A seaside town in North Wales has been named among the best in the UK to move to in 2025.
From Portpatrick up in Scotland to Brighton in Southern England, the Daily Mail, with the help of My Baggage, has come up with a list of the best seaside towns to move to in 2025.
The list is based on a range of factors including:
- House prices
- Salary
- Sunlight hours
- Rainfall
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Introducing the list, the Daily Mail said: "Fresh, clean air, picturesque views and improved mental well-being - it's no surprise why so many Brits are turning to the tranquil allure of the UK's coastal towns.
"But which seaside town is considered the very best for the ultimate stress-free existence?"
Margate topped the list with a 'relocation score' of 98.83, followed closely by Whitby (97.6) and Whitstable (90.53).
The UK's best seaside towns to move to in 2025
The best seaside towns in the UK to move to in 2025, according to the Daily Mail, are:
- Margate (Kent)
- Whitby (Yorkshire)
- Whitstable (Kent)
- Llandudno (Conwy)
- Portpatrick (Dumfries and Galloway)
- Fishguard (Pembrokeshire)
- Brighton (East Sussex)
- Aldenburgh (Suffolk)
- Penzance (Cornwall)
- Portrush (Co Antrim)
Why Llandudno is among the best seaside towns to move to in 2025
Llandudno was one of two Welsh seaside towns, along with Fishguard, to feature on the Daily Mail's list.
It ranked fourth in the country behind only Margate, Whitby and Whitstable with a 'relocation score' of 88.1.
Llandudno was ranked based on a range of factors, and this is how it scored:
- Average house price: £284,945.32
- Median Annual Salary: £85,050
- Annual Average Sunlight Hours: 1457.51hrs
- Annual Average Rainfall: 1114.68mm
- Median Download Speed: 198.3Mbps
- Number of Restaurants Per 1k Residents: 10
- Relocation Score: 88.1
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There is plenty to see and do in the North Wales coastal town, from taking a walk along the Llandudno Pier or around the Great Orme to seeing a play at Venue Cymru.
If you fancy a meal or a few drinks, there are plenty of highly-rated restaurants or bars to visit, including the likes of the Cottage Loaf, Osbourne House and Da Venezia.
For more details about the UK's best seaside towns to move to in 2025, visit the Daily Mail website (a link to which can be found above).
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