Designed in the classical style by architect Thomas Allom, work was begun in 1855 and completed in 1857.

Until the mid nineteenth century Notting Hill was a largely rural neighbourhood at the edge of the western suburbs of London.

Development in the area began during the 1840s on the Ladbroke Estate where St John's Notting Hill was completed in 1845.

It soon became clear that another church was needed, and the site for St Peter's was donated by the trader and philanthropist Charles Henry Blake (1794–1872).

The completed church was consecrated on 7 January 1857 by the then Bishop of London, Archibald Campbell Tait.