EXCLUSIVE What is the most popular car in YOUR postcode? From Range Rovers in leafy Chelsea to Citroens in Cornwall, our interactive map reveals all...
Brands such as Ford and Vauxhall are most popular near their UK factories Range Rovers are most popular in urban locations - especially central London By Matt Davis and Darren Boyle Updated: 06:29 EDT, 6 October 2024 e-mail 3 View comments 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.
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