Sitting alongside Regent's Park and Marylebone is a prestigious neighbourhood with white stucco villas and tree-lined avenues. With over 25 years of experience, Leon shares his insights on selling and letting the finest homes in the capital.
What’s the market looking like at the moment?
It is extremely active, we are seeing high demand from a wide range of buyers and tenants looking to move to this area. Every week we have over 100,000 people visiting the Dexters website. St John’s Wood has always been a strong local market with an international edge as it remains an affluent area and a desirable location.
Who are your typical buyers and tenants?
Families come here to put down roots as they are particularly drawn to the superb schools in the area. We attract a lot of interest from American clients due to the proximity to the American School. Other customers include business executives, diplomats and working professionals. We currently have 200,000 customers looking to buy or rent through us and due to our extensive database we often draw in buyers and tenants registered with one of our local offices.
Why is this area in such high demand?
Due to its proximity to central London and excellent transport links, many professionals, including bankers and lawyers, choose to live here. The area's peaceful environment combined with its accessibility makes it ideal for those working in the city. The presence of
Regent's Park only adds to its appeal for everyone. Home to luxurious properties with plenty of privacy, the area attracts celebrities, high-net-worth individuals and notable figures from the entertainment industry. It’s a desirable location for those seeking the perfect blend of luxury, convenience and a
village feel.
What advice would you give to buyers and tenants?
It’s important to do your research and consider the property types in your area of interest to identify what will best suit your needs and lifestyle. St John’s Wood is a great long-term investment and properties hold their value well. Investors can be confident in consistently receiving long-term tenancies as demand continues to outweigh supply. Our customers come from all over the world creating a competitive marketplace; it’s important to be prepared to act quickly so you don’t risk missing out on a property you love.
What are the most popular streets in your area?
Avenue Road is one of the area’s most elegant and premium streets. Known for its grand, luxurious mansions, the road is characterised by wide, tree-lined avenues and substantial, architecturally significant homes, many of which feature extensive gardens.
Hamilton Terrace is another picturesque leafy street that has a combination of large attractive houses and apartment conversions. Being ideally located between here and Maida Vale, it is a popular location for both families and professionals. Most famous is Abbey Road, which is well-known for the Abbey Road Studios and The Beatles' iconic 1969 album cover, you will often find fans recreating the famous zebra crossing photo! The street has a mix of period houses, mansion blocks and modern apartments, offering a leafy, suburban feel with transport links close by.
Find Leon and his team at Dexters St John's Wood.
