Notting Hill vs Pimlico
A side-by-side comparison of rent, transport, lifestyle and overall liveability.
Our recommendation
Pimlico offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Rent comparison
Notting Hill
Kensington & ChelseaPimlicowinner
WestminsterNotting Hill is £100/month cheaper on a 1-bed flat.
Lifestyle comparison
Lively
Green space
Nightlife
Café density
Gym density
Walkability
Food scene
Young professionals
Safety
Transport
Notting Hill
Iconic west London with pastel streets, Portobello Road, strong food, and very high prices.
- ✓Central/Circle/District line access
- ✓Excellent cafes, restaurants, and markets
- ✓Walkable to Hyde Park and Holland Park
- →Very expensive
- →Tourist crowds
- →Limited value for space
Pimlico
Central, calmer, and more residential than Westminster neighbours, with Victoria line access.
- ✓Fast Victoria line
- ✓Walkable to Victoria, Westminster, and the Thames
- ✓Quiet grid of mansion blocks
- →High rent
- →Limited nightlife
- →Less neighbourhood identity than nearby Chelsea or Vauxhall
Frequently asked questions
Is Notting Hill or Pimlico better to live in?
Pimlico offers better value — similar or better scores at a lower rent.
Is Notting Hill cheaper than Pimlico?
Pimlico is cheaper — average 1-bed rent is £2,100 vs £2,200 in Notting Hill, a saving of £100/month.
Which has better transport — Notting Hill or Pimlico?
Notting Hill scores higher for transport (9/10 vs 8/10). Notting Hill is served by Notting Hill Gate. Pimlico is served by Pimlico.
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