A leafy neighbourhood in London, world-famous for its tennis tournament, has been named as having the best high street in the UK. Wimbledon Village, located in Merton, a borough of south-west London, has long been one of the capital’s most prestigious addresses.
The area has been growing in popularity in recent years and has also become a highly sought-after destination for homebuyers. Wimbledon Village has been named the best high street in the UK by estate agent Knight Frank. Sonia Cheng, an associate at Knight Frank, said: “Despite being in the capital, it truly offers a village-like feel – people greet each other in passing, and there’s a real sense of community.” The pretty town centre is full of handsome period buildings and open spaces. It boasts boutique stores, upmarket cafes and bars, while retaining its village feel. It is home to chains such as Gail’s and The Ivy, but also has lots of independent shops such as Wimbledon Books, the Ad Lib Gallery, and Michael Platt jewellers.
Wimbledon also benefits from being well connected for transport, it is accessible by train, tube, bus and tram. It takes less than 20 minutes to get to London Waterloo by train.
The neighbourhood also has a weekly farmers’ market, taking place every Sunday, with local vendors selling fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, bread, and hot food.
The average house price in Wimbledon is between £824,234, according to Rightmove, and £864,535, according to Zoopla. Cheng said: “You can expect to pay around 30% more compared with some other parts of Wimbledon.”
It has been named as one of the best places to live in London by The Sunday Times for two years in a row, naming the Green, Parkside, Murray Road, and Belvedere Square as the best areas in Wimbledon as a whole.
Also making Knight Frank’s list of the UK’s best high streets are Marlow in Buckinghamshire, Clifton Village in Bristol, and St John’s Wood in London.
The estate agent used data to identify and rank the UK’s “timeless high streets” that offer “community health, prosperity, and enduring desirability”.
