Living in Notting Hill

Notting Hill is an iconic area of London, known for it's carnivals and colourful streets. However, it's an ideal place to live if you're a student or young professional due to the transport links, great amenities and how close it is to the city centre. Based between Zone 1 and 2, Notting Hill is in a great location because you're away from the hustle and bustle of the city but still close to the action.

Area key takeouts

Multicultural Community

Excellent Amenities

Excellent Transport Links

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Notting Hill in a snapshot

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Notting Hill is also famed for its rows of pastel houses. The areas popularity grew following Julia Robert's and Hugh Grant's romcom, 'Notting Hill' in 1999. You could easily spend a day wandering down the quaint side streets and admiring all the brightly coloured houses. 

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Notting Hill is also famed for Notting Hill Carnival. An annual Caribbean carnival event that has taken place in London since 1966 on the streets of the Notting Hill area of Kensington, each August over two days.

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Notting Hill is particularly well known for antique market stalls that line Portobello Road. With a half-a-mile-long antiques market, selling jewellery, books and collectables dating from the 1600s to the 1960s. There are a number of  eateries dotted around as well as street-food vendors pitched up on Fridays and Saturdays. 

 

Demographic

Welcoming, Trendy Vibe, Young renters

Attributes

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Festivals, Markets

Safety

Notting Hill is a safe place to live, popular with families and couples. The annual crime rate in the area is 137.8 per thousand population. This can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level, which is relatively low for London.

Welcome to Notting Hill

An attractive, trendy neighbourhood, with a mix of restaurants, bars and an exciting market scene, these are our top picks for living in Notting Hill.

Shop for antiques at Portobello Road

Spend the day rummaging for treasures at Portobello Road Market. Renowned for its antique stalls, the market is in full swing on Saturdays with more than 1,500 stalls. Portobello Road Market's main trading day is Saturday when it opens from 9am to 7pm. Browse antiques, food, vintage and new clothes, household goods, collectables and bric-a-brac on Fridays from 9am to 7pm (the market’s second busiest day).

Eat at Acklam Village

Once you've browsed the market stalls on Portobello Road, head out the chaos to Acklam Village, located next to Portobello Green Market. You'll find a treasure trove of street food stalls and live entertainment. There's plenty to choose from with a selection of International Traders and Chefs from all over the world. Enjoy cuisine from Africa, Cuba, Greek, Moroccan, and much more! 

Catch a film at Electric Cinema

The Electric Cinema is one of the oldest working cinemas in the UK. Built in 1910, the cinema is a luxurious experience, with leather armchairs, large comfy sofas or a velvet double bed! There is a fully licensed bar serving cocktails, wine, beer and champagne with waiter service. The films screened here are a combination of art house, classic and mainstream.

Notting Hill

Amenities

Supermarkets
Tesco Express , Co-Op , Sainsbury's
Gyms
Virgin Active , PureGym , Westway Portobello Fitness Club

Universities

Imperial College London - White City Campus
Royal College of Art
City of Westminster College

Transport Links

Tube Stations
Notting Hill Gate - Circle & District and Central Lines , Bayswater - Circle & District Line , Holland Park - Central Line , Ladbroke Grove - Circle and Hammersmith & City Lines
Train Stations
Paddington - Network Rail , Shepherd's Bush - Southern Railway
Bus Services
7, 18, 23, 28, 52, 70, 228, 295, 316

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Cost of living in the area

Monthly Rent Average

House

£2,608

Per month, based on 3 bedroom property

Halls

£991

Per month, dependant on chosen halls

Cost of Bills

Utilities

£75.00

Per month

Wifi

£35.00

Per month

Council Tax

£1,068.00

Per year

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Connectivity

Fibre Download Speed

80 Mbps

Fibre Upload Speed

20 Mbps

5G/4G

Good Coverage

Based on all major phone networks

Other Expenses

Pint of Beer

£4.50

Gym Membership

£34.99

Per month

Weekly Food Shop

£26.00

The best spots in Notting Hill

For coffee

Bluebelles of Portobello

Offering an all day brunch menu, this is the perfect spot for a lazy Sunday.

For Brunch

Farm Girl Cafe

An Australian style cafe, serving healthy, wholesome breakfast and lunch.

For Dinner

Sumi

The perfect place for sushi lovers, serving nigiri, sashimi, and handrolls.

For Drinks

Trailer Happiness

A kitsch tiki bar with expert mixologists whipping up a wide range of signature tropical cocktails. 

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Frequently asked questions about Notting Hill

Is Notting Hill a safe place to live?

Notting Hill is a safe place to live, popular with families and couples. The annual crime rate in the area is 137.8 per thousand population. This can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level, which is relatively low for London.

What are the transport links like in Notting Hill?

Notting Hill is incredibly well connected to the rest of London via tube as there are three tube stations in the vicinity. The most central tube station is Notting Hill Gate which is on the Circle, District and Central lines. 

When is Notting Hill Carnival?

Notting Hill Carnival traditionally takes place annually on August Bank Holiday weekend.

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