Imagine you’re browsing Rightmove and decide to search without a price limit. What are the most expensive streets in Britain?
We’ve identified Britain’s priciest streets for buying a home, known for their exquisite properties. The most costly street is Buckingham Gate in Westminster, adjacent to notable landmarks like Buckingham Palace, with an average property price surpassing £9.6 million.
The runner-up is Vicarage Gate in Holland Park, with properties averaging over £6.3 million, followed by Park Road in St John’s Wood, with homes around the £5.8 million mark. The past year has seen an uptick in searches for prime London locations, with interest for Mayfair properties growing by 35% from the previous year, a boost of 15% in St John’s Wood, and an 11% increase in Holland Park.
Rightmove’s property expert, Tim Bannister, notes, “London maintains its role as the epicentre of luxury real estate in the UK, with Buckingham Gate in Westminster at the pinnacle of high asking prices. While only a select few can afford these homes, they remain some of the most viewed on Rightmove, suggesting widespread fascination with these lavish properties.”
| Street | Area | Average asking price |
| Buckingham Gate | Westminster | £9,633,333 |
| Vicarage Gate | Holland Park | £6,332,000 |
| Park Road | St John’s Wood | £5,814,285 |
| St John’s Wood Road | Maida Vale | £5,389,444 |
| Cadogan Square | Knightsbridge | £4,834,500 |
Outside of London, the top five most costly streets are predominantly in the South, with Old Avenue in Weybridge, Surrey leading the list.
| Street | Town, County | Average asking price |
| Old Avenue | Weybridge, Surrey | £2,633,333 |
| The Ridgeway | Cuffley, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire | £2,289,286 |
| Manor Road | Chigwell, Essex | £2,219,444 |
| Swithland Lane | Rothley, Leicester | £2,024,000 |
| Norsey Road | Billericay, Essex | £1,800,000 |
