Map & location
Overview
W10 6EX falls within the Notting Dale ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in a part of west London that has undergone significant regeneration over recent decades. The immediate streets are largely residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraced houses, post-war council estates and newer infill developments. The area sits close to the Westway elevated motorway and benefits from its proximity to the green open spaces of Meanwhile Gardens and Wormwood Scrubs to the north-west.
The neighbourhood is culturally diverse and lies within a short walk of Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road, two of London's most distinctive streets. Notting Dale formed the original heartland of the Notting Hill Carnival, the largest street festival in Europe, which takes place each August Bank Holiday weekend across the surrounding streets. Local amenities include independent shops, community centres and cafés clustered along Ladbroke Grove and the nearby Portobello Road Market.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £775,000, around 11% above the wider W10 district average of £700,000 (HM Land Registry, 272 recent sales).
Getting here
W10 6EX is well served by London Underground and Overground services at stations within walking distance. Several bus routes run along Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park Road, providing frequent connections to central London, Shepherd's Bush, Paddington and beyond. The Westway (A40) is immediately accessible for drivers heading east towards the City or west towards Heathrow. Cycling is popular in this area; the Kensal to Kilburn Quietway and Kensington and Chelsea's network of signed cycle routes pass nearby, and several Santander Cycles docking stations are located within a short ride.
What it's famous for
Notting Dale is most famous as the birthplace of the Notting Hill Carnival, which began in the 1960s as a community celebration and now attracts over a million visitors each year to the streets around Ladbroke Grove and Portobello Road. The area has a rich multicultural heritage rooted in the Caribbean community that settled here from the 1950s. Meanwhile Gardens, a community park alongside the Grand Union Canal at the foot of the Westway, is a beloved local landmark renowned for its skate park, wildlife garden and community events. The dramatic concrete arches of the Westway have become an architectural symbol of North Kensington, and the space beneath has been repurposed as a community arts and sports hub.
Services & facilities
Community organisation managing sports and arts space beneath the Westway
Volunteers managing the canal-side community park and events
Housing, planning, waste and social care for residents
Public library on Ladbroke Grove serving the local community
Community advice and social support services locally
Tourist attractions
Canalside community park with skate park and wildlife garden
~200 mWorld-famous antiques and street food market
~700 mCommunity sports centre beneath the Westway elevated road
~350 mLarge open common with playing fields and nature reserve
~1.2 kmAnnual carnival streets passing through the immediate neighbourhood
~0 mScenic walking and cycling route along the canal
~250 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W114EP · 020 77272604
~250 mW111QT · 020 79859900
~350 mW112EH · 020 77275800
~550 mPharmacies
W106TJ · 020 89690053
~200 mW106HJ · 020 89691483
~500 mW105NE · 020 77275323
~500 mDentists
W105NE
~500 mW105NE
~500 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Kensington Aldridge Academy, is ~50 m away.
Academy sponsor led
~50 mVoluntary aided school
~250 mCommunity school
~300 mAcademy alternative provision converter
~350 mOther independent special school
~350 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Antiques dealers, vintage clothing and food stalls
Diverse independent eateries along the main high street
Artist studios and creative businesses in the Westway arches
Social enterprise supporting local pop-up businesses and start-ups
Gyms & leisure
Skate park, play area and community events space
~200 mTennis, climbing wall, football and fitness facilities
~350 mPopular cycling and walking route towards Little Venice
~250 mExtensive open grassland for walking, sports and birdwatching
~1.2 kmIndependent art-house cinema on Portobello Road
~900 mService providers
FTTC and FTTP broadband infrastructure available in the area
Cable broadband and TV services available locally
EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three all provide coverage in W10
Electricity distribution network operator for the area
Residential & community
Period terraces typical of the north Kensington streetscape
Social housing stock managed by RBKC and housing associations
Contemporary flats developed on previously cleared land
Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and social rented homes
Transport
Train & Tube
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
White City
White City
Wood Lane
Shepherds Bush
Bus stops
Ladbroke Grove stops
Frequent northbound and southbound services on Ladbroke Grove
Westbourne Park Road
Connections towards Notting Hill Gate and Paddington
Kensal Road / Golborne Road area
Local services linking North Kensington and Chelsea
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Meanwhile Gardens
Docking station adjacent to the canal towpath
Santander Cycles — Ladbroke Grove
Docking station on the main road near Westway
Kensal to Kilburn Quietway
Signed low-traffic cycling route passing through the neighbourhood
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
Ladbroke Grove on-street EV charging
RBKC on-street electric vehicle charging points on Ladbroke Grove
Westway Sports Centre car park
EV charging points available in the sports centre car park
Defibrillators
Westway Sports & Fitness Centre
Publicly accessible defibrillator at the sports centre entrance
Postboxes & Post Office
Ladbroke Grove Post Office
Post Office counter services on Ladbroke Grove
Fuel stations
Ladbroke Grove petrol station
Forecourt fuel station on Ladbroke Grove
Places of worship
Active congregation with community programmes in Ladbroke Grove
~600 mCatholic parish church serving North Kensington
~500 mChurch of England parish within the Notting Dale neighbourhood
~250 mMosque and cultural centre serving the local Muslim community
~600 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 35% above the national average (91.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1605 street-level crimes were reported within about a mile of this postcode in April 2026.
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate (anonymised to map points) and cover England, Wales & Northern Ireland.
Area data & demographics
This neighbourhood falls in deprivation decile 1 of 10 (1 = most deprived), among the more deprived areas (Indices of Deprivation).
At the 2021 Census, this neighbourhood (LSOA) had a usual resident population of about 1,144.
Housing & utilities
Prices vary significantly between social housing and private market stock
Notting Dale ward has an above-average share of social rented homes (estimated)
Adjacent to more expensive Notting Hill; significant price gradient across the ward
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Elevated NO₂ levels near the Westway and Ladbroke Grove corridor
Meanwhile Gardens and canal towpath provide valuable green relief
Traffic noise from the A40 Westway elevated road affects nearby streets
Most of the ward falls within Flood Zone 1 (low risk)
FAQs
Where exactly is the W10 6EX postcode?
W10 6EX is located in the Notting Dale ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in the North Kensington area of west London, close to Ladbroke Grove and the Westway.
What is Notting Dale like to live in?
Notting Dale is a culturally diverse, community-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of Victorian terraces and social housing estates. It has strong community identity, good local amenities and proximity to the famous Portobello Road, but experiences some urban pressures including traffic noise from the Westway.
Which council covers W10 6EX?
W10 6EX falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), one of the 32 London boroughs. Council services including housing, planning and waste collection are administered by RBKC.
Which parliamentary constituency is W10 6EX in?
W10 6EX is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency.
What schools are near W10 6EX?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Notting Dale area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What transport links are available near W10 6EX?
The area is well connected by London Underground and Overground services within walking distance, plus multiple bus routes along Ladbroke Grove. Drivers can access the A40 Westway, and cyclists benefit from the Grand Union Canal towpath and local quietway routes.
Is W10 6EX in a flood risk area?
Most of Notting Dale, including the W10 6EX area, falls within Flood Zone 1, which means it has a low probability of flooding. The Environment Agency's flood map should be consulted for specific properties.
What is the Notting Hill Carnival connection to W10 6EX?
Notting Dale is historically the heartland of the Notting Hill Carnival, which began in the 1960s. The carnival route and main events take place in the streets around W10 and W11 every August Bank Holiday weekend, making this one of London's most culturally significant neighbourhoods.
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