Dorset’s sandbanks, famous for their golden beaches and luxurious lifestyle, retain their crown as Britain’s most expensive seaside. Despite a slight fall in average house prices, potential buyers may still expect to pay close to £ 1 million for a property in this particular coastal enclave.
The latest data of Lloyds Bank suggests that the average house in Sandbank is now £ 965,708. It represents a 3% reduction compared to 2023, or £ 33,595. However, Sandbanks continue to lead the bank’s coastal property League, which largely consists of places in the southwest of England. This continuous high value underlines the permanent appeal of Sandbank as a major coastal destination.
Sandbanks are known as a popular place for celebrities, it is accompanied by Upskell restaurants and arrays of glitzy nightlife.
The Salkomb in Dewon is second in the list with its galleries and boutiques, with an average house priced of £ 826,159 in 2024.
Foody hotspot padsto ranks third in Cornwall, in which buyers have paid an average of £ 715,974 and enjoyed their port and seafood scene to live there.
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, which is known for its art visual and architecture, ranks fourth with an average house price of £ 619,693.
Across Britain, the average price of a house along the sea was £ 295,991 last year – 1% below 2023 – Lloyds said.
Lloyds Coastal Holmes reviews were tracked House Price Movements in 197 coastal places.
The bank said that despite the small dip, prices in coastal cities increased by about fifth (18%) in five years from 2019.
For the cost of a property in Sandbank, depending on the average house prices, buyers can buy about nine houses at the cheapest seaside location in the lloyds list.
For buyers looking for a house on the sea shore at a more economical price, the average house of the campbeltown on the sightseeing kintyre perninsula in Argyll and Bute is priced at £ 103,078. Home Movers in the region can increase a toast for their new property with a drama of locally produced whiskey.
Other coastal areas at the low expensive end of the house price spectrum are also included on the Ile of Bute (with an average house priced of £ 111,764), the Great Combre on the Great Combre (£ 114,008), and also on the boute (£ 115,421) on the Port Banatine.
Amanda Breden, head of the hostage in Lloyds, said: “The coastal life continues a special appeal – whether it is a sea view, sandy beaches, or a slow glory of life.
“Our latest research shows the most exclusive seaside spots – such as Sandbank – still commands premium prices.
“In some of the most desirable coastal cities of Britain, the average prices in the last one year have come down slightly. But, in the long period, the prices are quite high – especially in the southwest, where the demand for lifestyle moves shapes the market.
“At the other end of the scale, there are still pockets of real ability – especially in Scotland, where buyers can find coastal houses for a fraction of the price. For those wishing to look beyond traditional hotspots, there are some hidden gems that provide great value and a strong sense of community.
“It is also important to identify that not all coastal areas share equal fate. Some seaside cities face important challenges, from seasonal economies to lack of affordable housing for local people.”
Lloyds used data from land registry and scotland registers for their research.
Britain’s most expensive seaside are the coastal places here, with the price of the average house in 2024, according to Lloyds:
1. Sandbanks, Southwest, £ 965,708
2. Salcomb, southwest, £ 826,159
3. Padsto, southwest, £ 715,974
4. Eldeburg, East of England, £ 619,693
5. Limangton, South East, £ 608,253
6. St. Mavas, Southwest, £ 552,198
7. Lime Razis, Southwest, £ 531,815
8. Budle Salterton, Southwest, £ 496,998
9. Dartmouth, Southwest, £ 495,643
10. Kingsbridge, Southwest, £ 484,986
With the price of average home in 2024, according to Lloyds, Britain has the least expensive coastal places:
1. Campbeltown, Argil and Butt, Scotland, £ 103,078
2. Roths, Argil and Butt, Scotland, £ 111,764
3. Millport, North Irshire, Scotland, £ 114,008
4. Port Banatine, Argil and Butt, Scotland, £ 115,421
5. Girvan, South Irshire, Scotland, £ 116,211
6. Greenock, Invert, Scotland, £ 117,751
7. Ardrosan, North Irshire Scotland, £ 124,532
8. Vick, Highlands, Scotland, £ 126,708
9. Stranar, Dummfrees and Gallow, Scotland, £ 128,888
10. Saltkot, North Irshire, Scotland, £ 129,194
England and Wales have the least expensive coastal places, according to Lloyds, with average home prices in 2024:
1. Nubigin-Bai-C, North East, £ 132,863
2. Fleetwood, North West, £ 146,338
3. Blackpool, North West, £ 146,764
4. Withernsea, Yorkshire and Humber, £ 148,402
5. Maryport, North West, £ 153,243
6. Seham, North East, £ 157,100
7. Blyth, North East, £ 158,265
8. Hartalpool, North East, £ 158,271
9. Cleethorx, Yorkshire and The Hambar, £ 166,909
10. Whitehaven, North West, £ 170,673
There are most here, followed by at least, expensive coastal places in each region or nation, according to Lloyds, with average home prices in 2024:
East Midlands
Chapel St. Leonards, £ 214,802
Signs, £ 202,559
East of England
Aldeburgh, £ 619,693
Lowestoft, £ 238,372
North east
Whitley Bay, £ 310,918
Newbiggin-by-the-SEA, £ 132,863
North West
Granz-Over-Sands, £ 308,419
Fleetwood, £ 146,338
Scotland
St. Andrews, Murali, £ 458,381
Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, £ 103,078
South east
Limangton, £ 608,253
East Couse, £ 239,605
Southwest
Sandbanks, £ 965,708
Plymouth, £ 248,668
Wales
The Mumbal, £ 417,043
Prestatin, £ 192,331
Yorkshire and Hambar
Whitbi/Robin Hood’s Gulf, £ 299,161
Withernsea, £ 148,402
