The UK’s most prestigious marina has been named, and houses there cost 61% more than the surrounding area. eXp UK uncovered the high cost of the nation’s “most idyllic marinas.”
The local estate agents company analysed the housing markets surrounding 21 of the UK’s most picturesque marinas to see how much more homebuyers can expect to pay when compared to the cost of buying within the wider local authority. Topping their list was Yarmouth Harbour in the Isle of Wight, with the highest house price premium in the country. The average house price within the PO41 postcode comes in at £455,743, which is 61.3% higher than the wider Isle of Wight average. The historic harbour is the second smallest town in Great Britain, with an ancient church and a picturesque wooden pier. It has a number of pubs, cafes and restaurants to enjoy, as well as a museum, country park and, and castle. eXp UK’s research shows that, across all locations analysed, the average property price surrounding a marina is £302,691, 12.7% higher than the current UK average of £268,652.
In second place is Lymington Yacht Haven in the New Forest, where homes average £596,957, a 44.7% increase compared to the local market.
Ardglass Marina in Newry, Mourne, and Down ranks third with a 33.2% increase, followed by Portsmouth’s Port Solent Marina at 32.5%, and Cornwall’s Port Pendennis Marina at 30.8%.
At the other end of the scale, buyers can find some of the biggest savings at Wick Marina in the Highlands, where homes cost 54.4% less than the wider local authority.
Portland Marina in Dorset offers a discount of 30.4%, Weymouth Harbour, also in Dorset, comes in 21.6% lower, Stornoway Marina in the Western Isles is 21.3% cheaper, and Poole Quay Boat Haven in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole sits 4.4% below the local average.
Adam Day, Head of eXp UK, commented: “The UK coastline is a magnet for homebuyers, whether it’s the promise of a peaceful retirement, a bolthole by the sea, or the practical benefits of being close to a marina for those who love life on the water.
“For the latter, marinas offer more than just convenience for boat owners; they’re lifestyle destinations in their own right, blending leisure, community, and natural beauty.
“However, our research shows that in many locations, this convenience translates into a notable house price premium, particularly in some of the UK’s most desirable and exclusive marina settings.
“The good news is that there are still pockets where buyers can enjoy the same lifestyle without paying over the odds, proving that coastal and marina living can be accessible to a broader range of budgets.”
