Many Brits dream of coastal living, picturing themselves strolling barefoot on pristine sands after a hard day's work. But for many, this remains an elusive dream as property prices in UK seaside towns soar to staggering levels. Beachside areas that have managed to dodge the surge in housing costs are now drawing significant attention.
Currently enjoying a surge in popularity is Newbiggin-By-The-Sea in Northumberland, where house hunters may soon find themselves priced out if they don't act swiftly. On Rightmove , the most affordable property in the town is a two-bedroom terrace on Emerson Road, listed at £55,000, followed by a two-bedroom flat on North Seaton Road for £69,950. The average sale price in Newbiggin-By-The-Sea stands at a modest £129,063, which is less than half the UK's average property price of £282,000.
Lawrence Jones, 62, a refuse collector for Newcastle City Council, moved to the area four years ago with his wife Michelle Jones, 52, after leaving nearby Shiremoor, reports the Express . "We sold our house and the idea was to move to Durham - but Newbiggin was the only place we could get a rental," he said. "Twenty years ago I wouldn't have been impressed as it was a little bit rough.
" Lawrence says he couldn't be happier in his new home, so much so that he bought a property within three months of moving in. He said: "You walk along the promenade and everybody speaks to you. It is so friendly.
" Ian and Sally Boot, both 72, hail from Nottingham and were vi.