"Sea views have always been a highly sought-after feature for homebuyers, and our latest research highlights just how much more people are willing to pay for one"
- Colleen Babcock - Rightmove
Homes with a sea view in Great Britain are, on average, £88,106 more expensive than those without, according to new research from property platform Rightmove.
The average asking price for a home with a sea view stands at £363,181. By contrast, homes in coastal areas without a sea view are listed at an average of £275,074, creating a price premium of 32%.
The analysis examined over 200 coastal locations across the country, comparing asking prices for properties that offer a sea view against those that do not. The data reveals notable regional differences in how much buyers are willing to pay for a coastal outlook.
Regionally, the East Midlands tops the list with a sea view premium of 68%. Properties offering coastal views in this area have an average asking price of £428,330, significantly above the regional average for coastal homes without such a feature. The South West follows with a 44% premium, while Scotland comes in third at 43%.
Torbay in Devon is the area with the highest number of homes listed with a sea view. It also sits in the South West, the second-highest region by premium percentage. Bournemouth and Cornwall take second and third place for the availability of sea view properties.
Rightmove also identified the ten locations where homebuyers are most likely to find a property with a sea view, based on listings available in 2025:
Torbay
Bournemouth
Cornwall
Isle of Wight
Hastings
Folkestone
Brighton
Thanet
Tendring
North Yorkshire
“Sea views have always been a highly sought-after feature for homebuyers, and our latest research highlights just how much more people are willing to pay for one,” said Colleen Babcock, property expert at Rightmove. “The East Midlands claims top spot as the region with the highest price premium for homes with a sea view at 68%, compared to homes with a sea view in the South East, which has a much lower sea view premium of 22%.”
She continued, “A contributing factor for this difference could be the exclusivity of properties with a sea view in these areas.”
Mary-Lou Press, NAEA Propertymark President, said, “This is encouraging news for those who own seaside properties, as their homes carry significant value. The surge in people working remotely since the pandemic has no doubt resulted in an increase in demand for properties with seaside views.
“However, the price premium added to seaside homes is determined by many variables like location, the quality of the view, and the overall appeal of the area. Although a sea view can be a sought-after and valuable feature, it’s important to be aware of the elements that affect its value. Conducting thorough research on the specific market is crucial before making any purchasing decisions.”
