Most Expensive Streets in London: Top 10

Whistler Square in Belgravia (SW1W) is the most expensive street in London on the sold-price record since 2020, with three standard residential sales averaging £29,883,333 on HM Land Registry's register. The square also holds the record for a single home, £52 million for a townhouse in April 2022, and none of its three sales came in under £16.7 million.

Belgravia takes the top three places, with Mulberry Square in SW1W and Grosvenor Place in SW1X behind Whistler Square. The other seven are spread across central and west London, from Curzon Street in Mayfair (W1J) to Holland Villas Road (W14) and Lancer Square (W8), and every one of the ten averages more than £11.6 million. Count the total money spent on a street instead and the leader is Marsh Wall in Canary Wharf (E14), at £323.2 million across 406 sales. This page sets out all three rankings, where the capital's top prices are paid and how to check them on the Land Registry's own search.

Article updated: July 2026

You won't find these streets in the best rental yields in London lists. House prices at these levels mean rental yields are negligible. These addresses are out of reach for the typical London buy-to-let investor and instead attract the capital's millionaire and billionaire property buyers.

By examining the market through three lenses - average street prices, individual record sales, and total street values - we uncover where London's wealthy are actually buying. We also answer common questions about the capital's prime property market and show you how to access the same Land Registry data we used for this research.

For an alternative look at London's property market, see our research into the cheapest areas to live in London.

Top 10 Most Expensive Streets in London

The ten streets are ranked by average sale price, from £29,883,333 at Whistler Square in Belgravia (SW1W) down to £11,618,600 at Lancer Square (W8).

Updated January 2026

Date range: 1st January 2020 to 24th November 2025. Based on latest Land Registry price paid data at the time of research. This table includes standard residential sales only (Category A transactions) to reflect genuine home purchases rather than portfolio or commercial acquisitions.

Note: Only streets with three or more residential property transactions during this period are included to ensure a representative average.

Whistler Square in Belgravia takes the crown as London's most expensive street, with an extraordinary average price of nearly £30 million. Part of the Chelsea Barracks development, this exclusive private square represents the pinnacle of modern super-prime living. Individual sales here have ranged from £16.7 million to £52 million.

The SW1 postcode dominates the top five. Whistler Square and Mulberry Square (both SW1W) sit alongside Grosvenor Place (SW1X), confirming Belgravia's status as the default address for international ultra-high-net-worth buyers. These locations offer something money struggles to buy elsewhere: genuine privacy, 24-hour security, and immediate access to the heart of Westminster.

Curzon Street in Mayfair (W1J) claims fifth place at £14.6 million average. This is old-money London, where Georgian townhouses sit alongside private members' clubs and the kind of restaurants where the bill comes without prices. Mayfair is part of the broader City of Westminster property market.

The list confirms that traditional wealthy strongholds remain dominant. Holland Villas Road in West London, Chelsea Square in SW3, and Tregunter Road in SW10 all command averages above £13 million. These are leafy, historic streets with large Victorian and Edwardian family houses. They attract buyers who want space, gardens, and an established neighbourhood feel rather than the concierge-service lifestyle of a new-build development.

Notably absent from the top 10 is The Bishops Avenue in Hampstead, often called "Billionaires' Row" in the press. While individual properties there have sold for substantial sums, the street doesn't have enough recent transactions to meet our minimum threshold, and its average is pulled down by smaller properties at the southern end.

London's Highest Individual Property Sales

The ten biggest single home sales in London since January 2020 all topped £28.7 million. The highest was £52 million, for a Belgravia townhouse on Whistler Square in April 2022. The townhouse is part of the Chelsea Barracks development.

Updated January 2026

Date range: 1st January 2020 to 24th November 2025. Based on latest Land Registry price paid data at the time of research.

Note: This table includes all residential properties sold during this period, including streets with single transactions, to capture significant outlier sales.

Knightsbridge claims second place with a £49.5 million sale completed in December 2024. This SW1X address, likely within the One Hyde Park development, confirms that demand at the very top of the market remains robust despite broader economic uncertainty.

The list reveals two distinct buyer profiles. First, there's the appetite for trophy apartments in branded developments. Sales on Mulberry Square, Grosvenor Square, and Curzon Street all represent this modern super-prime segment, where buyers pay a premium for concierge services, underground parking, and hotel-style amenities.

Second, there's continued demand for substantial family houses. The £31.25 million detached property on Holland Villas Road and the £29 million sale on Addison Crescent are both in W14. That puts two of London's ten highest individual sales in the same West London postcode. These are freehold houses with large gardens, something increasingly rare in central London.

The geographic spread is notable. While Belgravia and Knightsbridge dominate, we see significant transactions in Holland Park (W14, W11) and Mayfair (W1K, W1J). This breadth confirms that London's ultra-prime market isn't concentrated on a single street but spans multiple prestigious postcodes across the West End and South West London.

Record Breaking Streets - Total Value of Property Sales

Marsh Wall in Canary Wharf tops London's streets on total value, with over £323 million in sales across 406 transactions. The street sits in the financial district, where residential towers have turned a former docklands area into one of the capital's most active property markets.

Updated January 2026

Date range: 1st January 2020 to 24th November 2025. Based on latest Land Registry price paid data at the time of research.

Note: This table ranks streets by the cumulative value of all residential properties sold during the period.

Grosvenor Square shows the other end of the market. It generated £128 million from just 18 sales (an average of £7.1 million each). Marsh Wall achieved two and a half times that total through sheer volume, with an average sale price of around £796,000. Different markets, different buyers, but both generating significant wealth.

