Notting Hill London Map

About Notting Hill

Notting Hill, a name that conjures images of vibrant street life and colourful facades, occupies a distinct corner of London. It lies 5.4 km west of London (from London: bearing 276°T, OS grid TQ 246 808). Once a collection of rural estates and market gardens, its transformation into a bustling London district owes much to the Victorian era's expansive development, its grand stucco-fronted houses now standing as elegant testaments to that period. The area’s distinctive character is perhaps most vividly expressed in the Portobello Road Market, a sprawling bazaar where the scent of spices mingles with the murmur of bartering voices, and the glint of antique silver catches the eye under the often gentle London sky. Beyond the market’s magnetic pull, Notting Hill’s residential streets offer a quieter charm, their leafy avenues and Regency architecture providing a serene counterpoint to the area’s energetic heart. It is a place where the echoes of its past as a country parish can still be felt, subtly influencing the present-day rhythm of its well-trodden pavements.

About This Notting Hill Map Page

Explore Notting Hill, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.512789, -0.205702. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.