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North Kensington
At Winkworth North Kensington Estate Agents, we've been using our local knowledge and expertise to help people find homes in the Ladbroke Grove area since 1998. Our office is just moments from Ladbroke Grove tube station, close to Portobello Market, Queens Park and the wonderful period houses of Notting Hill. Whether you're buying, selling, renting, letting or simply need a bit of advice, we always promise a warm welcome. But don't just take our word for it; pop in and find out for yourself.
Good things to know
The Winkworth brand has nearly two centuries of property expertise, and we're still as passionate about getting it right as we've ever been. Trusted by generations of buyers, sellers and landlords across the UK.
Every Winkworth office is independently owned and run by local experts who know their area inside out. Backed by a trusted nationwide network, you get the best of both worlds.
With tens of thousands of registered buyers and tenants across our network, your property will be seen by the right people from the moment it goes to market.
Selling or letting a property can be a complex process. From managing viewings, navigating chains, managing properties and arranging contracts, our agents are with you from market appraisal to completion and move in, with honest advice and personal support throughout.

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Area highlights
A characterful West London neighbourhood built around its famous street market and independent shops.
Tree-lined streets and strong links to the West End and City.
Home to Portobello Market, one of the world’s most famous street markets.
Hosts the Notting Hill Carnival, Europe’s largest street festival.
Independent shops include an award-winning butcher and a well-regarded fishmonger.
Large Sainsbury’s and an organic Whole Food store for everyday groceries.
Friendly local pharmacy and off-licence round out the amenities.
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At Winkworth North Kensington Estate Agents, we've been using our local knowledge and expertise to help people find homes in the Ladbroke Grove area since 1998. Our office is just moments from Ladbroke Grove tube station, close to Portobello Market and the wonderful period houses of Notting Hill. Whether you're buying, selling, renting, letting or simply need a bit of advice, we always promise a warm welcome. But don't just take our word for it; pop in and find out for yourself.
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October 13, 2026
Let’s say you have only a few weeks before you put your home on the market. A tight budget too. What gives you maximum upswing for minimum time and cost?

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October 13, 2026
Every private landlord in England will soon need to be on an official register.

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Stamp duty is “bunging up the housing market” – stopping people buy their first home, blocking those who need to move for work, and making it unaffordable to move for the elderly, according to Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride.

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A Japanese ice maker in the kitchen and a champagne fridge in the bathroom are among the bespoke interior features favoured by high net worth homeowners in prime central London, according to leading estate agents Winkworth.

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From pricing realism to policy clarity, our Full Year 2025 Review draws on internal data and expert insight to unpack a year of recalibration across Prime Central London.

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April 14, 2025
From marketwide trends to postcode-level insights, we bring together data and ground level commentary from experts within our PCL office network to look at the market in Q1 2025.

