Britain's most expensive streets revealed by house price

Where are the most expensive streets in the UK?

Considering a new area, perhaps somewhere with a bit of class? Well how about one of the most exclusive (and expensive) streets in Britain, where you can be assured of a lovely neighbourhood and all the benefits that come with living in one of the country's most desirable locations.

Click or scroll through and read about Britain's most prestigious postcodes and the elite streets you should be keeping an eye on... 

About the report

The results of the latest most expensive streets report from Rightmove is in. Unsurprisingly, 18 of the top 20 most expensive streets in Britain are in London, with places like Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea all coming near the top (we'll reveal the most expensive street in the capital shortly).

Steve Pimblett, Rightmove's Chief Data Officer, says: "In this latest edition of the data, the most expensive street moves to north London, perhaps a sign of changing trends, and Cheshire is home to the most expensive street outside of London and the south."

The streets included in the list have all had at least five houses for sale in the last year so it's possible there are some others that rank even higher but where no one is in a hurry to move from, and for the purpose of this list, we've decided to focus on the regional data. 

11. Scotland: Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3: average asking price £820,000

With its plethora of period properties, from the Old Town to the not-so-New-at-all Town, Edinburgh is a place where you can still get a lot of character for your money.

The Georgian New Town is certainly where you will need to part for more of your cash, especially around Manor Place where average asking prices are currently around £820,000.

11. Scotland: Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3: average asking price £820,000

Manor Place lies in the increasingly affluent West End part of Edinburgh's New Town, which is close enough to the city centre to still have a buzz without getting worn down by stampedes of tourists.

This elegant property, offered for sale through Umega, and priced at £595,000, is currently run as a shared house or HMO, but it could easily convert to one big magnificent home.

10. East Midlands: Burley Lane, Amber Valley, DE22: average asking price £1.3 million

The village of Quarndon in Derbyshire's Amber Valley is surrounded by beautiful greenery and ticks all the boxes in terms of what a good English village should have, including a cricket club, village hall and a good pub.

Residents have the Peak District on their doorstep as well as historic attractions such as Chatsworth House, plus Derby is close enough to satisfy all their city needs, hence on the village's Burley Lane, house prices average £1.3 million.

10. East Midlands: Burley Lane, Amber Valley, DE22: average asking price £1.3 million

This expansive Victorian property, found on the village's Church Road, is being sold by Tyron Ash and is indicative of the calibre of homes found in these parts.

It comes with six bedrooms, a gorgeous conservatory/garden room, a total of 9,000 square foot of living space and 5.7 acres of grounds. At £3 million, it is well above average for the area, but then nothing about this house is average.

9. West Midlands: Broad Lane, Stratford-on-Avon, B94: average asking price £1.4 million

Moving to the West Midlands, while Shakespeare's hometown may attract all the visitors, those in the know will tell you that you have to go a bit outside the main town to get the best properties, and specifically to Tanworth-in-Arden.

This scenic area, which sits within the Forest of Arden, has lots of grand homes plus easy access to well-stocked towns like Henley-in-Arden, making it appeal to those wanting the perks of life in the country without the isolation.

9. West Midlands: Broad Lane, Stratford-on-Avon, B94: average asking price £1.4 million

Among some of the sensational properties we found in the area is this large detached property, being marketed by DM & Co, which is priced at £2.2 million.

For that price you'll get a gated entrance and a sweeping drive, seven bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool, games room and landscaped gardens.

8. Wales: Hollybush Road, Cardiff, CF23: average asking price £1.4 million

In terms of Wales, the area just north of Cardiff, which encompasses places like Llanishen, Cyncoed, Pentwyn, Penylan, and Pontprennau, comes out on top in the research.

Specifically, the most expensive place to buy in the area is Hollybush Road, which has an average asking price of £1.4 million, which compared to the city of Cardiff's average asking price of £299,000 is really quite something.

8. Wales: Hollybush Road, Cardiff, CF23: average asking price £1.4 million

With an asking price of £1.4 million, this architect-designed property on a secluded spot on the exclusive and adjacent Cyncoed Rise, marketed by Savills, comes in bang on the average asking price for the area.

For this price, you get four beds, four bathrooms, and numerous reception rooms finished to an extremely high spec, plus landscaped gardens with that all-important luxury feature: a hot tub.

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7. Yorkshire and The Humber: Main Street, East Riding, HU17: average asking price £1.5 million

Not to be outdone by its neighbouring North East region, Yorkshire and The Humber offers up the smart area of East Riding as its idyllic compromise between country and city living.

The average house price on the area's most expensive street of Main Street, stands at £1.5 million, but for that you'll get access to a cool cultural scene, cobbled villages with old-world charm, and some excellent schools.

7. Yorkshire and The Humber: Main Street, East Riding, HU17: average asking price £1.5 million

Visitors to East Riding are often pleasantly surprised by just how much this picturesque region has to offer.

With the Yorkshire Wolds right on its doorstep, it's no wonder that properties in the HU17 postcode often exceed £1 million.

