Map & location
Overview
W11 4UL is located on Holland Road, a broad tree-lined thoroughfare running through the Holland ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This part of W11 sits at the southern edge of the famous Notting Hill neighbourhood, with the mansion-lined streets of Holland Park to the west and the vibrant Notting Hill Gate area to the north-east. The postcode straddles a transitional stretch between busy Shepherd's Bush Road and the quieter residential crescents beyond.
The area is characterised by grand Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many subdivided into flats, alongside purpose-built mansion blocks and a handful of commercial premises at ground level. Residents benefit from excellent access to Holland Park itself — one of London's most beautiful green spaces — as well as the cosmopolitan mix of boutiques, cafés and restaurants that define this corner of west London. The postcode falls within one of the most sought-after residential boroughs in the capital.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid
The median sold price here is £1,190,000 (HM Land Registry, 210 recent sales).
Getting here
Holland Road is well served by London buses, with stops along the road linking passengers to Notting Hill Gate, Shepherd's Bush, Kensington High Street and central London. Several bus routes operate frequently through the day and into the evening. For cyclists, the area connects to the Royal Borough's cycle network with quiet residential back streets providing safe routes north into Notting Hill and south toward Olympia. The road itself is part of the TfL strategic road network, providing straightforward access by car toward the A4 and the M4, or eastward into central London via Holland Park Avenue. Pedestrian access throughout the neighbourhood is excellent, with wide pavements and pedestrian crossings along Holland Road.
What it's famous for
W11 is globally recognised as the home of the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street festival, which fills the streets of this neighbourhood each August Bank Holiday weekend. The area gained further fame through the 1999 film Notting Hill, cementing its image as one of London's most romantic and fashionable districts. Holland Park itself, minutes from this postcode, is celebrated for its peacocks, Japanese Kyoto Garden, and the outdoor Holland Park Opera summer season. The wider W11 area has long been associated with artists, writers and cultural figures, and Portobello Road's world-famous antiques market is a short walk to the north.
Services & facilities
Provides housing, planning, waste and all local authority services
Local safer neighbourhood team covering Holland ward
Nearest London Fire Brigade station serving W11
RBKC public library a short walk away on Pembridge Square area
Tourist attractions
Formal gardens, woodland walks, peacocks and open-air opera
~300 mTraditional Japanese garden gifted by Kyoto's Chamber of Commerce
~400 mWorld-famous antiques, vintage and food market in Notting Hill
~700 mCelebrated outdoor opera season in a woodland theatre each summer
~350 mBoutiques, delis, independent cafés and high-street shops
~600 mLeading museum of contemporary design and architecture
~1.0 kmGPs, pharmacies & dentists
GP surgeries
W114TX · 08000 147440
~300 mW128PP · 020 87491882
~450 mW128PP · 02074 713333
~450 mPharmacies
W114SX · 020 76039226
~350 mW114UA · 020 77276350
~450 mW128PP · 020 87496271
~450 mDentists
W114RJ
~150 mW114UH
~150 mSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Schools & universities
The nearest school, Norland Place School, is ~150 m away.
