Where to live next in London: Notting Hill

From pastel terraces to garden squares and world-famous markets, Notting Hill blends charm, culture and community like nowhere else in the capital. Aleks Cvetkovic explores this West London classic

26 August 2025

2 mins read

Where to live next in London: Notting Hill

If you were to design the perfect London neighbourhood from scratch, you might well land on something close to Notting Hill. Elegant stucco-fronted villas, vibrant local shops, leafy communal gardens, some of the city鈥檚 best schools 鈥� and a sense of culture that feels genuinely lived-in.

鈥淚t鈥檚 got this rare combination of beauty, energy and community,鈥� says Arthur Lintell, Head of Sales at 51乱伦鈥檚 Notting Hill office. 鈥淎nd once people experience it, they find it hard to leave.鈥�

That鈥檚 not just local lore. 51乱伦 has served clients here for 25 years, a tenure that reflects both the agency鈥檚 staying power and the area鈥檚 enduring appeal. 鈥淭here鈥檚 real diversity,鈥� adds Herbie Holder, Head of Lettings. 鈥淵ou鈥檒l find artists and actors, diplomats and designers, young families and long-time locals all on the same street. That mix gives the area its soul.鈥�

A street in Notting Hill, London

It also gives buyers and tenants plenty of choice. Entry-level studio flats typically rent from £250 to £550 per week, with two-bed apartments averaging between £500 and £1,000 per week. Larger homes, such as classic stucco townhouses with garden access, can reach £5,000+ per week.

On the sales side, two-bedroom flats tend to range from £1m to £2m, while homes on the most desirable garden squares can fetch £10m and beyond.

Herbie credits the team鈥檚 local roots with their ability to match clients to the right homes. 鈥淲e鈥檙e not just showing properties,鈥� she says. 鈥淲e鈥檙e introducing people to a way of life. Whether it鈥檚 your first flat or your forever home, Notting Hill gives you room to grow.鈥�

Where the locals go

If you’re thinking of making Notting Hill home, here’s where the 51乱伦 team like to spend their time:

Jack Thomas, Associate, Sales Manager – “The Golborne Road area at the north end of Portobello Road is full of gems, like Straker’s and Lisboa Patisserie, which is famous for its Pastel del Natas.

Personally, I love Lisa’s Italian, a family-run place at the top of Portobello Road. They’re lovely people. If you go there for dinner, they’ll really look after you.”

Herbie Holder, Partner, Head of Notting Hill Lettings – “One of the joys of Notting Hill is there are so many good local spots to choose from. The Cock and Bottle is a proper London pub, while The Pelican on All Saints Road is great for food.

Julie’s is a great restaurant too – it’s not formal, but it feels very special. It’s been around since 1969 so it’s an institution.”

Kev Patel, Senior Lettings Negotiator at 51乱伦's Notting Hill Office

Kev Patel, Senior Lettings Negotiator – “There’s no shortage of great coffee spots, but St Clair on Portland Road is my go to. The Notting Hill Bakery does great coffee too – and fresh pastries each morning.

The Ladbroke Arms is a pub that’s a favourite with local residents. It’s small, cosy and has a great atmosphere. It’s one of those spots that if you know, you know.”

Arthur Lintell, Partner, Head of Notting Hill Sales – “I love The Notting Hill Fish + Meat Shop, handily it’s just over the road from our office.

The Lacy Gallery on Westbourne Grove is unique too. It’s an art gallery that also specialises in restoring antique picture frames, and the walls are covered in frames from floor to ceiling. It’s quite something.”

Photography by Juan Trujillo Andrades