A Modern Take on a Classic Game

Even if festive cheer is in short supply this year, many of us will still enjoy playing board games over Christmas. Have you ever wondered how the Monopoly board would look if it reflected today’s property market? Barratt London has the answers!

Only Six Locations Remain the Same

The 1936 London-based board would look very different if updated for modern property prices. Barratt Homes’ Around The Board Tour found that only six of the original 22 locations would stay in the same place. The biggest climber? The Angel Islington, which has jumped an incredible 15 spaces from the light blue squares to the more expensive green section.

The Biggest Climbers in Value

Joining The Angel Islington in the green positions are:

• Marlborough Street, which has jumped 10 spaces – the second-largest rise.
• The Strand, climbing seven spaces, making it the third-biggest mover.

Oxford Street Takes the Top Spot

Oxford Street, originally green, leapfrogs Mayfair to claim the most expensive position on the board. Meanwhile, Park Lane holds onto its spot as the second-most valuable location.

The Biggest Drops in Value

While some areas have skyrocketed in value, others have fallen:

• Mayfair, once the most prestigious space, drops 11 places to the orange section alongside Bow Street and Pall Mall.
• Bond Street falls by eight spaces into the red zone.
• Fleet Street experiences a similar decline, dropping from red to light blue.

The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

Not everything has shifted—Old Kent Road and Whitechapel Road remain the two cheapest locations on the board. While this Monopoly update is just a bit of fun, it’s a reminder of how much London’s property market has changed over the decades. And with the pandemic reshaping how we use both commercial and residential spaces, who knows what the next big shift will look like?