It's difficult to get a foot on the property ladder these days unless you're extremely lucky (or earn the big bucks).

But if like us, you enjoy a good nose on property websites, eyeing up houses you can't afford, then you might be interested to know exactly where the most expensive streets in Southampton are.

According to property experts Zoopla, the average price of a three-bedroom house in Southampton is £277,754.

All of Southampton's most expensive streets are in the same three postcodes - so if you're looking for a bargain, this is where to avoid.

According to Zoopla's Zed Index these are the five most expensive streets in Southampton: 

  • Cowes Lane, Warsash, Southampton SO31 - £1,461,472

​​The average price has fallen 0.84% in the last three months and dropped 3.88% since 12 months ago. Flats in Cowes Lane sold for an average of £192,439 and terraced houses for £249,093.

  • Hook Park Road, Warsash, Southampton SO31 - £1,384,848

Flats in Hook Park Road sold for an average of £192,439 and terraced houses for £249,093.

  • Pinelands Road, Chilworth, Southampton SO16 £1,286,958

Property prices have fallen by 0.62% in the last three months and by 2.89% since 12 months ago.

  • Curbridge, Botley, Southampton SO30 - £1,276,925

Flats in Curbridge sold for an average of £161,757 and terraced houses for £234,019. 

  • Lands End Road, Bursledon, Southampton SO31 - £1,276,075

There is a fall of 0.84% in the last three months and fall of 3.88% since 12 months ago. Flats in Lands End Road sold for an average of £192,439 and terraced houses for £249,093.