The top 5 most expensive places to live in the East of England

The East of England has a lot to offer, whether you’re looking for family-friendly attractions, local amenities or decent transport links.

The region spans many areas, including St Albans, Norwich and Cambridge, parts of which are very affluent.

While the average property price in the East of England is £540,839, you’ll need at least over a million pounds to afford one of the most desirable places in the region.

Rightmove has discovered the priciest places to buy in the East of England, based on data from May 2023.

Where are the most expensive areas to buy in the East of England?

Hertfordshire is the priciest area in the East of England as it dominates four out of five top spots.

Radlett

Radlett is one of the most affluent parts of Hertfordshire, featuring many mansions, with an average asking price of £1.33 million.

The village is near many good private schools and green spaces, including Aldenham Country Park, which spans 100 acres. It’s also a 20-minute train journey to London.

Radlett is popular with some celebrities as former residents include Simon Cole and ex-Girls Aloud member Cheryl.

Brookmans Park

Brookmans Park, a village in Hertfordshire, has an average asking price of £1.20 million.

It is filled with luxurious properties and is near the countryside but is only a 45-minute journey into London. Similar to Radlett, the village has attracted celebrities such as Alexandra Burke.

Cuffley

Next on the list of priciest places to buy is Cuffley, Hertfordshire, with an average asking price of £1.13 million.

The village is a 50-minute journey into London by public transport, and it offers easy access to many private schools.

It’s also good for family-friendly days out, as Broxbourne Woods and Paradise Wildlife Park are nearby.

Stock

Stock is the only area outside of Hertfordshire on this list, with an average asking price of £1.06 million.

The village in Essex features many independent pubs, restaurants, golf clubs, and Greenwoods Hotel and Spa, set in a 17th century manor house.

It takes around an hour to travel to London by public transport.

Chorleywood

Finally, Chorleywood, a village in Hertfordshire, has an average asking price of £1.05 million. It is just under an hour away from London by public transport.

It is surrounded by green spaces, including Chorleywood Common and Stocker’s Lake Nature Reserve, and offers local eateries and bars.

Before deciding where to settle down, it’s worth thinking about what you want for your new home, whether it’s green spaces, a short commute or local attractions.

It’s also a good idea to talk to a mortgage broker who will find the right deal for your needs.

See also:

The cheapest places to live in the East of England

The most expensive places to live in London

The most expensive places to live in the South East