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Surrey Leads UK’s Highest-Value Postcode Rankings
New research has identified Surrey as the dominant region for the UK’s highest-value property postcodes. Cobham, Esher, and Virginia Water top the list for the proportion of property transactions exceeding £1 million.
The analysis, which reviewed average sold prices in England and Wales, found that nearly half of all property sales in Cobham, Surrey, completed at prices above £1 million. The typical property in Cobham changes hands for approximately £1.3 million. Residents in Cobham typically earn annual salaries exceeding £100,000, and there are 84 private schools within a 10-mile radius.
Esher and Virginia Water, also in Surrey, ranked second and third respectively. Properties in Esher typically sell for just over £1 million, and the area features a Michelin-starred restaurant. Virginia Water recorded average sales of £1.53 million.
Thames Ditton in Surrey and Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire completed the top five. The median property price in Thames Ditton is £867,000, with access to nearly 170 private schools. In Beaconsfield, approximately half of all property transactions exceed £1 million.
The study scored each postcode out of 100 based on factors including average property prices, the proportion of sales exceeding £1 million, household incomes, the number of private schools within a 10-mile radius, and proximity to Michelin-listed restaurants.
A spokesperson from Trade Door Handles, which conducted the research, noted that a budget of £1.5 million typically purchases a two-bedroom flat in central London postcodes, while the same amount secures a five- or six-bedroom house with garden and driveway in areas such as Cobham or Virginia Water.
The findings highlight the ongoing appeal of Home Counties locations for buyers seeking larger properties within commuting distance of London, as affordability pressures in the capital continue to influence purchasing decisions.
Source: PropertyWire