Britain’s seaside hotspots are bucking the national trend with double digit price growth, it has been revealed.

Bootle in Merseyside tops the rankings with average asking prices up 11% year-on-year, according to the list compiled by Rightmove.

It is followed by Crosby in Liverpool, and Penarth in South Glamorgan, which have both seen 9% growth during the same period.

Welsh coastlines

Other coastal locations seeing strong price growth include Llantwit Major in South Glamorgan, up 8%, and Llanelli, in Carmarthenshire, up 7%.

This price growth compares to a national average drop of 0.3% in asking prices during the past year.

It highlights how some seaside locations are outpacing the national trend for price growth, according to Rightmove.

Mary-Lou Press, President of NAEA Propertymark, says: “Coastal living continues to attract buyers, particularly as many seaside locations still offer better value for money than larger cities and commuter hotspots.

“What stands out in this data is that many of the fastest-growing seaside markets remain relatively affordable, especially in parts of the North West and Wales.

“For many buyers, these areas can offer a balance of lifestyle, space and value.

“We’re continuing to see demand driven by flexible working and buyers reassessing where they want to live, but consumers should look beyond headline price growth and also consider factors such as transport links, local jobs, flood risk and ongoing housing costs.

The fastest-growing seaside markets show that demand for coastal homes remains resilient, even as overall UK price growth stays more modest.”

Rightmove went on to confirm that the average price of property coming to market in May this year is £378,304.

Colleen Babcock, Rightmove’s property expert, says: “The fastest-growing seaside markets this year show that demand for coastal homes remains resilient, even as overall price growth across the UK stays more modest.

“While some locations are seeing strong price increases, there are still many areas where living by the sea is more affordable, giving buyers a wider range of options depending on their budget.

“We’re also seeing that homes priced realistically continue to attract interest, particularly in locations where price growth is being supported by buyer demand.”