How much to live along the London Marathon Route
Local lettings and estate agency, Kinleigh, Folkard & Hayward, reveal the costs to live along the iconic route – from the start in Blackheath to Greenwich all the way to Tower Bridge
Sunday 26th April sees the iconic London marathon – the world’s biggest annual one-day fundraising event – return to the streets of London.
Today, local lettings and estate agency Kinleigh, Folkard & Hayward (KFH) is revealing how much it costs to live along the route.
Blackheath
The runners will start in Blackheath – a picturesque village-like neighbourhood in southeast London. Here, you can find a mixture of period and new-build properties close to great transport links.
The average rental price for a one bed is between the range of £1,300 – £2,000 per calendar month (pcm). For a two-bed, this increases to £1,600 – £3,000 pcm. A three-bed property can be found for £2,000 – £3,500 pcm on average.
Blackheath continues to command premium prices, with the average house price sitting around £995,634.
Charlton
Next along the route, around four to five miles in, is Charlton. This area is known for its good schools and transport links, as well as plenty of parking availability around the properties on offer.
The mix of properties include ex-local authority, modern and period. A one-bed in this area can cost from £1,200 – £1,600 pcm, whilst two-beds can cost in between the range of £1,500 – £2,500 pcm. For those looking for family or shared homes, a four-bed can cost around £2,000 – £3,000 pcm.
The average house price in Charlton is around £550,000 – £650,000.
Greenwich
Greenwich, which sits around the five to seven mark along the route, is well-known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to Maritime Greenwich.
A one-bed property here can cost around £1,500 – £2,600 pcm, with two-beds in the range of £1,850 – £3,500. Properties in Greenwich are a mix of new builds, period properties and ex-local authority, so there is something for everyone. A three-bed rental property in this area can cost from £2,200 – £4,000 pcm.
Thanks to riverside developments and a strong heritage appeal, Greenwich remains one of the highest-value southeast districts. The average house price here is £1,079,907.
Shad Thames and Tower Bridge
Just before the halfway point, runners will speed through the vibrant Shad Thames before crossing the world-famous Tower Bridge. Here, the average house price is around £840,000.
In Shad Thames, which is known for its unique character, blending historic architecture with modern developments and various cultural attractions, a one-bed apartment costs on average £2,200 – £2,800 pcm. They will often feature modern amenities and may have river views and are often former warehouses that have been converted into apartments.
Two-bed apartments in Shad Thames typically offer spacious living areas with high-end finishes. The average rent is £3,000 – £4,500 pcm. Lofts and penthouses, which have expansive layouts, incredible views of the Thames and can come with premium features such as private terraces, can cost between £4,500 – £7,000 pcm.
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