Salterns Way in Poole is the South West's most expensive street

Salterns Way in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has emerged as one of the most expensive streets in the United Kingdom, with an average asking price of £2,460,000.

This revelation comes from a Rightmove report listing the UK's priciest residential streets for the year 2026, where Salterns Way ranks as a top location outside London.

Leading the list, Winnington Road in the N2 postal area of Barnet, London, claims Britain's most expensive street title with a remarkable average asking price of £12,538,095.

Within Scotland, Drumsheugh Gardens in Edinburgh's EH3 postcode takes the top spot with an average price of £560,000. Meanwhile, Cardiff's Hollybush Road stands as Wales's costliest with a £1,237,500 average.

Outside of London's bustling market, East Road in Elmbridge, Surrey, boasts an impressive average price of £8,795,714, making it the most expensive street outside the capital.

Colleen Babcock, a property expert at Rightmove, commented on the draw of such areas: "For buyers looking for prestigious roads outside of the hustle and bustle of London, Elmbridge in Surrey is flying the flag."

Salterns Way's noteworthy price tag highlights the desirability of homes within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, offering a picturesque living environment along England's south coast.

The South West region, represented by Salterns Way, is gaining recognition for its high-value residential properties, reflecting its appeal among buyers seeking luxury outside of major urban centres.

Ranking alongside elite streets like Newlands Avenue in Hertsmere and Congleton Road in Cheshire East, Salterns Way is an emblem of exclusivity in the South West.

Rightmove's comprehensive list showcases varying regional costs, illustrating the diverse property market across the UK. Alongside Salterns Way, the report includes notable entries such as Runnymede Road in Northumberland and Larch Avenue in Windsor and Maidenhead.

These findings underscore the wide spectrum of housing prices spanning the country, with each region offering distinct market value and appeal.

Salterns Way's standing as one of the UK's most expensive streets, specifically outside London, continues to carve out its reputation as a sought-after location for affluent buyers in the South West region.

Here are Britain’s most expensive streets, according to Rightmove, with the postal area and the average asking price:

1. Winnington Road, N2, Barnet, London, £12,538,095
2. Chester Square, SW1W, Westminster, London, £11,546,428
3. The Bishops Avenue, N2, Barnet, London, £8,930,650
4. Thurloe Place, SW7, Kensington and Chelsea, London, £8,904,545
5. East Road, KT13, Elmbridge, South East, £8,795,714

Here are the most expensive streets outside of London, according to Rightmove:

1. East Road, KT13, Elmbridge, South East, £8,795,714
2. Newlands Avenue, WD7, Hertsmere, East of England, £3,950,000
3. Congleton Road, SK9, Cheshire East, North West, £3,323,500
4. Larch Avenue, SL5, Windsor and Maidenhead, South East, £2,779,167
5. Salterns Way, BH14, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West, £2,460,000

Here are the most expensive streets in regions or nations, according to Rightmove:

• London, Winnington Road, N2, Barnet, £12,538,095
• East Midlands, Main Street, LE12, Charnwood, £1,238,571
• East of England, Newlands Avenue, WD7, Hertsmere, £3,950,000
• North East, Runnymede Road, NE20, Northumberland, £1,726,111
• North West, Congleton Road, SK9, Cheshire East, £3,323,500
• Scotland, Drumsheugh Gardens, EH3, City of Edinburgh, £560,000
• South East, East Road, KT13, Elmbridge, £8,795,714
• South West, Salterns Way, BH14, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, £2,460,000
• Wales, Hollybush Road, CF23, Cardiff, £1,237,500
• West Midlands, Tiddington Road, CV37, Stratford-on-Avon, £2,306,667
• Yorkshire and the Humber, Wigton Lane, LS17, Leeds, £1,317,857

Here are Scotland’s most expensive streets, according to Rightmove:

1. Drumsheugh Gardens, EH3, City of Edinburgh, £560,000
2. Falkland Street, G12, Glasgow City, £441,143
3. Henderson Street, FK9, Stirling, £382,167
4. Cumbrae Drive, KA7, South Ayrshire, £324,167
5. Main Street, EH37, Midlothian, £290,000

Here are Wales’s most expensive streets, according to Rightmove:

1. Hollybush Road, CF23, Cardiff, £1,237,500
2. Llanrwst Road, LL28, Conwy, £583,745
3. Heol Cae Pwll, CF71, Vale of Glamorgan, £537,500
4. West Road, CF36, Bridgend, £528,119
5. Fields Park Road, NP20, Newport, £504,992

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