Map & location
Overview
W11 2AY falls within Notting Hill, one of west London's most celebrated neighbourhoods, situated in the Colville ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The area is characterised by grand stucco-fronted Victorian terraces, colourful painted townhouses and a lively mix of independent boutiques, cafés and galleries concentrated along and around Portobello Road.
Colville sits at the more residential, northerly end of Notting Hill, with Westbourne Grove close by offering upscale dining and shopping, and Ladbroke Grove forming a key thoroughfare to the north and south. The neighbourhood has a cosmopolitan, creative character with a strong community feel, and is home to the world-famous Notting Hill Carnival route which passes through these very streets each August Bank Holiday.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £1,250,000, around 3% above the wider W11 district average of £1,209,063 (HM Land Registry, 323 recent sales).
Getting here
W11 2AY is well served by London Underground services on the Circle, District and Hammersmith & City lines at nearby Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill Gate stations, with Westbourne Park also within comfortable walking distance. Numerous bus routes serve Portobello Road, Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Grove, connecting the area to Paddington, Oxford Street, Shepherd's Bush and beyond. The neighbourhood is popular with cyclists, with Santander Cycles docking stations on Portobello Road and surrounding streets, and relatively flat terrain making cycling a practical option. On-street parking is regulated by the Royal Borough, with Controlled Parking Zone restrictions applying throughout much of the area.
What it's famous for
Notting Hill is internationally known for the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street festival, which draws millions of visitors to these streets every August Bank Holiday weekend. Portobello Road Market — one of the world's most famous antiques and street markets — runs through the heart of the postcode area, attracting collectors, tourists and locals alike. The neighbourhood gained further global recognition through the 1999 film Notting Hill, and has long been associated with the creative arts, bohemian culture and a distinctly cosmopolitan atmosphere. The colourful painted houses of Lansdowne Road and Elgin Crescent are an enduring symbol of the area's architectural character.
Services & facilities
Local authority providing housing, planning and waste services
Public lending library serving the local community
Full-service post office on the market street
Community group shaping local planning and development
Arts and community venue on Powis Square
Tourist attractions
World-famous antiques and street food market
~200 mAttractive communal garden in a Victorian garden square
~150 mVictorian Gothic arts venue hosting music, theatre and community events
~250 mLarge private garden square, one of London's finest
~500 mUpscale street lined with independent boutiques and restaurants
~400 mSecluded woodland park with a Japanese Kyoto Garden
~900 mGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W112SE · 020 72295800
~300 mW111PA · 020 77274592
~350 mW111PA · 020 77274592
~350 mPharmacies
W111LA · 02077 275470
~250 mW111LA · 02077 275470
~250 mDentists
W111HA
~200 mW112SE
~300 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Colville Primary School, is ~250 m away.
Community school
~250 mVoluntary aided school
~300 mOther independent school
~450 mOther independent school
~500 mLocal authority nursery school
~550 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Dozens of specialist antique and vintage traders
Dense cluster of independent and acclaimed dining venues
Creative agencies and design studios in converted properties
Numerous high-end residential agents serving the area
Fashion, homewares and lifestyle independents
Gyms & leisure
Antiques on Saturdays; fruit and veg daily
~200 mLive music, theatre and cinema in a stunning Victorian hall
~250 mCentral garden square ideal for relaxing outdoors
~150 mClassic Victorian pub with a lively local atmosphere
~350 mLarge sports complex with climbing wall and courts under the A40
~700 mIconic independent cinema with luxury seating since 1910
~600 mService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband infrastructure
Cable broadband and TV services available in the area
EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three all provide coverage
Weekly refuse and recycling collections by the council
Area served by multiple licensed gas and electricity suppliers
Residential & community
Large stucco-fronted and painted terraces on Colville Terrace and surrounds
Period houses subdivided into spacious lateral and maisonette flats
Sought-after homes surrounding Powis and Colville squares
