REGIONAL INSIGHT
Edward Welton
Head of Thames Valley & the Chilterns Sales
The market we deal in is quite a resilient one. Schooling remains a real clincher for many wanting to move to the country. People still want to put their children through certain schools, which makes our market quite different from others. The Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex areas are desirable choices for those making their first foray into the countryside from the city as it’s easy to get in and out of London – around an hour by car or rail. The opening of the Elizabeth Line has further accelerated this, particularly for our Beaconsfield and Henley offices. Not only are there stunning properties in these areas, but they’re set against beautiful landscapes and are close to market towns.
“The opening of the Elizabeth Line has further accelerated this [foray into the countryside]. Not only are there stunning properties in these areas, but they’re set against beautiful landscapes”
Highest value sale in 12 months to October 2022
£30m
SQUARE FOOT
Average size of a property sold in 12 months to October 2022 (£2m+)
3
Michelin-starred restaurants
Change in average sale price in 12 months to October 2022 vs five-year average
Outstanding schools and nurseries
96
Average sale price, 12 months to October 2022 (£2m+)
Where do buyers come from? £2m+ exchanges year to October 2022
South East
London
North East
North West
South West
12 months to October 2022 vs five-year average (£2m+)
RECENTLY SOLD IN THAMES VALLEY & THE CHILTERNS
Here are some of our recent successes in the Thames Valley & the Chilterns market