The 5 cheapest seaside locations
This week sees the longest day of the year roll round again, with the promise of those lengthy twilight hours, and (hopefully) balmy all-day sunshine. And what better place to enjoy those extra hours of daylight than in a spot close to the seaside.
Our property expert, Tim Bannister, says: “The significant increase in interest for coastal areas during the pandemic continues to influence many buyer and renter choices for where to live today, particularly with flexible working further away from traditional cities now more of an option for many people.”
We’ve taken a look at the locations across Great Britain with the lowest average house prices, that are also found right on the coast.
So for extended daylight hours with an extra helping of surf (and maybe even a peachy-hued sunset), take a look at some of the homes for sale in the cheapest seaside locations.
| Area | Average asking price |
|---|---|
| 1. Saltcoats, Ayrshire | £113,395 |
| 2. Girvan, Ayrshire | £121,269 |
| 3. Blackpool, Lancashire | £147,244 |
| 4. Fleetwood, Lancashire | £154,560 |
| 5. South Shields, Tyne And Wear | £162,261 |
The cheapest seaside location: Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Found in Ayrshire, Saltcoats is the cheapest seaside location in Great Britain, with an average house price of £113,395: that’s less than a third of the national average, which is currently £372,812.
Find the Victorian town hall in the centre, as well as the 15th-century Ardrossan Castle and the expansive green space of Eglinton Country Park nearby. Homes include apartments found right on the beach, and Saltcoats’ quiet residential streets are filled with cottages.
Take a look at this home for sale in Saltcoats:
Zing Property Specialists Ltd, Glasgow
The second cheapest seaside location: Girvan, Ayrshire
Another Ayrshire town takes spot two: Girvan. This picturesque coastal town offers views of Ailsa Craig island, and the Firth of Clyde, and property types include traditional sandstone houses, large terraced homes and modern seafront flats. The average house price in Girvan is £121,269.
Take a look at this home for sale in Girvan:
Thomas Murray Property, Girvan
The third cheapest seaside location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Blackpool is home to the world-famous Tower Ballroom, annual illuminations and eponymous Pleasure Beach. Along with fairground fun, find property types including spacious Victorian townhouses with gardens, and an average house price of £147,244.
Take a look at this home for sale in Blackpool:
The Square Room, Fylde Coast
The cheapest seaside locations for renters
| Area | Average asking rent (per calendar month) |
|---|---|
| 1. Skegness, Lincolnshire | £659 |
| 2. Fleetwood, Lancashire | £685 |
| 3. South Shields, Tyne And Wear | £702 |
| 4. Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire | £713 |
| 5. Whitehaven, Cumbria | £719 |
The header image for this article was provided courtesy of Bruach Property, Girvan.
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