Map & location
Overview
W10 6SZ falls within the Notting Dale ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, a distinctive part of West London that blends Victorian terraced streets with post-war social housing estates and a vibrant creative community. The area sits broadly between the Westway elevated motorway to the south and the residential streets running north towards Kensal Town, with Ladbroke Grove forming a key local artery.
Notting Dale has undergone significant change over the decades, retaining a strong working-class and diverse multicultural character alongside growing investment in local arts, community spaces and independent enterprise. It is close to the internationally renowned Portobello Road Market and within easy reach of the green open spaces of Holland Park, making it a postcode that balances urban energy with community roots.
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 6SZ is well served by London buses running along Ladbroke Grove, Oxford Gardens and the Harrow Road, connecting residents to central London, Paddington and surrounding neighbourhoods. The Westway (A40) provides rapid road access westward, while the area is within reasonable cycling distance of the Paddington basin, the Grand Union Canal towpath and the wider Central London cycle network. Several Santander Cycles docking stations are available nearby.
What it's famous for
Notting Dale is perhaps best known as the heartland of the Notting Hill Carnival, the largest street festival in Europe, which routes through these streets every August Bank Holiday weekend and draws millions of visitors celebrating Caribbean culture. The neighbourhood also has a notable place in British social history, having been the site of the 1958 Notting Hill race riots and later the catalyst for community-led regeneration efforts. The Trellick Tower, Ernő Goldfinger's Grade I listed Brutalist landmark on Golborne Road, is one of the most photographed residential buildings in London and dominates the local skyline. The area around Portobello Road and Golborne Road is celebrated for its antique dealers, vintage fashion, street food and eclectic independent shops.
Services & facilities
Council tax, housing, planning and local services hub
Public lending library with community and digital services
Local meeting and events space for residents
Postage, banking and bill payment services nearby
Kerbside recycling and household waste collections
Tourist attractions
World-famous antiques, food and vintage market
~600 mGrade I Brutalist residential tower by Ernő Goldfinger
~400 mCommunity park with skate bowl beside the Grand Union Canal
~350 mFormal gardens, woodland and peacocks in leafy Kensington
~1.5 kmSite of remembrance for the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire
~500 mEclectic street market famed for antiques and Portuguese cafés
~500 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W114EP · 020 77272604
~350 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~400 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~400 mPharmacies
W106TJ · 020 89690053
~350 mW114SX · 020 76039226
~550 mW127GD · 020 87438432
~700 mDentists
W127GA
~700 mW114RJ
~800 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, is ~100 m away.
Voluntary aided school
~100 mOther independent special school
~150 mAcademy alternative provision converter
~200 mAcademy sponsor led
~250 mLocal authority nursery school
~350 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Antique dealers, vintage shops and specialist traders
Diverse dining including Portuguese, Moroccan and Caribbean
Affordable studio and workspace units for artists
Social enterprise supporting pop-up businesses and markets
Community-led regeneration and commercial lettings under the Westway
Gyms & leisure
Popular community skate and BMX facility by the canal
~350 mNeighbourhood park with tennis courts and playground
~700 mSwimming pool, gym and fitness classes for all ages
~1.8 kmVictorian arts centre hosting live music, theatre and community events
~800 mScenic walking and cycling route from Ladbroke Grove westward
~300 mService providers
FTTC and FTTP broadband available in the area
Cable broadband with high speeds across North Kensington
Electricity and gas distribution for W10
Water and wastewater services for the Royal Borough
Weekly refuse and recycling collections managed by the council
Residential & community
Two- and three-storey terraces on Oxford Gardens and nearby streets
Council estates including Lancaster West Estate near Latimer Road
Trellick Tower and similar high-rise social housing blocks
Blend of social rent, shared ownership and private leasehold flats
Ongoing estate renewal programmes led by RBKC and Notting Hill Genesis
Transport
Train & Tube
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
White City
White City
Wood Lane
Shepherds Bush
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
Bus stops
Ladbroke Grove stops
Frequent services north to Kensal Rise and south to Notting Hill Gate
Oxford Gardens / Barlby Road
Local bus links to Hammersmith, Paddington and Westbourne Grove
Harrow Road corridor
Connections east to Paddington and west to Harlesden
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Ladbroke Grove
TfL hire bikes docked on Ladbroke Grove near the Westway
Grand Union Canal Towpath
Off-road cycling route linking Kensal Green to Paddington Basin
London Cycle Network Route 38
Signed on-road cycling route through North Kensington
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
RBKC On-Street EV Charging
Council-installed charge points on residential streets
Pod Point — Ladbroke Grove
Public rapid charger accessible off Ladbroke Grove
Defibrillators
Notting Dale Community Centre AED
Publicly registered defibrillator at the community centre
Postboxes & Post Office
North Kensington Post Office
Full post office services on Portobello Road area
Fuel stations
BP Petrol Station — Ladbroke Grove
24-hour fuel and convenience store on the main road
Places of worship
Anglican parish church serving Notting Dale
~400 mRoman Catholic church on Pottery Lane
~900 mMosque and community centre on the Westway
~400 mVictorian chapel now used for worship and arts events
~800 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 1075% above the national average (799.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1458 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 2 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 1,593.
Housing & utilities
Victorian terraces, mid-century social housing and modern infill developments
Significantly above London average proportion of social rented homes (estimated)
Dense urban streetscape typical of inner West London
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Moderate pollution levels; Westway and Ladbroke Grove are key sources
Elevated noise near the A40 Westway elevated section
Meanwhile Gardens and Grand Union Canal provide green relief nearby
Ongoing community-led environmental improvements following 2017 fire
FAQs
Where exactly is the W10 6SZ postcode?
W10 6SZ is located in the Notting Dale ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in West London. It lies between Ladbroke Grove to the east and the North Kensington residential streets to the north, close to the Westway (A40).
Which council covers W10 6SZ?
W10 6SZ falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), one of the 32 London boroughs. The local council is responsible for planning, housing, refuse collection and other local services.
Which parliamentary constituency is W10 6SZ in?
W10 6SZ is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency, which returns one MP to the House of Commons.
What is the Notting Dale area like to live in?
Notting Dale is a diverse, multicultural part of West London with a strong community identity. It features a mix of Victorian terraced streets and post-war social housing, vibrant street markets, canal-side green space and easy access to the Notting Hill Carnival route. It has undergone regeneration in recent years but retains a distinctive local character.
What schools serve the W10 6SZ area?
Several primary and secondary schools serve this part of Kensington and Chelsea — see the Schools section above for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings, updated from authoritative data.
What are the best things to do near W10 6SZ?
The area is close to Portobello Road Market, Golborne Road's eclectic shops and cafés, the Trellick Tower, Meanwhile Gardens skate bowl, the Grand Union Canal towpath and the Tabernacle arts venue. Notting Hill Carnival passes through the area each August Bank Holiday.
How do I get to W10 6SZ by public transport?
The postcode is well served by London buses along Ladbroke Grove and the Harrow Road corridor, with routes connecting to central London, Paddington and Hammersmith. Cycling via the Grand Union Canal towpath or the London Cycle Network is also a popular option.
What is the Grenfell Tower connection to this postcode?
The Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 occurred very close to W10 6SZ, on the Lancaster West Estate on Ladbroke Grove. The site is now a community memorial, and the tragedy has shaped significant local regeneration, housing safety reform and community support work across Notting Dale.
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