West London

Brook Green is a popular location as it is just outside the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The property prices are more reasonable than Kensington & Chelsea and it provides good access into the City via four tube lines, including the Central and Piccadilly lines.

Journey time to Schroders: 15-25 mins.

Chelsea borders Fulham and has many stucco-fronted houses and garden squares. Many of the area’s residents work in the financial and legal professions. There is a large international presence in Chelsea, stretching north through South Kensington and into Kensington. These areas are very popular with Europeans, in particular the French in South Kensington due to the Lycee school on the Cromwell Road.

Journey time to Schroders: 20-25 mins.

Fulham lies south of Brook Green and covers a large area over the river from Putney north to Hammersmith and Brook Green and east to Chelsea. Fulham is residential and popular with families and young professionals. Property prices are average for London and there are many local bars, restaurants and cafes as well as small parks and greens. Transport revolves around the District tube line.

Journey time to Schroders: 30-40 mins.

Holland Park sits in between Notting Hill and Brook Green. Here, there are lots of crescents and garden squares with some large, expensive properties. Ladbroke Grove runs from Holland Park Avenue up the western flank of Notting Hill and has more reasonably-priced properties although still at a higher price than nearby Brook Green and Maida Vale.

Journey time to Schroders: 15-20 mins.

High Street Kensington gives access to Hyde Park to the east and Notting Hill to the north. The property prices throughout the Royal Borough are high and this remains true in Notting Hill, which is at the top of K&C. Hyde Park is not far away and there is always a good restaurant, café or bar nearby. Access to the City is made easy by the Central Line.

Journey time to Schroders: 20-40 mins.