Relocation report

Moving to W11 Notting Dale

W11 scores 69/100 overall — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 30).

Schools

100/100

Safety

10/100

Green

100/100

Family life

71/100

Commute

70/100

Commute

Commuting from W11

Excellent · Under 25 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

  • Waterloo44 min
  • King's Cross31 min
  • Liverpool Street37 min
  • Canary Wharf55 min
  • Paddington25 min
  • Victoria40 min
Council tax

Council Tax in W11 (Band D)

Annual bill incl. GLA precept, 2025/26. Where W11 straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed.

  • Kensington and Chelsea£1,652
  • Hammersmith and Fulham£1,420

Moving to W11 — FAQ

What's it like to live in W11?
W11 (Notting Dale, Kensington and Chelsea) scores 69/100 overall — below average of the 32 London postcodes we track (rank 30). Schools 100/100, safety 10/100, green space 100/100, family life 71/100, commute 70/100.
How long is the commute from W11?
Fastest door-to-door commute is 25 minutes to Paddington (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.
How much is council tax in W11?
Annual Band D council tax in W11 is £1,420 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.
Is W11 a good place to move to with kids?
Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: schools (100/100), safety (10/100) and family infrastructure (71/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to school lists, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.

See the full W11 family report

The complete breakdown — schools list, crime detail, parks, GPs and more.

View W11 family report