Camber named in top 10 places to move to in 2020

Compare My Move ranked more than 150 coastal locations on factors such as average house price, according to Zoopla, beach ratings based on reviews left on Google, median full-time salary, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS),️average temperature and precipitation, according to Climate-Data.org, and quality of beach water, according to the Environment Agency.

Camber came in 9th in the list.

Whitstable in Kent came top.

Dave Sayce, managing director at Compare My Move, said: “Increasing numbers of people are looking to ditch their lives in the city and relocate, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic, with many choosing to move closer to the coast in search of a more laidback way of life by the sea.

“It’s easy to see why, with the UK being home to some stunning seaside towns and villages, but upping sticks and moving to the coast can be an expensive choice not forgetting the hidden costs such as solicitors fees for buying a house.

“It’s interesting to see the top coastal destinations being located so close to London, offering popular places for stressed Londoners to escape to, while still having transport links into the big city.”

To view the research, go to www.comparemymove.com/coastal-relocations.

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