A coastal town has outperformed it’s nearest city in a comprehensive list of the best places to live in the UK. Whitley Bay, just a 25-minute drive from the Newcastle, has been ranked higher than the bustling city in a list of the most desirable locations to move to in England and Wales.
Whitley Bay is known for its beautiful beaches, thriving food and drink scene, and the independent Jam Jar cinema. Its Playhouse theatre continues to attract big names, including Jason Manford last year. One of the town’s most notable landmarks is the extensively renovated Spanish City Dome, home to the highly-rated fish and chip restaurant Trenchers, which recently came third in a national awards competition.
The average cost of a family home is £430,256, according to Garrington Property Finders’ data.
The rankings were compiled by Garrington, with Whitley Bay securing the 78th spot out of 1,429, while Newcastle trailed slightly at 128.
The top three spots in the 2024 guide were claimed by Twyford in Berkshire, Epsom in Surrey, and St Albans respectively.
Just a stone’s throw away from Tynemouth – dubbed the UK’s ‘coolest’ seaside town – Whitney Bay boasts an array of beaches and bars. Both towns are known for hosting the annual Mouth of the Tyne music festival, reports Chronicle Live.
Over recent years, the festival has seen performances from stars such as Rick Astley, Heather Small, Jack Savoretti and local lad Sam Fender, who headlined in 2019 before his debut album topped the charts.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
