North Kensington
About North Kensington
If you are looking to relocate to a family-friendly neighbourhood with top-rated schools, beautiful green spaces, and excellent transport links, then North Kensington is an ideal choice. Situated in the prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and extending into the London Borough of Brent and the City of Westminster, North Kensington is a vibrant area with everything you need for modern living.
Independent estate agents in North Kensington highly recommend this area for its charming mix of neighbourhoods, including Kensal Green, Kensal Town, Ladbroke Grove, Latimer Road, and the Queens Park Estate.
North Kensington is known for its array of independent shops and restaurants, from charming bakeries and fabric stores to stylish coffee shops. Recent additions from well-known brands such as Ally Capellino, Aesop, and J&M Davidson enhance the appeal, alongside established local boutiques.
The W10 postcode of North Kensington stretches to include Kensal Green and parts of Queen’s Park. Lush, tree-lined streets such as Oxford Gardens, Bassett Road, St Quintin Avenue, and Highlever Road showcase the area’s natural beauty. North Kensington also features a variety of period homes, including 1920s cottage estates and converted period flats along Ladbroke Grove.
For families and individuals seeking an active lifestyle, North Kensington offers much to explore. The area has a vibrant community, with stunning Victorian and Georgian homes sitting alongside new developments. The local high street buzzes with Moroccan and Portuguese cafés, antique shops, and the renowned Portobello and Golborne Markets, attracting both locals and visitors.
Estate agents in North Kensington are also seeing a surge in interest thanks to thoughtful regeneration efforts. The Wornington Green Estate redevelopment by Catalyst is transforming the area into Portobello Square, bringing more than 1,000 new homes while preserving the neighbourhood’s heritage.
Many families moving from Notting Hill are drawn to North Kensington’s larger homes with gardens, creative energy, and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located just four miles northwest of central London, North Kensington boasts an ideal location, bordering Kensal Rise, Paddington, Notting Hill, White City, and Shepherd’s Bush.
Property in North Kensington includes impressive Victorian houses, like the 5,500 sq ft home on Oxford Gardens, listed for £9.7 million. Grand homes in the area have often been converted into spacious flats, with prices exceeding £1.5 million. For those looking for smaller properties, charming two-storey Edwardian terraces are available around Highlever Road, Wallingford Avenue, and Finstock Road.
The area’s green spaces make it particularly attractive for families. Kensington Memorial Park offers playgrounds and sports facilities, while Little Wormwood Scrubs, a designated Site of Nature Conservation Importance, is perfect for nature lovers and dog walkers.
For arts and leisure, the nearby Gate Theatre on Pembridge Road and the iconic Electric Cinema on Portobello Road provide excellent entertainment options. The newly refurbished Kensington Leisure Centre offers multiple pools and recreational amenities, making North Kensington an ideal destination for families and individuals alike.
Landstones are here to help you find that perfect one bedroom flat to buy or that ideal family home to rent. We are a friendly expert independent estate agent covering Notting Hill and prime West London.
If you are looking to relocate to a family-friendly neighbourhood with top-rated schools, beautiful green spaces, and excellent transport links, then North Kensington is an ideal choice. Situated in the prestigious Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and extending into the London Borough of Brent and the City of Westminster, North Kensington is a vibrant area with everything you need for modern living.
Independent estate agents in North Kensington highly recommend this area for its charming mix of neighbourhoods, including Kensal Green, Kensal Town, Ladbroke Grove, Latimer Road, and the Queens Park Estate.
North Kensington is known for its array of independent shops and restaurants, from charming bakeries and fabric stores to stylish coffee shops. Recent additions from well-known brands such as Ally Capellino, Aesop, and J&M Davidson enhance the appeal, alongside established local boutiques.
The W10 postcode of North Kensington stretches to include Kensal Green and parts of Queen’s Park. Lush, tree-lined streets such as Oxford Gardens, Bassett Road, St Quintin Avenue, and Highlever Road showcase the area’s natural beauty. North Kensington also features a variety of period homes, including 1920s cottage estates and converted period flats along Ladbroke Grove.
For families and individuals seeking an active lifestyle, North Kensington offers much to explore. The area has a vibrant community, with stunning Victorian and Georgian homes sitting alongside new developments. The local high street buzzes with Moroccan and Portuguese cafés, antique shops, and the renowned Portobello and Golborne Markets, attracting both locals and visitors.
Estate agents in North Kensington are also seeing a surge in interest thanks to thoughtful regeneration efforts. The Wornington Green Estate redevelopment by Catalyst is transforming the area into Portobello Square, bringing more than 1,000 new homes while preserving the neighbourhood’s heritage.
Many families moving from Notting Hill are drawn to North Kensington’s larger homes with gardens, creative energy, and cosmopolitan atmosphere. Located just four miles northwest of central London, North Kensington boasts an ideal location, bordering Kensal Rise, Paddington, Notting Hill, White City, and Shepherd’s Bush.
Property in North Kensington includes impressive Victorian houses, like the 5,500 sq ft home on Oxford Gardens, listed for £9.7 million. Grand homes in the area have often been converted into spacious flats, with prices exceeding £1.5 million. For those looking for smaller properties, charming two-storey Edwardian terraces are available around Highlever Road, Wallingford Avenue, and Finstock Road.
The area’s green spaces make it particularly attractive for families. Kensington Memorial Park offers playgrounds and sports facilities, while Little Wormwood Scrubs, a designated Site of Nature Conservation Importance, is perfect for nature lovers and dog walkers.
For arts and leisure, the nearby Gate Theatre on Pembridge Road and the iconic Electric Cinema on Portobello Road provide excellent entertainment options. The newly refurbished Kensington Leisure Centre offers multiple pools and recreational amenities, making North Kensington an ideal destination for families and individuals alike.
Landstones are here to help you find that perfect one bedroom flat to buy or that ideal family home to rent. We are a friendly expert independent estate agent covering Notting Hill and prime West London.
