New research shows that not only does a celebrity neighbour push up house prices in an area but it ranks equally alongside a good takeaway and a place of worship on a house-hunter's wish list, say UK estate agents. It even scores higher than a thriving residents' association or a well run Neighbourhood Watch.

And according to the latest biennial Cappuccino Test Report commissioned by the One account, the current account mortgage specialist, estate agents may have a point. A quarter of estate agents think a celebrity neighbour adds around £4,000 to the value of a property and one in 25 think that an A-list celebrity can add up to £50,000.

The report also highlights the UK's celebrity hotspots as identified by estate agents:

1. London (apart from Chelsea) – home to Kate Moss, Kylie Minogue, Jude Law and Madonna.
2. Manchester – Corrie actors and Cold Feet's John Thomson are residents.
3. Hale, Cheshire – footballing stars from Manchester United live there.
4. Surrey – the place cricketer Phil Tufnell and Sir Cliff Richard live.
5. Cotswolds – home to Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes.
6. South Devon – inhabitants include Rik Mayall, Jennifer Saunders and Billy Bragg.
7. Chelsea – home to Liz Hurley, Chris Evans and Hugh Grant.
8. North Cornwall – inhabitants include Rick Stein.
9. Home Counties – think Bob Geldof in Faversham and Posh and Becks in Hertfordshire.
10. Berkshire – Paul Daniels thinks "it's magic" living there.