The desirable UK seaside towns where homebuyers are flocking to
Seaside towns in Merseyside and Wales are experiencing significant growth in property prices, contrasting with a national slowdown. Bootle leads this trend with an 11% increase in average asking prices over the past year. Despite these rises, many coastal areas remain more affordable than the national average.
- ▪Bootle in Merseyside has seen an 11% increase in average asking prices, reaching £141,680.
- ▪Crosby, another Merseyside town, experienced a 9% rise, with average prices at £330,900.
- ▪In Wales, Llantwit Major and Llanelli recorded increases of 8% and 7%, respectively.
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