How Wimbledon property compares to other Grand Slam locations
The latest research from Benham and Reeves has revealed that property values in Wimbledon, home to the Wimbledon serves up more subdued house price growth than fellow Grand Slam locations
The latest research from Benham and Reeves has revealed that property values in Wimbledon, home to the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament, have fallen by almost 12% over the last year, making it the weakest-performing housing market of all four Tennis Grand Slam host locations.
The research analysed annual house price performance across residential areas associated with each of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. The study examined house price movements over the last 12 months in Wimbledon Village / Park in SW19 London (Wimbledon Championships), the Richmond and Southbank areas in Melbourne (Australian Open), Paris’s 16th arrondissement (French Open), and the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park area of New York (US Open).
As tennis fans turn their attention to SW19 for this year’s Wimbledon Championships, the local property market is telling a very different story. House prices across Wimbledon Village / Park have declined by almost 12% over the past year, making Wimbledon the only Grand Slam host location to see a fall in property values during the period analysed.
In contrast, Melbourne has delivered the strongest house price growth of any Grand Slam host market. Property values across Richmond and Southbank, the districts surrounding Melbourne Park and home of the Australian Open, have increased by an estimated 18.3% over the last year.
Paris has also enjoyed robust market growth. House prices within the French capital’s 16th arrondissement, home to Roland-Garros and the French Open, have risen by an estimated 7.1% over the same period.
Meanwhile, the area surrounding Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in New York, which hosts the US Open, has recorded a more modest but still positive annual increase of 3.8%.
The findings highlight a notable divergence between the housing markets surrounding the world’s leading tennis venues, with Wimbledon standing apart as the only Grand Slam location to experience a decline in property values over the last year.
However, this could present a rare opportunity for buyers and investors seeking exposure to one of London’s most prestigious and internationally recognised neighbourhoods. With Wimbledon continuing to attract strong demand, a temporary dip in form may offer an attractive entry point before the market regains momentum.
Marc von Grundherr, Director of Benham and Reeves, commented:
“Wimbledon is synonymous with prestige, global recognition, and some of London’s most desirable homes, which makes its recent house price performance particularly noteworthy.
“Prime markets often move differently to the wider housing sector and can be more sensitive to shifts in buyer sentiment, affordability considerations, and broader economic conditions.
“At the same time, the international appeal of Grand Slam locations remains clear. Whether in Melbourne, Paris, New York or London, these areas continue to benefit from global visibility, strong local identities, and long-established residential demand. As every tennis fan knows, form can be temporary, and property markets are no different.”
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