Property search data from Zoopla over the past 12 months has been analysed to reveal the most sought-after areas for a rental home in London.
The research found that Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs (E14 postcode area) were the most popular location for renters in the capital.
The ‘W2’ postcode district, which encompasses Paddington and Bayswater, was ranked the second most searched for location for a rental home in the capital whilst the postcode area including the South Bank, Bankside, Bermondsey & Waterloo (SE1) came third.
Battersea, where there are a number of new Build to Rent scheme being developed, entered the hotspot list, featuring as the 10th most requested London location for a rental property.
Annabel Dixon, spokesperson for Zoopla, said: “It’s perhaps no surprise that Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs has been highlighted as a popular choice for London renters. This area has long been associated with gleaming office towers, but it is now buzzing with new restaurants, bars, shops and homes, transforming it into a sought-after destination to live as well as work.”
Top 10 London areas for all rental properties
|
Rank |
Postcode |
Area |
|
1 |
E14 |
Canary Wharf/ Isle of Dogs |
|
2 |
W2 |
Paddington / Bayswater |
|
3 |
SE1 |
Southwark/Lambeth |
|
4 |
N1 |
Islington |
|
5 |
NW1 |
Camden |
|
6 |
E1 |
Whitechapel/Stepney Green |
|
7 |
SW6 |
Fulham |
|
8 |
NW3 |
North & East Hampstead |
|
9 |
NW6 |
Kilburn / West Hampstead |
|
10 |
SW11 |
Battersea |
Source: Zoopla, April 2019
Zoopla has also segmented the most popular rental searches by property type and number of bedrooms to reveal that E14 again topped the list for tenants looking for a one or two bedroom apartment in London.
Top 10 London areas for 1-2 bedroom rental flats
|
Rank |
Postcode |
Area |
|
1 |
E14 |
Canary Wharf/ Isle of Dogs |
|
2 |
SE1 |
Southwark/Lambeth |
|
3 |
E1 |
Whitechapel/Stepney Green |
|
4 |
N1 |
Islington |
|
5 |
W2 |
Paddington/Bayswater |
|
6 |
NW1 |
Camden |
|
7 |
SW11 |
Battersea |
|
8 |
SW6 |
Fulham |
|
9 |
SE16 |
Bermondsey/Rotherhithe |
|
10 |
E15 |
Stratford |
Source: Zoopla, April 2019
Londoners looking for larger properties to rent showed a strong preference for London’s outer zones, with eight of the ten most popular areas for searches on three and four bedroom houses located in the South West and North West of London.
Dixon added: “Renters searching for larger family homes in the capital showed a clear preference for the suburbs, with Colindale, Hendon and Kingsbury the most searched locations for three and four bedroom houses.
“These areas are ideal for young families looking for space to grow, with leafy surroundings and several well-regarded schools nearby.”
Top 10 London areas for 3-4 bedroom rental houses
|
Rank |
Postcode |
Area |
|
1 |
NW9 |
Colindale/Kingsbury/Hendon |
|
2 |
E17 |
Walthamstow |
|
3 |
SW16 |
Streatham |
|
4 |
SW19 |
Wimbledon |
|
5 |
SW6 |
Fulham |
|
6 |
NW11 |
Golders Green |
|
7 |
E6 |
East Ham |
|
8 |
SW17 |
Tooting |
|
9 |
NW10 |
Harlesden/Park Royal |
|
10 |
NW4 |
West Hendon/Brent Cross |
Source: Zoopla, April 2019
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