What is W11, London really like? Is it a good postcode or one you should avoid? While we all have different ideas of our ideal neighbourhood, there are certain things anyone should consider before moving to an unfamiliar place. HomeViews Streets can reveal everything about the transport, amenities, and community vibe in any area across London. This is thanks to our new review platform, which empowers residents to provide feedback on their streets in a candid, comprehensive way. Do their answers cast a new spin on the W11 London postcode? Read on to find out.
Which area is W11 in London?
W11 is a West London postcode covering Notting Hill and part of Holland Park. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea local authority oversees the area. You’ve got Shephard’s Bush to the immediate West and the always popular Hyde Park very close by to the East.
Which zone is London W11 in?
The W11 London postcode sits mostly within Zone 2. North of the postcode, you’ll find Ladbroke Grove and North Kensington (W10) and Maida Vale and Warwick Avenue (W9). Bayswater and Paddington (W2) lie to the east, with Kensington (W8) to the south east. West Kensington (W14) adjoins the south, with Shepherd’s Bush (W12) to the west.
What is transport like in W11?
The W11 postcode area boasts excellent transport connections. Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park underground stations provide access to the Central, Circle and District lines. Meanwhile, other tube stations nearby include Westbourne Park and Ladbroke Grove, which sit on the Circle and Hammersmith and City lines.
Shepherd’s Bush is easily accessible, offering London Overground services in addition to the Central Line. Paddington Station is in close proximity, while by road the A40 runs through the area, providing access towards the M25. W11 also benefits from excellent bus services.
Is W11 a good postcode?
So, is the W11 London postcode the best place for you right now? At HomeViews Streets, we believe there’s more to an area than facts and figures. That’s why we ask locals to tell us about what matters. Our reviewers score key aspects of W11’s neighbourhoods out of five before deep-diving into the reasons behind their ratings. This is what one resident thinks:
“A lovely chunk of london”
Want to know more? Preview a few samples below and then click through to the HomeViews Streets site, where you can scroll through every review for W11. To unlock all the information we have on our postcodes, just tell what you love (or loathe) about life in your area!
W11, London resident reviews
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