The top 5 most expensive places to live in the South East
This article reveals the five most expensive places to buy property in the South East, but you’ll need over £1 million to afford these areas.
The South East is a popular region to live in the UK. If you choose your location carefully, you can travel into London in under an hour, making it ideal for commuters seeking competitive salaries.
One downside is that property prices typically tend to be higher than other areas in the UK.
Over the last year, property prices were, on average, £527,342.
Rightmove has crunched its data to find the priciest areas to buy in the South East, based on data from April 2024 – although you’ll need up to £1.68 million to live in these places.
Where are the most expensive areas to buy in the South East?
Surrey is the most expensive area in the South East as you’ll need over £2 million to afford one of the two priciest places.
| Area | Average asking price |
|---|---|
| Virginia Water | £1.68 million |
| Sunningdale | £1.28 million |
| Cobham | £1.24 million |
| Beaconsfield | £1.11 million |
| Esher | £1.07 million |
Virginia Water
If you want to live in Virginia Water, a village in Surrey, the average asking price of a home is £1.68 million.
Virginia Water is near Windsor Great Park, which features a two-mile lake, forests and gardens, making it popular with families. It’s also ideal for commuters as you can get a train into London in 40 minutes.
Sunningdale
Sunningdale is the one of two places on this list not located in Surrey.
Located in Berkshire, it has an average asking price of £1.28 million. You can travel to London in under an hour by train.
The village features many large and gated properties near attractions such as Windsor Castle. It has appealed to many celebrities in the past, including Gary Lineker and Agatha Christie.
Cobham
Next on the list is Cobham, a village in Surrey with an average asking price of £1.24 million.
Known as the 'Beverly Hills of Britain,' Cobham features many top schools and green areas, as well as independent and high-street restaurants and shops.
The village is around 45 minutes from London by train.
Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield, a market town in Buckinghamshire, has an average asking price of £1.11 million.
Famous writer Enid Blyton used to live in Beaconsfield, which has a good range of restaurants and shops, as well as attractions such as Odds Farm Park.
The market town is around 30 minutes from London by train.
Esher
Esher is a town in Surrey with an average asking price of £1.07 million.
It has a range of attractions nearby, including Hampton Court Palace, as well as green spaces and independent eateries.
Esher is only a half-hour journey from London by public transport.
Seek advice
When you’re looking for your new home, it’s vital that you consider more than just the price you’re paying so you don’t make an expensive mistake.
So, you should consider what you want from your property, whether that’s plenty of space, a garden or an easy commute. It’s also worth talking to a mortgage broker to find the best deal for you.
See also:
The cheapest places to live in the South East
The most expensive places to live in the South West
The most expensive places to live in London
The most expensive places to live in Yorkshire
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