While Tottenham Hotspur may have narrowly missed out on the Premier League title, its home turf claimed victory in London’s property market, topping house price growth rankings.
According to global real estate consultancy Knight Frank, areas surrounding Premier League stadiums in London saw significant property value increases, with Tottenham leading the way. Average house prices near White Hart Lane in north London surged by 18.4% last year. Experts suggest that values could rise even further if proposed rail links connecting north and south London come to fruition, improving the area’s accessibility.
West Ham United also saw a remarkable increase, with property prices around its stadium rising 13.2%. As the club transitions to the Olympic Stadium, its former ground is set for redevelopment into a residential community, further boosting demand in the area. Outside of London, Manchester City and Watford were the only two clubs to feature in the top five for house price growth, highlighting the capital’s dominance in real estate appreciation.
At the other end of the spectrum, Swansea City in Wales recorded the lowest growth, with prices rising just 1.8%. Meanwhile, despite a relatively modest 3.9% increase, properties near Stamford Bridge in Chelsea continue to command the highest prices, averaging £638,000—a testament to the prestige of west London’s real estate market.
“The findings not only demonstrate the huge differences in value throughout the U.K. but also the variety of performance and prices within London, where sub-markets are moving at significantly different speeds,” said Oliver Knight, a senior analyst at Knight Frank.
As for Leicester, which stunned the football world by winning the Premier League, its housing market has been slow to recover from the 2008 financial crisis, with prices only 1.2% higher than in 2007. However, Knight suggests that the city’s newfound footballing fame could provide an economic boost, attracting investment and increased spending as the club benefits from European competition revenue.
