To celebrate a year of Google Street View, Google asked the nation to vote for what they thought were the most picturesque streets in Britain.
Google’s criteria for street-selection stated that:
“The winning street should be uniquely British and visually charming. It could be vibrant, full of character, diverse, walker-friendly or architecturally interesting.”
…and Ed Parsons from Google said:
“The Google Street View Awards are aimed to celebrate the many fantastic streets that Britain has to offer, and the results reveal a diverse cultural landscape of food, fashion and beauty that puts the winning towns firmly on the map.”
More than 11,000 people voted for their favourites after the streets were short-listed by a panel of experts.
The top three streets, in order were:
1. The Shambles, York – Google Street View link
2. Royal Crescent, Bath – Google Maps View link
3. Grey Street, Newcastle – Google Street View link
We’ve added in the average home value on these streets based on current Zoopla.co.uk value estimates.
Google Street View Most Picturesque Street Shortlist 2010
| Street | Area | Average Value March 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | Chipping Campden | £683,525 |
| Broad Street | Ludlow | £582,106 |
| Royal Crescent | Bath | £512,977 |
| Grey Street | Newcastle | £346,636 |
| New College Lane | Oxford | £337,413 |
| Gold Hill | Dorset | £276,451 |
| Brunswick Square | Brighton and Hove | £274,315 |
| Pen Cei | Aberaeron | £240,923 |
| The Shambles | York | £168,048 |
| Main Street | Isle of Mull | £146,835 |
Source: Zoopla.co.uk
