UK Seaside Property 2025: Sandbanks Tops Most Expensive List While Bargains Await in Scotland

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July 5, 2025

UK’s Priciest Seaside Town: Sandbanks (£1.28M Average)

🏖️ Sandbanks, Dorset remains the UK’s most expensive seaside town in 2025, with an average asking price of £1.28 million—three times the national average.

Why So Expensive?

✅ Celebrity hotspot (Harry Redknapp, Rick Stein)
✅ Stunning beaches & marina views
✅ Luxury apartments (avg. £1.25M buys a 3-bed flat)

📌 Other Top 5 Most Expensive (All South Coast):

Sandbanks, Dorset – £1.28M
Salcombe, Devon – £950K
Dartmouth, Devon – £795K
Padstow, Cornwall – £750K
Aldeburgh, Suffolk – £725K

(Source: Rightmove 2025 data)

Cheapest UK Seaside Towns (Under £100K!)

Looking for a budget coastal home? Scotland dominates the most affordable list:

🏡 Greenock, Scotland – £89,000 (cheapest in UK)
🌊 Port Glasgow, Scotland – £92,000
⚓ Millom, Cumbria – £115,000

💡 Why So Cheap?

Less tourist demand
Fewer luxury amenities
Remote locations

Seaside Property Trends in 2025

1. Post-Pandemic Demand Still High

📈 The “race for space” during COVID pushed prices up, and coastal demand remains strong despite hybrid work trends.

2. South vs. North Divide

📍 South Coast = Premium (Devon, Cornwall, Dorset)
📍 Scotland & North England = Bargains

3. Downsizers & Investors Drive Sales

👵 Retirees seek scenic coastal homes
💰 Investors target holiday rental hotspots

Is a Seaside Home Right for You?

✔ Pros:

🌅 Stunning views & relaxed lifestyle
📈 Strong rental potential (holiday lets)

✖ Cons:

⚠️ High prices in popular areas
🚗 Limited transport in remote towns
🌧️ Harsher weather in some regions

Final Thoughts: Coastal Living in 2025

🔹 Luxury buyers: Sandbanks & Devon remain top picks.
🔹 Bargain hunters: Scotland offers homes under £100K.
🔹 Investors: Check holiday rental demand before buying.

Will you be moving to the coast this year? 🏡🌊

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