News · 29 May 2026

Coastal house prices jump as UK market slows

House prices are climbing quickly in several UK seaside towns despite signs of a slowdown in the wider property market. New figures from Rightmove show Bootle in Merseyside recorded an 11% rise in average asking prices over the past year. Coastal areas in Wales also posted strong growth, with Llantwit Major seeing a 9% increase and Llanelli reporting prices up by 7%.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 May 2026 at 0:44

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