Where is Ladbroke Grove (Ultimate Guide 2026)

Search for Ladbroke Grove and you will meet the name in three forms: a Tube station, a long road on the map, and a neighbourhood. All three are correct, and all three point to broadly the same patch of West London. This guide sets out exactly where Ladbroke Grove is, which borough and postcode it belongs to, what surrounds it, and how long the journey takes to central London and the major airports.

Ladbroke Grove at a glance

Where exactly is Ladbroke Grove?

Ladbroke Grove lies in the north-western corner of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, roughly four miles west of the West End. The road itself runs almost due north to south for about a mile and a half. At its southern end it meets Holland Park Avenue, close to Holland Park and the western edge of Notting Hill. From there it rises over Notting Hill, passes beneath the elevated Westway (the A40), and carries on north through North Kensington until it reaches the Kensal Green boundary.

That north-south run explains the split postcode. The southern half sits in W11, alongside Notting Hill, while the northern half sits in W10, closer to Kensal Green and Kensal Rise. To the east you find Portobello Road and Westbourne Park; to the west, Latimer Road, White City and Shepherd’s Bush.

A road, a station and a neighbourhood

Londoners use the name loosely, which is worth knowing before you arrange to meet anyone there. It may refer to the road, to the Tube station on the corner of Ladbroke Grove and Lancaster Road, or to the wider residential district that is also known as North Kensington.

For anyone arriving by car or taxi the distinction matters, because the road is long and crosses two postcodes. A house number or nearest cross street makes a pickup far quicker than the name alone.

How Ladbroke Grove got its name

The name comes from the Ladbroke family, who owned the land and began laying out an estate here in the 1820s. The design produced the area’s most distinctive feature: elegant stucco terraces and crescents wrapped around large communal gardens, hidden from the street and shared by the surrounding houses.

There is an unexpected chapter beneath all this. In the late 1830s the hill was briefly home to the Hippodrome racecourse, an ambitious venture that closed within a few years, hampered by heavy clay ground and public footpaths crossing the course. The sweeping curve of the crescents on the hill still echoes the shape of that short-lived track.

Getting to and from Ladbroke Grove

Ladbroke Grove station sits in Travelcard Zone 2 and is served by the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, putting Paddington and King’s Cross within a short ride. Latimer Road and Westbourne Park are close by, and Notting Hill Gate, on the Central, District and Circle lines, is around fifteen minutes’ walk to the south. Frequent bus routes run the length of the Grove and along Harrow Road.

By road, the Westway (A40) crosses the area and provides a direct route west towards the M4 and Heathrow, and east into central London. Typical off-peak journey times are set out below.

Times are indicative and depend on traffic and time of day.

What Ladbroke Grove is known for

Portobello Road Market runs a few streets to the east and draws visitors from across the city, particularly on Saturdays. Golborne Road, at the northern end, has its own quieter market, while Trellick Tower rises above the canal nearby.

Above all, the area is the heart of the Notting Hill Carnival each August bank holiday. Ladbroke Grove sits inside the main parade route, and residents plan around road closures, station restrictions and heavy pedestrian traffic across the weekend.

Travelling to or from Ladbroke Grove with Airlink Transport

Airlink Transport is a fully PCO-licensed taxi and minicab operator working across Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill and the wider Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. We run around the clock, every day of the year.

Fares are fixed and confirmed at the point of booking, with no meter and no surge pricing. Airport transfers include flight tracking and meet-and-greet at every London airport. During Carnival weekend we arrange pickups from streets outside the closure zone. To book, call 020 3504 9888 or reserve online.

Frequently asked questions

Which borough is Ladbroke Grove in?

Ladbroke Grove is in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in West London. The northern end sits close to the boundary with the London Borough of Brent at Kensal Green.

What is the postcode for Ladbroke Grove?

Ladbroke Grove covers two postcodes. The southern section, nearer Holland Park Avenue and Notting Hill, is W11, while the northern section towards Kensal Green is W10.

Is Ladbroke Grove the same as Notting Hill?

No. Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill are neighbouring areas that overlap at their edges. The southern part of Ladbroke Grove runs through Notting Hill, but the northern part is generally regarded as North Kensington.

Which Tube line serves Ladbroke Grove?

Ladbroke Grove station is served by the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines and sits in Travelcard Zone 2. Notting Hill Gate, a short walk south, adds the Central and District lines.

Is Ladbroke Grove in Zone 1 or Zone 2?

Ladbroke Grove station is in Zone 2. Zone 1 begins a short distance to the east, around Paddington and Edgware Road.

How far is Ladbroke Grove from Heathrow Airport?

Ladbroke Grove is approximately 13 miles from Heathrow Airport. By road via the A40 and M4, the journey usually takes 30 to 45 minutes off-peak, and longer during morning and evening rush hours.