From a list of over 76 cities across the country, ten have been crowned Street Art Hotspots in research by Bromleys Art Supplies, thanks to their street art ‘density’. This is based on their number of street art murals, relative to their size.
In order, these are the Top 10 UK Cities where you’re most likely to find street art:
- 1. Portsmouth – nearly 8 street art murals per square mile on average
- Local hotspot: Southsea
- Researchers’ favourite: Phone Your Mum by MyDogSighs (find it at ///crib.canny.live)
- 2. Belfast – nearly 7 street art murals per square mile on average
- Local hotspot: Kent Street
- Researchers’ favourite: Keep Her Lit by ADW (find it at ///sleep.each.extend)
- 3. Nottingham– nearly 7 street art murals per square mile on average
- Local hotspot: Western Street in Nottingham
- Researchers’ favourite: A Stitch In Time by Kid30 (find it at ///shift.just.works)
- 4. Bristol – nearly 6 street art murals per square mile on average
- Local hotspot: Banksy Tour
- Researchers’ favourite: The Mild Mild West by Banksy (find it at ///part.follow.exist)
- 5. Plymouth – 5 street art murals per square mile on average
- Local hotspot: Stonehouse
- Researchers’ favourite: Adventure in your Imagination by The Rolling People (find it at ///smile.bank.define)
- 6. Manchester – nearly 5 street art murals per square mile on average
- Local hotspot: Northern Quarter
- Researchers’ favourite: Affleck’s Mosaics by Mark Kennedy (find it at ///fade.modes.vest)
- 7. Worcester – around 3 street art murals per square mile on average
- Local hotspot: Cripplegate Park
- Researchers’ favourite: Various artworks from Worcester Paint Festival (find it at ///corner.cities.half)
- 8. Southend-on-Sea – nearly 3 street art murals per square mile on average
- Local hotspot: Clarence Road car park
- Researchers’ favourite: An untitled mural by Aches (find it at ///richer.vine.sits)
- 9. Leicester – 2 street art murals per square mile on average
- Local hotspot: Short Street
- Researchers’ favourite: The whole area – various artworks by different artists (find it at ///mount.fully.bolt)
- 10. Aberdeen – just over one street art mural per square mile on average
- Local hotspot: Aberdeen’s Painted Doors Project
- Researchers’ favourite: Dunkin Go Nuts by KMG (find it at ///hurray.risks.pose)
Laureen Pattison, Marketing Director at Bromleys Art Supplies said:
“Seeing cities like Worcester and Leicester emerge from our research reminds us that great murals aren’t confined to the arguably more famous destinations, like London and Brighton, but also thrive in diverse and somewhat surprising places. Street art resonates with people because it’s accessible, unpretentious, and profoundly connected to its community, and murals can transform neglected spaces into something much more vibrant and lively that fosters a sense of pride. We see street art as something that’s greater than the sum of its parts; it’s a dialogue with its surroundings and a reflection of the city’s local identity.”
