While seaside living is a goal for the majority of<\/a> Brits, a new report has revealed some locations are more sought-after than others.<\/p>\n Research by estate agent Yopa found that while many coastal hotspots continue to command hefty premiums, others have seen house prices tumble as the post-pandemic property boom cools. <\/p>\n And nowhere has the drop been steeper drop than in Seahouses, Northumberland<\/a>, where the average property price has plunged 38% year-on-year \u2013 the largest decline of the towns analysed.<\/p>\n Although other beachfront locations have also followed this downward trend \u2014 with Portmeirion, Wales<\/a>, next on the list with a 20.2% decline, followed by Cornwall<\/a>\u2019s Fowey at 18.3% \u2014 demand from buyers is resilient overall.<\/p>\n In fact, homes in Sandbanks, Dorset<\/a>, command an average of 75.6% more than the wider local authority average, while those in Padstow in Cornwalland Salcombe in Devon<\/a> come in at around 70% higher.<\/p>\n So what\u2019s causing this fall in Seahouses, and is it still considered a desirable place to live?<\/p>\n You can access completely fee-free mortgage advice with London & Country (L&C) Mortgages, a partner of Metro. 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Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n According to Yopa<\/a>, the average property price in Seahouses now sits at \u00a3259,346, down from \u00a3418,476 in March 2025.<\/p>\n Verona Frankish, the firm\u2019s chief executive, says this is likely a \u2018price correction\u2019, as \u2018many of Britain\u2019s coastal hotspots enjoyed exceptional levels of house price growth during the pandemic\u2019, but \u2018the market has normalised\u2019 in the years since.<\/p>\n Nathan Khider, founder of\u00a0Nathan K Real Estate<\/a> tells Metro<\/strong> that Londoners leaving the city for a seaside retirement created an \u2018artificial market\u2019, which has collapsed as people look towards spending their later years in areas with better \u2018access to transport, hospitals and doctors.\u2019<\/p>\n Saif Derzi, founder at Property Buyers Today<\/a>, also notes that while seaside locations still attract some interest, \u2018weaker or overpriced stock\u00a0is having to\u00a0be reduced to meet today\u2019s more cautious buyer demand.\u2019<\/p>\n In terms of this region more specifically, he tells Metro<\/strong>: \u2018Northumberland remains a very location-specific market, with stronger demand for good-quality homes in desirable rural, commuter and coastal spots, but more pressure on properties that are dated, overpriced or harder to mortgage. <\/p>\n \u2018I would not see this as a blanket market crash, but as a sign that buyers are being more selective.\u2019<\/p>\n Despite the recent dip in house prices, it\u2019s easy to see why Seahouses remains one of Northumberland\u2019s most popular seaside destinations. <\/p>\n The bustling fishing village is the gateway to the Farne Islands, where visitors can hop on a boat trip to spot grey seals, puffins and a wealth of other seabirds. <\/p>\n Back on land, the harbour is lined with fish and chip shops \u2014 including the top-rated Neptune Fish Restaurant or Lewis\u2019s Fish & Chips \u2014 along with an array of pubs, caf\u00e9s and independent shops.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the long sandy beach offering spectacular views of Bamburgh Castle and plenty of space for dog walks, picnics, and sunbathing (when the British weather plays ball, of course).<\/p>\n Seahouses also makes an ideal base for exploring the wider Northumberland coastline<\/a>, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty famed for its dramatic castles and windswept bays.<\/p>\n History lovers can explore nearby Bamburgh Castle or visit Lindisfarne, the tidal island known as the cradle of English Christianity, while outdoorsy types can tackle the Northumberland Coast Path or head to the watersports hub of Beadnell for kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, and wakeboarding.<\/p>\n As with many parts of the UK, residents of Seahouses have a wide range of opinions about what it\u2019s like to live there.<\/p>\n Having recently relocated to the area, Hayley Norris said in a local Facebook group<\/a>: \u2018I can hand on heart tell you you\u2019d never regret moving here. It\u2019s a stunning place, friendly locals, close to other towns, great pubs and restaurants too.\u2019<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Rachelle Watson commented<\/a> that they \u2018absolutely love it\u2019 in Seahouses, in particular due to the \u2018warm, friendly people\u2019, a sentiment echoed by Marina Hayfield who added: \u2018Best move we ever made\u2026 Really good community spirit here that you don\u2019t get in big towns anymore.\u2019<\/p>\n There are some criticisms though. On an r\/AskUK<\/a> thread about the best Northern seaside towns to relocate to, GrumpyOldFart74 called Seahouses and neighbouring Bamburgh \u2018coastal and nice\u2019, but warned they\u2019re \u2018very small and even further from anywhere.\u2019<\/p>\n Some on Facebook also lamented the lack of public transport options and distance from amenities like a hospital, while Reddit user, SparklePenguin24, recommended Amble<\/a> instead, writing: \u2018Seahouses is a ghost town in the winter, and when the tourists arrive it\u2019s terrible.\u2019<\/p>\n This viewpoint is backed up slightly by Liveable<\/a>, which scored it a C for transport and schools. However, with B+ ratings for amenities and outdoor space, as well as a low crime rate, it was deemed a \u2018nice place to live\u2019 \u2014 particularly for retirees or young professionals.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\tReady to start your homebuying journey?\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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\t<\/div>Property prices in Seahouses<\/h2>\n
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\t<\/div>What locals say about living in Seahouses<\/h2>\n
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