The Telegraph has named an Oxford road as one of the most desirable streets to live on in the whole of Britain.

According to the media outlet, even when the housing market is faltering and property prices falling, an unwavering desire to live a life of luxury means homes on Britain's gold-plated streets hold their value.

People will rent for two to three years waiting for the right house on the right street, says buying agent Jonathan Bramwell, and when one finally comes up it will often sell in secret.

“These homes don’t go anywhere near Rightmove. Our clients specify the house, I approach the owners discretely and they ask for a laughable price," says Bramwell, boss of The Buying Solution.

"This why NDAs [non-disclosure agreements] are becoming more commonplace – the purchaser does not want to be known as the person who paid the record amount on the street," he explains. 

For some, buying the worst house on the best street is the only way in. "It’s still a shrewd move. You can gain access to a desirable area packed with the characteristics and amenities that keep buyers coming back (and prices going up) but you can upgrade the home over time," says Chris Druce, research director at Knight Frank. 

Here is the Oxford road, as per the Telegraph.

Oxford road named among Britain’s 50 best streets to live on

Charlington Road - Oxford ~ Park Town

NEIGHBOURHOOD AVERAGE PRICE 2023 - £932,238

"The fuss in Park Town is all about the Dragon School – a co-educational, day and boarding prep school in 15 acres by the River Cherwell. These roads sit at the top of Park Town as it runs into Summertown.

"Ex-pupils at the Dragon School include Emma Watson and Hugh Laurie.

"These streets are the Notting Hill equivalent, but a 10-minute walk can literally save millions of pounds," says Bramwell."