Sandbanks Named UK's Most Expensive Seaside Town

Sandbanks in Dorset has been identified as the UK's most expensive seaside town, with average house prices exceeding £1.28 million, attracting wealthy buyers and celebrities due to its pristine beaches and exclusive amenities. Concerns about climate change and rising sea levels pose challenges to its long-term appeal. Other high-priced coastal spots include Canford Cliffs, Milford-on-Sea, and Hythe, the latter with a more accessible average house price of £466,898. In contrast, Saltcoats in Ayrshire is recognized as the UK's most affordable seaside town, with average property prices around £122,208. While popular resorts like Bournemouth and Brighton remain busy, quieter towns such as New Quay in Wales are increasingly valued for their natural beauty and family-friendly activities. The demand for seaside living, intensified by post-pandemic lifestyle changes, continues to drive up property prices in the UK's most sought-after coastal communities.