Your D&G Guide to North Kensington

Area Guide

North Kensington Property for Sale
The North Kensington area is one of Notting Hill’s best-known districts, lying to the north of Notting Hill Gate. Property for sale in North Kensington is typically occupied by the UK’s more affluent residents, but any innovative North Kensington estate agent from Douglas & Gordon will tell you that all types of buyers are attracted to the area today.

There is a choice of attractive Victorian and Georgian properties in the North Kensington area; the typical house for sale in North Kensington starts at around £800,000 and allows residents easy access to the shops and restaurants of Portobello Road, as well as Kensington Park Gardens. Property-seekers hoping to find a flat for sale in North Kensington can expect to pay around £350,000 for a studio or one bedroom apartment.

North Kensington is the site of the annual Notting Hill Carnival, famed as the world’s second-largest street festival. However, despite this vibrant annual celebration, North Kensington is a quiet suburb where London property owners can enjoy the tranquillity of local open spaces such as Wormwood Scrubs.

North Kensington Property to Let
Tenants can find a stylish property for rent in North Kensington starting at a mere £300 per week for a one bedroom flat. Typically, a larger house for rent in North Kensington will go for around £550 per week. Young professionals find renting property in North Kensington will find that the area is served by excellent transport links such as the Ladbroke Grove tube station, allowing for easy access to the city.

If you’re interested in finding your very own house or flat for sale in North Kensington, contact a Douglas & Gordon letting agent today! Alternatively, if you’d like to invest in North Kensington property, you’ll find our expert estate agents can offer you a wealth of options and advice.

Shopping & Food

There is a large Sainsbury’s at the top of Ladbroke Grove, and St Helen's Gardens offers local shoppers groceries and essentials.  North Kensington has numerous pubs and small eateries, and is also a short walk from the shops, bars and restaurants of Portobello Road, All Saints Road and Kensington Park Gardens.

Culture & Leisure

With a family-friendly atmosphere, North Kensington offers a quiet residential area with easy access to Portobello Road and Notting Hill. Two of the most popular parks in the area include the large open space of Wormwood Scrubs and Little Wormwood Scrubs, popular for dog walking and family activities.

Services

North Kensington is within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road underground stations service the area, which also offers excellent bus routes. The local hospital is St Charles Hospital on Exmoor Street.