Queen's John Deacon owns a mansion in a leafy part of the UK

John Deacon lives in Putney

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Sarra Gray

By Sarra Gray


Published: 14/01/2024

- 05:00

John Deacon has enjoyed a quiet life in recent years

John Deacon found fame as the bass guitarist in rock band Queen.

He owns a home in a residential part of the UK's capital city.


John was born in Leicester but has spent many years living in London.

He mostly stays out of the limelight but is sometimes spotted near his home in Putney.

Putney

Putney is a residential part of London

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This is a leafy part of London that has easy access to the centre of the capital.

It is where the annual university Boat Race kicks off and it is home to Putney Heath, part of Wimbledon Common.

This is a great spot for dog walkers or for simply spending time around nature.

"Integral part of Wimbledon Common and extremely popular with dog walkers, families and other visitors," Woodland Trust stated.

"The lake is close by and the whole area is frequented by birds of many species.

"There are lots of oak, beech and birch as well as other varieties."

Many celebrities will set up camp in quiet parts of the UK for when they are not at work.

There are many area where famous faces have moved to including Putney, Notting Hill and Richmond.

Music legend Mick Jagger is famous across the world but chose to buy a property in the UK.

He owned a £13million Grade II listed house in Richmond upon Thames for many years.

Putney Heath

It is home to the peaceful Putney Heath

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John's Queen bandmate Brian May lives in a quiet British village with a "beautiful forest".

He lives in Windlesham where houses sell for around £1million.

The Surrey spot is just one hour out of London but has a small village feel.

There are plenty of outdoor activities where visitors can enjoy, such as the nearby Swinley Forest.

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