North Kensington is in the London Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and postal district W10. If you are looking for houses to rent in North Kensington, terraced houses offering three bedrooms are in the region of £1,500 per month and houses offering four bedrooms are from £2,000 per month. There's a much greater choice of flats to rent in North Kensington and for one-bedroom flats, often located in substantial Victorian terraced houses, the monthly rental is around £1,200. If you are looking for flats with two bedrooms in good-sized properties and convenient locations, the rental is approximately £1,700 per month.

Amenities for property in North Kensington

Princess Louise and St. Charles hospitals are right in the heart of North Kensington. Little Wormwood Scrubs Recreation Ground is on the North Kensington side of Scrubs Lane and has plenty of trees and open green spaces. North Kensington has several fitness centres and sports clubs, and there's a riding school underneath the Westway. Golborne Road, located off Ladbroke Grove, has a host of trendy new shops and cafés, and a daily fruit and vegetable street market. For further shopping, Portobello Road and Ladbroke Grove are right on the doorstep. There is a very good choice of state schools in North Kensington, both primary and secondary, including several faith schools.

Transport in North Kensington

There are London Underground stations in Kensal Green, Ladbroke Grove, Latimer Road, Westbourne Park, and Queen's Park, providing access to the Hammersmith & City and the Bakerloo lines. Road access is good, with the Westway leading into London and out to the M40 and M25. Local bus routes include 7, 70, 220, 295, 316 and N7.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to rent in North Kensington, or for buy-to-let investment opportunities, you may also like to consider neighbouring areas such as Harlesden, Notting Hill, Bayswater, Paddington, and Shepherd's Bush.