Charles Henry Blake was to be the most successful developer in Notting Hill. He was also a client of Richard Roy of Roy Blunt and Johnstone. In 1843 Blake bought William Chadwick’s lands west of Ladbroke Grove. He took land from the unfortunate Dr Samuel Walker and from Ladbroke. He developed land beyond the Ladbroke estate and became one of the largest developers in Notting Dale.
Thomas Pocock was a lawyer in the City. But he turns up as a builder or developer in the Ladbroke estate over almost the whole period of development there. He was often acting on behalf of wealthier clients, although he did take on some houses for his own account.