The UK’s hottest property markets for 2025 have been revealed – and the biggest winners are London, Manchester, and Glasgow when it comes to most-searched-for locations, with Bristol and Edinburgh rounding out the top five.

The top ten most searched for locations, across homes for sale and rent, in the UK in 2025 were:

1.       London

2.       Manchester

3.       Glasgow

4.       Bristol

5.       Edinburgh

6.       York

7.       Bath

8.       Cornwall

9.       Liverpool

10.   Sheffield

The latest data from Rightmove, shows that when it comes to the capital, Wimbledon, Fulham, and Chiswick are the most-searched London locations for buyers in 2025. For renters, Canary Wharf, Clapham, and Fulham led the way.

The top ten most searched for locations in the capital for properties to buy in 2025 were:

1.       Wimbledon

2.       Fulham

3.       Chiswick

4.       Hampstead

5.       Chelsea

6.       Clapham

7.       Canary Wharf

8.       Walthamstow

9.       Richmond

10.     Battersea

For those looking for a sea view, Bournemouth, Eastbourne, and Worthing topped the list as the most searched for coastal areas in 2025.

The top ten most searched for coastal locations for properties to buy in 2025 were:

1.       Bournemouth

2.       Eastbourne

3.       Worthing

4.       Scarborough

5.       Weymouth

6.       Brighton

7.       Blackpool

8.       Hastings

9.       Southport

10.    Poole

And for those dreaming beyond UK shores, Spain, France, and Dubai were the most-searched-for overseas destinations, with Portugal and Italy close behind.

The top ten most searched for overseas destinations in 2025 were:

1.       Spain

2.       France

3.       Dubai

4.       Algarve

5.       Portugal

6.       Italy

7.       Bulgaria

8.       Cyprus

9.       Paphos

10.   Alicante

The top ten most searched for locations, across homes for sale and rent, in the UK in 2025 were:

1.       London

2.       Manchester

3.       Glasgow

4.       Bristol

5.       Edinburgh

6.       York

7.       Bath

8.       Cornwall

9.       Liverpool

10.   Sheffield

What have people been looking for?

For those looking to buy a home, a garage is the top feature home-buyers have been searching for in 2025. An annexe is second, and a garden is third.

For renters, the most important features that tenants are using Rightmove’s keyword sort tool to search for is a home that is pet-friendly, followed by a garage, and a furnished home.

Colleen Babcock, property commentator at Rightmove, said: “With billions of minutes spent on Rightmove each year, we have a unique window into the nation’s passion for property. Our review of the year spotlights some of the most popular trends from the year. From coastal escapes to overseas dream homes, this year’s most popular homes show that whether it’s a move or a moment of inspiration, people continue to love picturing their next move.”