23 was built in 1829, designed by Lewis Vulliamy[1] in a Tudor Gothic style,[4] with later stained glass by Edward Burne-Jones (executed by Morris & Co.) and Byam Shaw.

St James Norlands Church at the far end of Addison Avenue also designed by Vulliamy, was built in 1845.

The novelist and playwright John Galsworthy lived at 14 Addison Road from 1905 to 1913, as did Joseph Conrad and Radclyffe Hall at other times.

2 between 1928 and 1936;[7] James Locke, who is credited with giving Tweed its name, and the architect Eustace Balfour.

A portion of the road forms part of the A3220 leading to Warwick Gardens south of the junction with Kensington High Street.