Most Expensive Seaside Town in the UK for Holiday Homes

November 16, 2024
Drone view of Salcombe in Devon

For British people looking to purchase a second house by the sea, this well-known resort has been ranked as the most costly.

According to Money Week, Salcombe in Devon is the most costly seaside area in the United Kingdom, with an average home price of £970,657, according to research conducted by Lloyds Bank.

Salcombe is well-known for its gorgeous beaches, charming town, and views of the coast.

One of the most popular places to see in the area is Hope Cove Beach. A visitor on Tripadvisor said: "A beautiful walk on the beach and Hope Cove itself has a lovely feel so makes for a pleasant few hours. There's a pub here, a fish and chip outlet and places for ice cream so boxes ticked!"

The town is also home to a harbour which is a much loved part of Salcombe by both locals and tourists.

One visitor on Tripadvisor said: "Salcombe is a very beautiful area, very scenic and tranquil atmosphere. We had a gorgeous Airbnb overlooking a beautiful setting and we were within walking distance to a lot of things. We enjoyed kayaking, surfing, some walking tour and lots of delicious sea food."

The data by Lloyds Bank was compiled by tracking the house price movements of about 198 coastal locations in the UK.

It found that the most expensive coastal locations in the UK were in the South West region.

With an average price of £970,657, Salcombe in Devon is the most expensive location for coastal property for the second year in a row. This is actually down by almost a fifth on the average price for the area in 2022, when the average price was £1.2 million.

In second place is Sandbanks in Dorset, the average price tag here is £957,739.

The top 10 most expensive coastal locations in the UK are:

  • Salcombe
  • Sandbanks
  • Padstow
  • Lymington
  • Dartmouth
  • Wadebridge
  • Lyme Regis
  • St. Ives
  • Budleigh Salterton
  • Kingsbridge