"A tranquil and leafy area of west London has been named as home to Britain's best high street by the property honchos at Knight Frank. The estate agents analysed high streets across the UK, examining just how desirable they were to home buyers. According to Knight Frank, the most coveted areas were home to independent boutiques, fitness studios, artisan bakeries and a strong sense of community. Having all that on your doorstep sounds rather nice, doesn't it?"
"'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,' said Sonia Cheng, an associate in Knight Frank's Wimbledon office. Wimbledon Village was able to clinch the number one ranking thanks to its winning mixture of green spaces, cultural offerings and food and drink establishments."
Knight Frank analysed high streets across the UK to assess desirability to home buyers, finding the most coveted areas host independent boutiques, fitness studios, artisan bakeries and strong community ties. Wimbledon Village in southwest London topped the ranking because of its village-like atmosphere, green spaces, cultural offerings and plentiful food and drink options. Local highlights include Wimbledon Common, Wimbledon Museum and the dim sum spot Good Fortune Club. Knight Frank noted the presence of posh chains such as Gail's and The Ivy. Proximity to the Village carries a premium, with prices about 30 percent higher. St John's Wood and Hampstead ranked second and third.
Read at Time Out London
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