Bridget Jones’ one-bed flat in Borough triples in price since first film in 2001

As potentially the final chapter of Bridget Jones’ love life is set to unfold on screen, new data from the UK’s biggest property website Rightmove, shows that the average asking price for a one-bed flat in Borough, London – the heart of Bridget’s romantic escapades – has almost tripled in value since the first film premiered in 2001.

Back in 2001, when Bridget was navigating her diary entries and disastrous dates, the average asking price for a one-bed flat in Borough was £186,150.

Fast-forward to 2025, and a one-bed flat in Borough is now priced at £549,143, an increase of 195%.

Compared to the national average asking price of a first-time buyer property at £89,207 back in 2001, which has now increased by 155% to £227,212 in 2025.

Meanwhile, average first-time buyer property prices in London have increased by 196% from £167,998 in 2001 to £496,789 in 2025.

While Bridget’s love life may have had its twists and turns, it seems she’s managed to head upwards on the property ladder.

In the final film, Bridget’s new home is in Hampstead, where the average asking price for a home is £1,548,278.

Steve Pimblett, Chief Data Officer at Rightmove says, “Long-spanning franchises like Bridget Jones are a reminder just how much things have changed over the years, including property prices. While Bridget may be portrayed as not always having it quite together, looking back, a one-bedroom flat in the heart of London was a real achievement.”

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