Nine Elms makes a strong showing. Carnation Way (SW8) claims second place with £150.5 million, reflecting the impact of developments like Battersea Power Station and the surrounding regeneration zone. Five years ago, this area barely registered on London's property radar. Now it's outperforming historic Mayfair addresses by total sales volume.

The South London and East London regeneration story dominates the top ten. Casson Square on the South Bank (SE1), Palmer Road in Wandsworth (SW11), and Bollinder Place in Islington (EC1V) all feature. These locations are attracting a new generation of wealthy professionals who prioritise river views, transport links, and modern amenities over period features and garden squares.

Horse Guards Avenue (SW1A) provides an interesting counterpoint. Just 10 sales totalling £105 million gives an average of over £10.5 million per property. This Whitehall address proves that when traditional prime London does transact, the values remain extraordinary. The street sits between the Ministry of Defence and the Thames, offering a level of prestige that new developments struggle to replicate.

For investors watching where London's property wealth is being created, this table tells an important story. The centre of gravity is shifting. While Belgravia and Mayfair retain their status at the top end, the sheer volume of money flowing through regeneration zones suggests these areas will increasingly compete for attention from international buyers and domestic wealth alike.

Where Do London's Millionaires Actually Live?

The City of Westminster had more £1 million-plus home sales than any other London borough, followed by Wandsworth, then Kensington & Chelsea. Across London there were 12,745 sales at £1 million or more. Those figures show where £1 million-plus homes were bought, which is not the same as where millionaires live. For that, the World's Wealthiest Cities Report 2025 puts London's US dollar millionaires at around 215,700. That's roughly one in every 41 Londoners with at least $1 million in liquid assets.

Top 10 Boroughs by £1 Million+ Sales

The City of Westminster leads by volume, with 1,408 sales above £1 million generating £4.51 billion. This borough encompasses Mayfair, Belgravia, and Knightsbridge, so its dominance is no surprise. What's notable is the average price of £3.20 million, confirming that Westminster buyers aren't just scraping over the million-pound threshold.

Wandsworth takes second place with 1,319 sales. This South West London borough has transformed over the past two decades. Areas like Battersea, Clapham, and Putney now command prices that would have seemed absurd a generation ago. The £1.68 million average suggests a mix of Victorian family houses and new-build apartments rather than the super-prime mansions of Westminster.

Kensington and Chelsea ranks third by transaction count but generates the second-highest total value at £3.60 billion. The £3.23 million average, the highest on this list, reflects the concentration of truly elite properties in areas like Chelsea, South Kensington, and Holland Park.

Top 10 Postcodes by £1 Million+ Sales

Battersea (SW11) had more £1 million-plus sales than any other London postcode: 516. The postcode takes in Battersea Power Station. This isn't traditionally "prime" London, but it's now firmly millionaire territory.

SW6 (Fulham) follows closely with 473 sales. The historic terraced houses between Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway have become the default choice for wealthy families who want space, good schools, and a village atmosphere without the stuffiness of Chelsea.

NW3 (Hampstead) represents a different buyer altogether. With 354 sales averaging £2.33 million, this is where London's creative and intellectual elite congregate. The area's literary and artistic heritage, combined with proximity to Hampstead Heath, creates an appeal that transcends pure property investment.

Perhaps the most interesting entry is E14 (Canary Wharf) at number 10. A decade ago, this postcode wouldn't have featured on any list of millionaire hotspots. Now it's generating 215 sales above £1 million, attracting a new generation of wealthy professionals who work in finance and tech.

The Super-Prime Market: £5 Million and Above

London recorded 502 sales above £5 million, and Chelsea's SW3 postcode had the most, with 43.

At this level, traditional prime London reasserts its dominance, with W8 (Kensington) and W11 (Notting Hill/Holland Park) behind Chelsea. These are the neighbourhoods featured in glossy magazines and period dramas. Large Victorian houses, private garden squares, and proximity to Hyde Park define the appeal.

The Belgravia postcodes (SW1X and SW1W) show the highest average prices in the super-prime segment at £14.00 million and £12.30 million respectively. These 50 combined sales represent the absolute pinnacle of the London market, where buyers are paying for history, security, and an address that needs no introduction.

St John's Wood (NW8) is worth noting. This leafy area north of Regent's Park attracts wealthy families who want detached houses with gardens, good schools, and a more suburban feel while remaining close to central London. The £9.77 million average reflects the premium commanded by genuine family homes with space.

For investors and market watchers, this data reveals where London's wealth is concentrated and how it's evolving. The traditional prime postcodes still dominate at the very top, but the £1-5 million market is increasingly spread across a wider geography, from Battersea to Canary Wharf.

How to find the most expensive streets in London

Here is the step by step process we followed to get the data on all of the highest priced property sales and most expensive streets across the capital.

1. Visit HM Land Registry price paid data set.
2. Select your postcodes and property types (we choose all property types; detached, semi-detached, terraced and flat/maisonette. We missed 'other' as this often includes commercial properties and we are only looking for residential homes.
3. Select your dates (we selected 01-01-2020 to the latest date available).
4. The select how many results you would like. You can limit it to 100 for example. We selected 'All'
5. Then download the data set and review for the highest sales

Note: HM Land Registry property transaction datasets can, on occasion, include duplicate listings. Remember to remove them, because duplicates that stay in can skew the data. This is especially a problem for average property prices on specific streets where there are low transaction volumes.

You can do the same for other postcode districts, towns and cities across England and Wales. We have done this for other areas around the country, like our reports on the most expensive homes in Manchester and the most expensive property in Birmingham. We have also ranked the most expensive streets in the UK, using sales from across England and Wales.

You can also test your feel for relative values in our daily house price comparison game, which compares confirmed UK property data across ten rounds.

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