New research from Yopa has revealed that properties with sea views across England cost well over £20k more than similar homes in the same area.

Both cities and coasts have seen average price rises of 41% since 2015.

Kingsbarns Beach commands the highest premium at 117%, with homes priced nearly £200,000 above Fife’s average

Buyer demand in the 50 priciest coastal locations rose by 8% over the past year.

Beach living in England ranges from luxury in the south to bargains in the north, with house prices differing by over 50%.

Flood risk is an increasingly critical factor for those choosing to invest in coastal properties.

Padstow, Perranporth, and Sandbanks have seen house prices fall by as much as -4.6% in a single year.

Average asking prices of over £1.5m have propelled the much sought-after coastal location beyond the reach of most house hunters.

Coastal hotspots have seen annual house price growth of 4.2% in the past 12 months, bucking the wider national trend that has seen British property values stagnate.

A new data study from Pikl Insurance has revealed that there are still plenty of profitable areas across the UK for those looking to take the leap.