K&C · London

Living in Notting Hill

Notting Hill runs at full volume — this is one of the livelier corners of the map, with an evening economy to match.

Average to buy
£1050k
Average rent (2-bed)
£2900/mo
vs London average
+90%
Est. to central London
~23 min
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How Notting Hill scores

Safety7/10
Schools8/10
Parks & green space7/10
Transport9/10
Diversity & inclusion8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly9/10
Buzz & nightlife8/10

On your doorstep

Day to day, Notting Hill gives you a halal butcher, a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons), a Waitrose or M&S, gyms, barbers, beauticians, veggie & vegan spots, a street market, a mosque and churches.

✓ a halal butcher✓ a big supermarket (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda or Morrisons)✓ a Waitrose or M&S✓ gyms✓ barbers✓ beauticians✓ veggie & vegan spots✓ a street market✓ a mosque✓ churches

Who it suits

Based on its profile, Notting Hill tends to work best for people who want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep; LGBTQ+ residents looking for a visibly welcoming area.

The money side

QuestionRough answer
Buying (average)£1050k — 90% above the London average of £553k
Renting a 2-bed≈ £2900 per month
Indicative household income to buy≈ £210k (10% deposit, 4.5× lending)
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Common questions

Is Notting Hill a good place to live?

It depends what you need: Notting Hill scores 7/10 for safety, 8/10 for schools and 9/10 for transport. It tends to suit people who want restaurants and nightlife on the doorstep.

How much does a home in Notting Hill cost in 2026?

Around £1050k on average to buy (90% above the London average) and roughly £2900 a month to rent a two-bed. As a rule of thumb, buying at that price typically needs a household income around £210k with a 10% deposit.

Is Notting Hill well connected?

Notting Hill scores 9/10 for transport; a typical door-to-door journey to central London is roughly 23 minutes.

Nearby alternatives

Shepherd's Bush£640k avg · safety 6/10Kensington£1250k avg · safety 9/10Paddington£800k avg · safety 6/10
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