With its golden beaches and associations with luxury lifestyles, Sandbanks in Dorset has been identified as Britain\u2019s most expensive seaside location.<\/p>\n
Home buyers wanting to move to Sandbanks will not get much change from \u00a31 million typically, with the average house price sitting at \u00a3965,708 last year, according to Lloyds.<\/p>\n
The bank said while the average house price in Sandbanks has fallen by 3%, or \u00a333,595, compared with 2023, it still sits at the top of its coastal property league, which is dominated by locations in the South West of England.<\/p>\n
Sandbanks is known as a popular location for celebrities, with it array of upscale restaurants and glitzy nightlife.<\/p>\n
Salcombe in Devon, with its galleries and boutiques, is second on the Lloyds list, with an average house price of \u00a3826,159 in 2024.<\/p>\n
Sandbanks is known for its golden beaches (Andrew Matthews\/PA Archive) <\/p>\n
Foodie hotspot Padstow in Cornwall is third, with buyers paying \u00a3715,974 on average to live there and enjoy the charm of its harbour and seafood scene on a daily basis.<\/p>\n
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, known for its arts scene and architecture, is fourth with an average house price of \u00a3619,693.<\/p>\n
Across Britain, the average price of a home by the sea was \u00a3295,991 last year \u2013 down 1% compared with 2023 \u2013 Lloyds said.<\/p>\n
The Lloyds Coastal Homes Review tracked house price movements in 197 coastal locations.<\/p>\n
Despite the small dip, prices in coastal towns increased nearly a fifth (18%) over the five years from 2019, the bank said.<\/p>\n
Purchasers could buy around nine homes in the most affordable seaside location on the Lloyds list, based on average house prices, for the cost of one property in Sandbanks.<\/p>\n
Aldeburgh in Suffolk is fourth on the list compiled by Lloyds (Jonathan Brady\/PA) <\/p>\n
For buyers looking for a home by the sea at a more affordable price, Campbeltown on the scenic Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll and Bute has an average house price of \u00a3103,078. Home movers to the region can raise a toast to their new property with a dram of locally-produced whisky.<\/p>\n
Other coastal areas at the less expensive end of the house price spectrum include the Rothesay on the Isle of Bute (with an average house price of \u00a3111,764), Millport on Great Cumbrae (\u00a3114,008), and Port Bannatyne also on Bute (\u00a3115,421).<\/p>\n
Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages at Lloyds, said: \u201cCoastal living continues to hold a special appeal \u2013 whether it\u2019s the lure of sea views, sandy beaches, or a slower pace of life.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur latest research shows the most exclusive seaside spots \u2013 like Sandbanks \u2013 still command premium prices.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn some of the UK\u2019s most desirable coastal towns, average prices have dipped slightly over the past year. But, over the longer term, values remain significantly higher \u2013 especially in the South West, where demand from lifestyle movers continues to shape the market.<\/p>\n
The average house price in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, is \u00a3103,078 (Alamy\/PA) <\/p>\n
\u201cAt the other end of the scale, there are still pockets of real affordability \u2013 particularly in Scotland, where buyers can find coastal homes for a fraction of the price. For those willing to look beyond the traditional hotspots, there are some hidden gems offering great value and a strong sense of community.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s also important to recognise that not all coastal areas share the same fortunes. Some seaside towns face significant challenges, from seasonal economies to a lack of affordable housing for local people.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lloyds used data from the Land Registry and the Registers of Scotland for its research.<\/p>\n
