Map & location
Overview
W10 6TH falls within Notting Dale, one of the most distinctively characterful wards in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The area sits just west of the celebrated Portobello Road and Ladbroke Grove, bordered by the Westway flyover to the south and Kensal Town to the north. It is a neighbourhood of contrasts: Victorian terraces and social housing estates sit alongside independent cafés, community spaces, and the creative enterprises that have taken root along Thorpe Close and the streets around Wornington Road.
Notting Dale is steeped in cultural history and is closely associated with the annual Notting Hill Carnival, whose procession routes pass nearby. The community is served by a range of local shops along Ladbroke Grove, open green spaces at Meanwhile Gardens on the Grand Union Canal, and strong transport links into Central London. Despite sitting within one of England's wealthiest boroughs, Notting Dale retains a diverse, working-class identity and an active community spirit.
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 6TH is well connected by London Underground and bus services. The area is within comfortable walking distance of stations on the Hammersmith & City and Circle lines, as well as the Bakerloo line further south. Numerous bus routes run along Ladbroke Grove and Golborne Road, linking the postcode to Paddington, Hammersmith, Kilburn, and Central London. Cyclists benefit from quiet back streets and the towpath along the Grand Union Canal, which runs through Meanwhile Gardens just minutes away. The area is also accessible by car via the A40 Westway, with the connecting slip roads at North Kensington nearby.
What it's famous for
Notting Dale and the surrounding W10 area are internationally known as the home of the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street festival, held every August Bank Holiday along routes that wind through these streets. The neighbourhood has a rich multicultural heritage, shaped by waves of Caribbean, Moroccan, and Portuguese communities who settled here from the mid-twentieth century. Portobello Road Market, the world-famous antiques and street-food market, is a short walk away, as is the iconic Trellick Tower — Ernő Goldfinger's brutalist masterpiece on Golborne Road, now a Grade I listed building and a cherished local landmark. Meanwhile Gardens, a community green space and skate park beside the canal, was created by local volunteers and remains a much-loved neighbourhood asset.
Services & facilities
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea — housing, planning and local services
Local community support and events space on Silchester Road
Public library and community space on Ladbroke Grove
Post and parcel services on Ladbroke Grove
Local policing for the W10 area
Tourist attractions
Community skate park and canal-side green space beside the Grand Union Canal
~200 mIconic Grade I listed brutalist tower by Ernő Goldfinger on Golborne Road
~500 mWorld-famous antiques, vintage and street-food market
~700 mScenic walking and cycling route along the canal towards Little Venice
~200 mHistoric community venue linked to Notting Hill Carnival origins
~400 mLocal open space amid the Wornington Road regeneration area
~350 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W127RZ · 02034 880769
~350 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~350 mW127RZ · 02034 880769
~350 mPharmacies
W106TJ · 020 89690053
~450 mW114SX · 020 76039226
~550 mW127GD · 020 87438432
~600 mDentists
W127GA
~600 mW127PT
~700 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Catch22 Include London, is ~150 m away.
