Notting Hill

At it's best:

• Many individual and interesting boutiques on the High Street
• Right in the centre of London - five minutes from Oxford Street
• Beautiful Georgian properties juxtaposed with modern blocks
• Now considered Prime Central London, although still at a discount
• HIGHLIGHTS: Harley Street; Montagu Square; Portman Square; Selfridge

At it's worst:

• Large amounts of council housing, particularly to the North and East
• Portobello Road can be a nightmare, particularly on market days

General Price Guide:

• Flats: £1000 p/sq ft - £2500 p/sq ft
• Houses: £1500 p/sq ft - 3500 p/sq ft