Here are Britain\u2019s most expensive seaside locations, with the average house price in 2024, according to Lloyds:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Sandbanks, South West, \u00a3965,708<\/p>\n 2. Salcombe, South West, \u00a3826,159<\/p>\n 3. Padstow, South West, \u00a3715,974<\/p>\n 4. Aldeburgh, East of England, \u00a3619,693<\/p>\n 5. Lymington, South East, \u00a3608,253<\/p>\n 6. St Mawes, South West, \u00a3552,198<\/p>\n 7. Lyme Regis, South West, \u00a3531,815<\/p>\n 8. Budleigh Salterton, South West, \u00a3496,998<\/p>\n 9. Dartmouth, South West, \u00a3495,643<\/p>\n 10. Kingsbridge, South West, \u00a3484,986<\/p>\n Here are Britain\u2019s least expensive coastal locations, according to Lloyds, with the average house price in 2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, \u00a3103,078<\/p>\n 2. Rothesay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, \u00a3111,764<\/p>\n 3. Millport, North Ayrshire, Scotland, \u00a3114,008<\/p>\n 4. Port Bannatyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, \u00a3115,421<\/p>\n 5. Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland, \u00a3116,211<\/p>\n 6. Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, \u00a3117,751<\/p>\n 7. Ardrossan, North Ayrshire Scotland, \u00a3124,532<\/p>\n 8. Wick, Highlands, Scotland, \u00a3126,708<\/p>\n 9. Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, \u00a3128,888<\/p>\n 10. Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, Scotland, \u00a3129,194<\/p>\n Here are England and Wales\u2019s least expensive coastal locations, according to Lloyds, with average house prices in 2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, North East, \u00a3132,863<\/p>\n 2. Fleetwood, North West, \u00a3146,338<\/p>\n 3. Blackpool, North West, \u00a3146,764<\/p>\n 4. Withernsea, Yorkshire and the Humber, \u00a3148,402<\/p>\n 5. Maryport, North West, \u00a3153,243<\/p>\n 6. Seaham, North East, \u00a3157,100<\/p>\n 7. Blyth, North East, \u00a3158,265<\/p>\n 8. Hartlepool, North East, \u00a3158,271<\/p>\n 9. Cleethorpes, Yorkshire and the Humber, \u00a3166,909<\/p>\n 10. Whitehaven, North West, \u00a3170,673<\/p>\n Here are the most, followed by the least, expensive coastal locations in each region or nation, according to Lloyds, with average house prices in 2024:<\/strong><\/p>\n East Midlands<\/strong><\/p>\n Chapel St Leonards, \u00a3214,802<\/p>\n Skegness, \u00a3202,559<\/p>\n East of England<\/strong><\/p>\n Aldeburgh, \u00a3619,693<\/p>\n Lowestoft, \u00a3238,372<\/p>\n North East<\/strong><\/p>\n Whitley Bay, \u00a3310,918<\/p>\n Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, \u00a3132,863<\/p>\n North West<\/strong><\/p>\n Grange-over-Sands, \u00a3308,419<\/p>\n Fleetwood, \u00a3146,338<\/p>\n Scotland<\/strong><\/p>\n St Andrews, Fife, \u00a3458,381<\/p>\n Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, \u00a3103,078<\/p>\n South East<\/strong><\/p>\n Lymington, \u00a3608,253<\/p>\n East Cowes, \u00a3239,605<\/p>\n South West<\/strong><\/p>\n Sandbanks, \u00a3965,708<\/p>\n Plymouth, \u00a3248,668<\/p>\n Wales<\/strong><\/p>\n The Mumbles, \u00a3417,043<\/p>\n Prestatyn, \u00a3192,331<\/p>\n Yorkshire and the Humber<\/strong><\/p>\n Whitby\/Robin Hood\u2019s Bay, \u00a3299,161<\/p>\n Withernsea, \u00a3148,402<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With its golden beaches and associations with luxury lifestyles, Sandbanks in Dorset has been identified as Britain\u2019s most…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":133017,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5018,3,4],"tags":[58581,748,58582,393,4884,58366,58370,1144,58583,58365,712,58585,28908,58584,16,15,1764],"class_list":{"0":"post-133016","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-britain","8":"category-uk","9":"category-united-kingdom","10":"tag-argyll-and-bute","11":"tag-britain","12":"tag-coastal-locations","13":"tag-england","14":"tag-great-britain","15":"tag-house-price","16":"tag-lloyds","17":"tag-northern-ireland","18":"tag-rothesay","19":"tag-sandbanks","20":"tag-scotland","21":"tag-seaside-location","22":"tag-south-west","23":"tag-south-west-of-england","24":"tag-uk","25":"tag-united-kingdom","26":"tag-wales"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114573685873909729","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133016","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=133016"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/133016\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/133017"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=133016"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=133016"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=133016"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}