Rightmove, the UK's largest property website, has unveiled the cheapest coastal area in Great Britain where homebuyers can snap up a property for well below the UK's average house price of £265,600.

According to the study, which analysed the prices of more than 200 coastal areas across Great Britain, Saltcoats in Ayrshire, Scotland is the cheapest coastal area, with an average asking price of £114,365.

The pretty town, which is located on the west coast of North Ayrshire, Scotland, is home to a picturesque harbour and golden, sandy beaches.

Visitors to Saltcoats Beach, which has a rating of four out of five on Tripadvisor, describe the beach as "beautiful" with "spectacular" views.

Anne posted on the site in 2021: "Been to Saltcoats many times to look at the fascinating geology in the rocks around the harbour which are easily accessible.

"The views out to sea are spectacular with not only Arran clearly visible but the Paps of Jura just north of the island when conditions are just right.

"There is free parking by the promenade and very important for me freely accessible public toilets.

"There is a fine walk from one end of the promenade to the other and also a very pleasant Main Street in the town."

Other people said the beach had "beautiful sunsets" and is the perfect spot for dogs to run around.

However, one recent review claimed the beach was "scruffy" in parts but that the views of the Isle of Arran were a "plus point".

Saltcoats town has a plethora of popular attractions including the Apollo Cinema, Basebowl Ten Pin Bowling and the Saltcoats Town Trail.

There are also a variety of restaurants, cafés and eateries as well as popular clothes shops and supermarkets.

Easington in County Durham was named the second cheapest coastal area in the UK (£122,520), and Peterlee in County Durham came in third (£124,593).

Peterlee was also the current price hotspot, with average asking prices in the area up by 15 percent compared to this time last year. However, average prices in Peterlee are still significantly lower than the regional average.

Top 10 cheapest coastal areas in the UK and their average asking price:

1. Saltcoats, Ayrshire - £114,365
2. Easington, County Durham - £122,520
3. Peterlee, County Durham - £124,593
4. Ashington, Northumberland - £132,660
5. Bootle, Merseyside - £133,197
6. Grimsby, Lincolnshire - £135,951
7. Girvan, Ayrshire - £139,547
8. Maryport, Cumbria - £140,437
9. Workington, Cumbria - £141,765
10. Hartlepool - £146,674