Map & location
Overview
W11 1LJ falls within the Colville ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, nestled in the heart of Notting Hill. This is one of London's most celebrated neighbourhoods, renowned for its pastel-painted Georgian and Victorian terraces, the world-famous Portobello Road Market, and the annual Notting Hill Carnival — Europe's largest street festival. The streets around this postcode, including the lower reaches of Portobello Road and the surrounding residential streets, blend independent boutiques, art galleries, cafés and elegant period housing.
The area sits within the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency and benefits from excellent westward connections via the nearby tube stations on the Central and Circle/District lines. Colville ward itself reflects the broader diversity of Notting Hill, with long-established Caribbean and Portuguese communities living alongside newer arrivals attracted by the neighbourhood's cultural cachet and proximity to central London. Green spaces including Holland Park and Kensington Gardens are within easy reach.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £736,250, around 39% below the wider W11 district average of £1,209,063 (HM Land Registry, 252 recent sales).
Getting here
W11 1LJ is well served by London Underground stations a short walk away on Pembridge Road and Ladbroke Grove, with the Central line and Circle/Hammersmith & City lines providing fast access to central London and beyond. Several frequent bus routes run along Notting Hill Gate, Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Grove, connecting the area to Paddington, Shepherd's Bush, Bayswater and the West End. Cyclists benefit from quiet residential streets and signed cycle routes linking Notting Hill to Hyde Park and the wider TfL cycle network. The area is also comfortably walkable from Bayswater and Westbourne Grove, and Portobello Road itself is a key pedestrian artery through the neighbourhood.
What it's famous for
Notting Hill and the W11 1LJ area are internationally famous for Portobello Road Market, one of the world's great antiques and street food markets, running every Saturday. The neighbourhood gained further global recognition through the 1999 film Notting Hill, starring Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. The area is also synonymous with the Notting Hill Carnival, held each August Bank Holiday weekend and drawing over a million visitors to celebrate Caribbean culture through music, dance and food. The distinctive colourful townhouses of Colville Terrace and Blenheim Crescent — home to the iconic Books for Cooks and Travel Bookshop — are cherished landmarks. The neighbourhood has historically been a hub for artists, musicians and writers, and retains a strong independent retail and gallery scene.
Services & facilities
Provides council services, planning and housing for the area
Policing for W11 falls under the Met's West Area BCU
London Fire Brigade station on Ladbroke Road, approx. 0.5 mi
RBKC public lending library on Pembridge Square, ~0.4 mi
Tourist attractions
World-famous antiques, street food and vintage market
~200 mElegant woodland park with Japanese Kyoto Garden
~0.9 miAnnual Caribbean carnival through surrounding streets each August
~100 mBeloved independent cookery bookshop and café
~350 mRoyal park bordering Hyde Park, great for walking and cycling
~1.1 miHistoric independent cinema on Notting Hill Gate
~0.5 miGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W111PA · 020 77274592
~150 mW111PA · 020 77274592
~150 mW112EH · 020 77275800
~300 mPharmacies
W111LA · 02077 275470
~100 mW111LA · 02077 275470
~100 mDentists
W111HA
~150 mW111PA
~150 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Chepstow House School, is ~150 m away.
Other independent school
~150 mOther independent school
~200 mCommunity school
~350 mLocal authority nursery school
~400 mOther independent school
~400 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Antiques dealers, vintage clothing and artisan food traders
Dense cluster of independent eateries along Portobello and Blenheim Crescent
Contemporary and photographic galleries throughout W11
Several film and media businesses based in the neighbourhood
Numerous high-end residential estate agents serving Notting Hill
Gyms & leisure
Antiques, vintage and street food every Saturday
~200 mTranquil woodland park with sports courts and café
~0.9 miTraditional Victorian pub on Portobello Road
~300 mPopular boutique gym on Notting Hill Gate
~0.5 miIconic independent cinema on Portobello Road with plush seating
~0.4 miService providers
FTTP and FTTC fibre broadband infrastructure serving W11
Cable broadband available in parts of Notting Hill
Water and sewerage provider for the Royal Borough
Weekly refuse and recycling collections managed by the council
Residential & community
Period townhouses dominate, many converted to flats
Iconic lower-ground and ground-floor garden conversions
Mix of long-term residents and renters in a high-demand market
Parts of Colville ward are within RBKC conservation zones
Transport
Train & Tube
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
Westbourne Park Station
Westbourne Park
Latimer Road
Latimer Road
Notting Hill Gate Station
Notting Hill
Bus stops
Portobello Road / Westbourne Park Road
Stop serving routes toward Notting Hill Gate and Ladbroke Grove
Notting Hill Gate
Major interchange stop with frequent services across west London
Ladbroke Grove / Blenheim Crescent
Stop on Ladbroke Grove serving north–south routes
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles docking station — Pembridge Villas
TfL hire bikes available near Notting Hill Gate
Santander Cycles — Talbot Road
Docking station near Portobello Road
LCN Cycle Route — Holland Park Avenue
Signed London Cycle Network route westward through W11
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
RBKC on-street EV charger — Colville Terrace
Council-installed charge points on residential streets
Pod Point — Notting Hill Gate car park
Public EV charging near Notting Hill Gate
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — Portobello Road
Public-access AED registered with London Ambulance Service
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office — Pembridge Road
Full-service post office branch near Notting Hill Gate
Fuel stations
BP Filling Station — Ladbroke Grove
Petrol and diesel forecourt on Ladbroke Grove
Places of worship
Victorian Anglican parish church in the heart of Notting Hill
~0.3 miCharming Victorian Catholic church off Holland Park Avenue
~0.7 miActive Methodist congregation on Lancaster Road
~0.4 miCommunity faith hub serving diverse local congregations
~0.5 miCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 523% above the national average (424.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1758 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 1,718.
Housing & utilities
Victorian terraces converted into flats are the predominant housing type
One of London's most sought-after residential postcodes, with limited stock
Balance of private owners, renters and some council-managed properties
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Major parks within cycling or walking distance
Affected by traffic on Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill Gate
Market and festival activity creates seasonal noise peaks
Strict planning rules protect the character of period streetscapes
FAQs
Where exactly is W11 1LJ?
W11 1LJ is located in Notting Hill, within the Colville ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, close to the lower section of Portobello Road and Blenheim Crescent.
What is the W11 1LJ area like to live in?
The area is vibrant, diverse and highly sought-after, characterised by pastel Victorian terraces, independent shops, cafés and the famous Portobello Road Market. It is lively on weekends but generally well-maintained and community-focused.
Which council is responsible for W11 1LJ?
W11 1LJ falls under the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), which provides all local government services including planning, housing and refuse collection.
Which parliamentary constituency does W11 1LJ fall in?
W11 1LJ is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency.
What ward is W11 1LJ in?
It is in Colville ward, one of the wards within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea that covers the central Notting Hill area.
What schools are near W11 1LJ?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the W11 1LJ area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
What bus routes serve W11 1LJ?
The area is well served by TfL buses along Portobello Road, Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill Gate, with frequent routes connecting to Paddington, Shepherd's Bush, Bayswater and central London.
What is Portobello Road Market like near W11 1LJ?
Portobello Road Market, just metres from W11 1LJ, is one of the world's most famous street markets, running every Saturday with antiques, vintage clothing, street food and fresh produce stalls stretching from Notting Hill Gate northward.
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Useful links
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