Blend of owner-occupied, private rented and some social housing
Much of the street scene is protected under RBKC conservation designations
Transport
Train & Tube
Westbourne Park Station
Westbourne Park
Ladbroke Grove
Ladbroke Grove
Notting Hill Gate Station
Notting Hill
Royal Oak
Royal Oak
Bus stops
Portobello Road / Westbourne Grove
Frequent services towards Notting Hill Gate, Paddington and Shepherd's Bush
Ladbroke Grove stops
North–south corridor linking Kensal Road to Shepherd's Bush
Westbourne Grove at Ledbury Road
Connections towards Bayswater and central London
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles — Portobello Road
TfL hire docking station on Portobello Road near Colville Terrace
Santander Cycles — Westbourne Grove
Docking station near the junction with Ledbury Road
LCN Cycling Route — Ladbroke Grove
Signed London Cycle Network route heading north and south
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
RBKC On-Street EV Charger — Colville area
Royal Borough lamp-post EV charging points installed on residential streets
Westway Retail Park EV Chargers
Public rapid chargers near Portobello Green
Defibrillators
Defibrillator — Tabernacle Arts Centre
Publicly accessible AED on Powis Square
Defibrillator — Portobello Green Arcade
AED registered with The Circuit network
Postboxes & Post Office
Portobello Road Post Office
Full service branch on the main market street
Fuel stations
BP Garage — Ladbroke Grove
Petrol and diesel station with convenience store
Places of worship
Victorian parish church in the heart of Notting Hill
~350 mRoman Catholic parish serving Notting Hill and North Kensington
~500 mActive congregation near Lancaster Road
~400 mLocal mosque serving the Muslim community of the area
~450 mConverted Victorian church now an arts and community venue
~200 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 185% above the national average (194.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1602 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 1,391.
Housing & utilities
Dominant housing type: large mid-19th-century white-painted townhouses
One of London's most expensive residential neighbourhoods; prices well above national average
Owner-occupied and private rented predominate, with pockets of social housing
Most new supply comes from subdivision of large houses or sympathetic renovation
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Mature garden squares providing green amenity within the immediate neighbourhood
Air quality is monitored; Ladbroke Grove traffic contributes to localised NO₂ levels
Background traffic noise from Ladbroke Grove; major uplift during Notting Hill Carnival
Protected streetscapes limit unsympathetic development and preserve Victorian character
FAQs
Where exactly is W11 2AY?
W11 2AY is located in Notting Hill, in the Colville ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in west London. It covers streets near Portobello Road and Westbourne Grove, roughly between Ladbroke Grove to the north-west and Notting Hill Gate to the south.
What is the Colville ward like to live in?
Colville is a vibrant, cosmopolitan neighbourhood known for its colourful Victorian terraces, independent cafés, boutiques and the Portobello Road Market. It has a creative, community-minded atmosphere and is highly walkable, though it is one of the more expensive parts of London to rent or buy.
Which council covers W11 2AY?
W11 2AY falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), which provides local services including planning, waste collection, parks and housing.
Which parliamentary constituency is W11 2AY in?
This postcode is in the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency.
What schools are near W11 2AY?
Several primary and secondary schools serve the Colville ward area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options, with distances and Ofsted ratings.
How do I get to W11 2AY by public transport?
The area is well connected by London Underground and bus. Multiple bus routes run along Portobello Road, Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Grove. The neighbourhood also has Santander Cycles docking stations for cycling. See the Transport section for full details.
What is Portobello Road Market and when does it run?
Portobello Road Market is one of the world's most famous markets. Antique dealers operate mainly on Saturdays, while fruit, vegetables and general goods are sold Monday to Saturday. A smaller Friday and Saturday section covers vintage clothing further north.
When is the Notting Hill Carnival and does it affect W11 2AY?
The Notting Hill Carnival takes place on the August Bank Holiday weekend (Sunday and Monday). The carnival route and sound systems pass directly through streets in and around W11 2AY, meaning significant road closures and a very lively atmosphere in the neighbourhood over that weekend.
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