Other independent school
~150 mAcademy converter
~150 mOther independent school
~200 mVoluntary aided school
~450 mLocal authority nursery school
~600 mSource: Get Information About Schools (DfE)
Businesses & shops
Several independent eateries and coffee shops line Holland Road
Mix of convenience stores, estate agents and professional services
Multiple RBKC-focused agencies operate in and around Holland Road
Small creative businesses occupy mews and converted spaces nearby
Gyms & leisure
Woodland, formal gardens, tennis courts and adventure playground
~300 mRoyal Borough-managed hard courts, bookable online
~350 mAnnual open-air opera festival in a beautiful woodland setting
~350 mMajor shopping and leisure complex with cinema and restaurants
~1.5 kmA selection of traditional and gastropubs within easy walking distance
~200 mService providers
Full-fibre and FTTC broadband available across W11 4UL
Cable broadband with high-speed options in the W11 area
All major networks provide strong 4G/5G coverage in W11
Weekly refuse and recycling collection managed by the Royal Borough
Residential & community
Predominant housing stock, many converted to flats or maisonettes
Period mansion blocks with large lateral flats typical of the area
Mix of owner-occupied homes and private rental market at premium values
Converted stable mews provide sought-after townhouse accommodation nearby
Transport
Train & Tube
Shepherd's Bush (Central Line)
Shepherds Bush
Holland Park
Holland Park
Shepherd's Bush Market
Shepherds Bush
Wood Lane
Shepherds Bush
Bus stops
Holland Road / Addison Road
Stops on Holland Road serving routes into central London and Shepherd's Bush
Holland Park Avenue stops
Additional services northward along Holland Park Avenue
Shepherd's Bush Road stops
Frequent services toward Hammersmith and Shepherd's Bush
Cycle hire
Santander Cycles Docking Station – Holland Park Avenue
TfL hire bikes available for short journeys across west London
LCN Quiet Route – Kensington
Signed low-traffic cycling route connecting W11 to Kensington and the City
Source: NaPTAN (DfT)
EV, defibrillators & more
EV charging
RBKC On-Street EV Chargers
Royal Borough EV charging points installed on residential streets in W11
Defibrillators
AED – Holland Park Tennis Courts
Publicly accessible defibrillator at park sports facilities
Postboxes & Post Office
Post Office – Notting Hill Gate
Full-service post office branch near Notting Hill Gate station
Fuel stations
Petrol Station – Shepherd's Bush Road
Nearest fuel station south along Holland/Shepherd's Bush Road
Places of worship
Victorian parish church serving Holland ward and surrounding streets
~150 mCatholic parish church in the heart of the Notting Hill area
~700 mActive Methodist congregation with community programmes
~800 mCrime & safety
Recorded crime here runs about 19% above the national average (81.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per month, police.uk).
1532 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 5 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 1,740.
Housing & utilities
Large terraced houses converted to flats dominate the streetscape
Property values among the highest in England; strong long-term appreciation
Strong demand from professional and international tenants throughout the year
Demographics
Air quality & noise
Approx. 22 hectares of parkland, woodland and formal gardens immediately adjacent
Holland Road carries moderate traffic; air quality typical of inner west London
Back streets are quiet; Holland Road itself has moderate daytime traffic noise
W11 4UL sits on higher ground; Environment Agency flood risk is generally low
FAQs
Where exactly is the W11 4UL postcode?
W11 4UL is located on Holland Road in the Holland ward of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in west London — sitting between Notting Hill to the north-east and Holland Park to the west.
Which council covers W11 4UL?
W11 4UL falls within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), one of London's 32 borough councils, which provides all local authority services for this address.
Which parliamentary constituency is W11 4UL in?
W11 4UL is part of the Kensington and Bayswater parliamentary constituency, created at the 2024 boundary changes covering much of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
What is the W11 4UL area like to live in?
The area is an affluent, leafy part of west London with Victorian and Edwardian architecture, easy access to Holland Park, and proximity to the vibrant Notting Hill cultural scene. It is consistently rated among the most desirable residential postcodes in the capital.
Which ward is W11 4UL in?
W11 4UL is in the Holland ward, which covers the southern part of the W11 postcode district within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
Are there schools near W11 4UL?
Several schools serve this area — see the Schools section above for the nearest options with distances and Ofsted ratings, covering primary and secondary provision.
How do I get to W11 4UL by public transport?
W11 4UL is served by London buses along Holland Road and surrounding streets, connecting to the wider Underground and Overground network. Cycle hire docking stations are also nearby.
What green spaces are near W11 4UL?
Holland Park, one of London's most beautiful royal parks with 22 hectares of woodland, formal gardens and a Japanese Kyoto Garden, is within a few minutes' walk of W11 4UL.
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Useful links
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