6. North East: Runnymede Road, Northumberland, NE20: average asking price £1.8 million

Within walking distance of the appealing Ponteland village in Northumberland, Runnymede Road is the most expensive street in the North East with an average asking price of £1.8 million.

Its desirability is being driven by its large properties and its proximity to the Darras Hall estate. Plus, with Newcastle and even Edinburgh within commuting distance, it's a great place to enjoy a suburban lifestyle without having to give up your career.

6. North East: Runnymede Road, Northumberland, NE20: average asking price £1.8 million

This modern Tudor-style house comes with an impressive seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms as well as five reception rooms and an acre of land.

Being offered for sale through Dobsons priced at just over £3.7 million, its huge country-house kitchen will appeal to many, while we can only imagine the kinds of garden parties you could hold each summer.

5. South West: Alington Road, Poole, BH14: average asking price £3.4 million

Sandbanks has long been considered one of the most exclusive places to live in Britain and according to Rightmove's research, it is Alington Road, which lies within the Evening Hill area amid the Canford Cliffs (pictured) that invites the highest asking prices.

This area is a very distinguished beach area where some of the country's most successful people come to unwind and offers views across to the Purbeck Hills and Brownsea Island for those lucky enough to have a house here.

5. South West: Alington Road, Poole, BH14: average asking price £3.4 million

With an asking price of just under £3.4 million, this incredible plot of land, which has in place planning permission for a contemporary five-bed home is pretty much bang on the money.

Marketed by Fine & Country, when complete, the home will offer 5,000 square feet of luxury living and an enviable shorefront location. Named Sorrento, the design-led house features subtle curves and wood-effect cladding plus an abundance of glass to soak up all those views.

4. East of England: Loom Lane, Hertsmere, WD7: average asking price £4.4 million

Loom Lane in the East of England is leading the charge for this part of the UK in terms of house prices. Located in Radlett, an area that was once just a quiet suburb of Hertfordshire, Loom Lane has benefited from a changing demographic over the years that has seen more footballers move in as well as high-flying city folk who want to escape the city on the weekends.

As a result there are now some very upmarket boutiques and cafés, and some excellent private schools and the average price a house will cost on this street is £4.4 million.

4. East of England: Loom Lane, Hertsmere, WD7: average asking price £4.4 million

With such high average prices, it can make it seem like properties like this five-bed detached house priced at just shy of £2.8 million seem like an absolute bargain. 

Set within more than half an acre of land in a lovely private location on Radlett's premier road, the house, which is being marketed by Hamptons, comes with an outdoor swimming pool, a music/games room, and huge development potential subject to planning permission.

3. North West: Macclesfield Road, Cheshire East, SK9: average asking price £6 million

In terms of regions, the third most expensive place to buy a property in Britain is in Wilmslow, Cheshire, where average asking prices will set you back as much as £6 million.

Forming part of the 'Golden Triangle' or 'Footballer Belt', together with Alderley Edge and Prestbury, you can expect to cross paths with lots of celebrities in this affluent area.

3. North West: Macclesfield Road, Cheshire East, SK9: average asking price £6 million

Lying just south of Manchester and with lots of open, green spaces, yet within easy access of all the designer shops, the area offers the perfect balance between city life and a more laid-back country life.

While most of the streets in this area can demand higher than average asking prices (with an average asking price in the wider region of just shy of £500,000), the most expensive street of all is Macclesfield Road, according to Rightmove's latest research.

2. South East: Cavendish Road, Elmbridge, KT13: average asking price £6.7 million

On the outskirts of the capital in the borough of Elmbridge, Surrey, Cavendish Road is the most expensive street outside of London, according to the research, and is one of only two streets outside of London in the top 20 overall.

Homebuyers looking for properties in this area can expect to part with upwards of £6.7 million. Why such a high price, you might ask? Well, Cavendish Road lies within the gated community of St George's Hill, plus Weybridge has been on the up for years, though, thanks to its leafy surrounds and transport links to London.

2. South East: Cavendish Road, Elmbridge, KT13: average asking price £6.7 million

While you will find some of the most opulent houses in the Weybridge area on Cavendish Road itself, other properties where you could actually imagine living can be found on the streets around it such as this detached family home in the heart of Oatlands Village – a small, private gated community in the catchment area for excellent local schools.

Priced at just under £1.4 million, this well-balanced four-bed home, marketed by Hamptons, still benefits from the prestigious KT13 postcode.

1. London: Winnington Road, Barnet, N2: average asking price £11.9 million

If you haven't guessed from the photos already, Winnington Road in Barnet, North London, has been named the most expensive street in Britain.

With an average asking price of £11,906,522, to be exact, property prices here will certainly be out of bounds to most, but those who can afford it can look forward to enjoying access to green spaces and great schools. 

1. London: Winnington Road, Barnet, N2: average asking price £11.9 million

With some incredible mansions, Winnington Road is sometimes referred to as 'Billionaires' Row', and we've found some jaw-dropping properties for sale.

These include this palatial eight-bed property offered through Sotheby's that is asking for double the average price in the area – an eye-watering £24,950, though for that price, the lucky owner will get 16,749 square feet of accommodation spread across four floors and direct access to Hampstead Golf Course.

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