The latest edition of Rightmove’s Most Expensive Streets report reveals currently the most expensive roads to reside in Wales based on average asking price.
The analysis is based on Rightmove’s market leading data, with the UK’s largest choice of homes for sale and rent, and includes streets where at least five homes have been available for sale across January this year.
The address that is top of the list of Welsh streets has an average asking price of over double the next road on the list; Hollybush Road in the leafy and considered exclusive Cardiff suburb of Cyncoed. For more property stories sent to your inbox twice a week sign up to the property newsletter here.
The average asking price on Hollybush Road, according to the property website, is £1,237,500 with the next road placed at number two, Llanrwst Street in Conwy, recording a £583,745 average price.
According to Rightmove Hollybush Road is the most expensive street in Wales based on Rightmove’s criteria and data.
Along the winding, tree-lined road there are massive detached properties – a mix of period and modern – hiding behind huge gates. But anyone wanting to add the Cyncoed section of the street to their address details will need a budget just as big as the houses.
The road sits at the centre of Cyncoed and features numerous substantial properties set within extensive grounds on the hilly terrain behind imposing electric gates, though the area also provides more affordable family homes and flats.
The suburb, which lies within walking distance of Roath’s lively shopping and dining streets, falls within the catchment area of some of the capital’s finest schools and offers convenient access to the city centre and the M4.
Perhaps the most significant factor driving up property prices in Cyncoed is the area’s prestigious reputation within the capital and its varied housing stock spanning period properties to modern builds.
Mike Watkins, from Mr and Mrs Clarke estate agency, highlights that the street boasts a “wonderful mix of older homes with character alongside some impressive newer builds – many of which have swimming pools and are in the catchment area for Cardiff High School“.
He adds: “The street has a lovely leafy feel, with mainly detached houses that give you plenty of privacy.”
The area also includes the beloved Roath Park pleasure gardens, lake and parkland – an iconic destination in the capital that attracts regular visits from local residents as well as people from across the city.
James Thomas, from Savills Cardiff, also highlights the proximity of Cardiff golf club, which he describes as “one of the finest golf courses in south Wales”, and the nearby Lisvane and Llanishen reservoir offering additional options for outdoor activities.
Considering the UK as a whole, Winnington Road in Barnet, London, retains its top-spot position as 2026’s most expensive street in the UK with an average asking price of £12,538,095.
East Road in Elmbridge, Surrey, is the most expensive street outside of London and is the only street outside of London in the top 20. Drumsheugh Gardens in Edinburgh (£560,000) is the most expensive street in Scotland.
Colleen Babcock, Rightmove’s property expert says: “Britain’s most expensive streets always capture the nation’s attention and this year we see the return of Winnington Road in north London as Britain’s most expensive street based on asking prices.
“In fact, this year’s top 20 is taken up almost entirely by London addresses, showing the city still reigns supreme when it comes to ultra-prime property.
“For buyers looking for prestigious roads outside of the hustle and bustle of London, Elmbridge in Surrey is flying the flag for the rest of the country as the only area outside the capital to make the top 20 list.”
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