Summer is just around the corner which means many Britons will be preparing for trips to the seaside and beach holidays.
However, for some Britons, enjoying a beach holiday a couple of times a year isn’t enough. Relocating to the coast means Britons can spend the summer soaking in the sun while enjoying all the delights the seaside has to offer.
Brisk beach walks, tucking into fish and chips by the sea and being woken up by seagulls are just some of the many reasons why you should move to the seaside.
With this in mind, property experts at GetAgent delved into the data from their annual Sellers Report to find out which seaside towns in the UK are the most expensive and the most affordable.
Saltcoats, in North Ayrshire, Scotland was named the most affordable location in the UK, with homes on average costing buyers just £114,969.
The popular holiday resort is known for its pretty harbour and golden sandy beaches.
Saltcoats Beach, also known as Ardrossan South, is a wide, sandy beach that has stunning views over the Firth of Clyde and across the Isle of Arran.
The small, historic harbour dates back to the late 17th century and at low tide, residents can see fossilised trees across the harbour floor.
Irvine Bay, which is further along the coast, is particularly popular with tourists thanks to its 14-mile stretch of sandy coastline and various attractions.
Popular attractions in Saltcoats include a cinema, bowling, amusements, the Arti Farti Gallery and the town trail.
The second most affordable seaside town in the UK was Seaton Carew, in the North East of England which was followed by Blackpool in third place.
The most expensive seaside location in the UK is Sandbanks in Poole, Dorset. The area is famous for its white, soft sandy beaches, clear blue waters and expensive real estate.
The average property sells for a whopping 1.4million in Sandbanks and has been home to some famous faces over the years including Harry Redknapp, Graham Souness and Rick Stein.
Top five most affordable seaside towns in the UK:
1. Saltcoats, North Ayrshire
2. Seaton Carew, County Durham
3. Blackpool, Lancashire
4. South Shields, Tyne and Wear
5. Kilchattan Bay, Buteshire
Top five most expensive seaside towns in the UK:
1. Sandbanks, Dorset
2. Salcombe, Devon
3. Dartmouth, Devon
4. Padstow, Cornwall
5. Croyde, Exeter
