The stereotype of the 'Chelsea Tractor' is real, data suggests. MailOnline analysis shows Range Rovers are the most prevalent in London's most affluent postcodes. Up to 7.
6 per cent of cars – or one in 13 – registered in Chelsea, Belgravia, Holland Park and South Kensington are a luxury 4x4. Unsurprisingly, Range Rovers, which can cost upwards of £100,000, are also very popular in Virginia Water, Surrey, and in Sandbanks – the millionaire's paradise in Dorset. Meanwhile, Romanian budget brand Dacia, whose cars start at £13,795 and can be acquired for £125 a month, share almost 6 per cent of the market in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Your browser does not support iframes. Of the 10 postcodes where Dacias are most prevalent, nine are located in Scotland or Wales, our interactive map reveals. MailOnline got the data through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request sent to the DVLA.
It broke down the number of 15 popular brands of car registered by postcode area. Our analysis, however, excluded some manufacturers, including Audi, Toyota, Kia and exotic motors such as Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini and Aston Martin. We excluded postcodes with fewer than 1,000 cars because some areas only have a handful.
.. Matt Davis , Darren Boyle.