Other independent special school
~150 mVoluntary aided school
~150 mAcademy alternative provision converter
~200 mAcademy sponsor led
~350 mLocal authority nursery school
~400 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Small creative and light-industrial workspace units in the W10 area
Independent food shops, cafés, and services along Ladbroke Grove
Portuguese pastelarias, Moroccan bakeries, and independent eateries
Light industrial and logistics units near the Grand Union Canal corridor
Gyms & leisure
Free community skate park maintained by local volunteers
~200 mMulti-sport venue with climbing wall beneath the Westway
~600 mLive music, events and arts space on Powis Square
~800 mTraffic-free cycling route westward towards Paddington and beyond
~200 mTraditional and independent pubs serving the local community
Service providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across W10
Cable broadband available in parts of the W10 postcode district
EE, O2, Vodafone and Three all provide 4G/5G coverage in W10
Weekly kerbside collection and recycling services from the Royal Borough
Residential & community
Two- and three-storey terraced houses typical of streets like Walmer Road
Post-war and regenerated estates including the Wornington Green area
Period conversions common throughout Ladbroke Grove and Barlby Road
Ongoing mixed-tenure redevelopment replacing older council blocks
Area contains social rent, shared ownership and private rental properties
Transport
Train & Tube
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
White City
White City
Wood Lane
Shepherds Bush
Shepherd's Bush (Central Line)
Shepherds Bush
Bus stops
Ladbroke Grove / Cambridge Gardens
Stops on Ladbroke Grove serving central and north London routes
Golborne Road / Wornington Road
Local stops connecting to Paddington and Shepherd's Bush
Kensal Road
Westbound stops linking to Kensal Green and Harrow Road corridor
Cycle hire
Grand Union Canal Towpath
Traffic-free cycle route running east towards Paddington and west to Hayes
TfL Santander Cycles
Docking stations within the W10 and W11 boundary area
LCN Route — Ladbroke Grove
London Cycle Network route northward through North Kensington
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
RBKC On-Street EV Charging
Royal Borough lamp-post and on-street EV charge points in W10 streets
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — Ladbroke Grove
Publicly accessible AED unit registered with the community
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Ladbroke Grove
Full-service Post Office counter and parcel drop-off
Fuel stations
Petrol Station — Ladbroke Grove
Forecourt fuel and convenience store near the Westway junction
Places of worship
Anglican parish church serving the North Kensington community
~550 mMethodist congregation with community outreach programmes
~700 mMosque and cultural centre on Acklam Road, North Kensington
~400 mRoman Catholic church on Pottery Lane serving the local parish
~900 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 1075% above the national average (799.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1459 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
Prices vary widely between social housing, conversions, and refurbished Victorian stock
Strong rental market driven by proximity to central London and transport links
Ongoing phased redevelopment bringing new homes and improved public space
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Canal-side community green space and skate park, a valued local asset
Affected by A40 Westway traffic; RBKC monitors air quality across the borough
Elevated road noise in streets immediately south of the Westway flyover
Generally low surface-water and river flood risk for this part of W10
FAQs
Where exactly is the W10 6TH postcode?
W10 6TH is located in the Notting Dale ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in west London. It sits in the North Kensington neighbourhood, close to Ladbroke Grove, the Westway flyover and the Grand Union Canal.
What is the Notting Dale area like to live in?
Notting Dale is a diverse, vibrant community with a strong local identity. It mixes Victorian terraced housing with post-war estates, independent shops and cafés along Ladbroke Grove, green spaces like Meanwhile Gardens, and easy access to the cultural buzz of nearby Portobello Road and the annual Notting Hill Carnival.
Which council covers W10 6TH?
W10 6TH falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), which provides council services including housing, planning, waste collection and social care for the area.
Which parliamentary constituency is W10 6TH in?
W10 6TH is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency, created at the 2024 boundary changes, which covers much of the borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
What schools serve the W10 6TH area?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Notting Dale ward — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, including distances and Ofsted ratings.
How well connected is W10 6TH for public transport?
W10 6TH has excellent public transport links. Multiple London Underground lines are reachable on foot, and numerous bus routes run along Ladbroke Grove and Golborne Road towards Paddington, Hammersmith, Kilburn and Central London. The area has a high PTAL (Public Transport Accessibility Level) rating.
What is W10 6TH near in terms of landmarks?
The postcode is near Trellick Tower (a Grade I listed brutalist landmark on Golborne Road), Meanwhile Gardens skate park on the Grand Union Canal, Portobello Road Market, the Westway Sports Centre, and the routes of the Notting Hill Carnival.
Is W10 6TH in a regeneration area?
Parts of Notting Dale — notably the Wornington Green estate — have been subject to ongoing regeneration, bringing new mixed-tenure homes and improved public spaces. The wider area continues to see investment while retaining its strong community character.
Nearby postcodes
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Useful links
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