Homeowners near nude beaches getting a bum deal on house prices
New analysis of house prices in the outcode areas of 39 of Britain’s best nudist beaches has revealed how carefree Brits are stripping thousands off the value of local properties as well as their clothes.
With the people of Britain hoping that a long, hot summer is just around the corner, we’re going to be descending on our favourite beaches in droves. But while most will be looking for sunny spots to paddle, eat ice cream, and build sandcastles, some of us have more specific beach requirements, namely the freedom to strip completely nude without fear of judgement.
Barrows and Forrester have analysed house prices in the outcode areas of 39 of Britain’s best nudist beaches and compared them to prices in the wider local authority (LA) areas to reveal how living close to a nudist beach can impact local house prices.
The results show that, on average, homes close to nudist beaches cost £308,476 compared to a wider LA district average of £324,450. This means living within a stone’s throw of a nudist beach will see your home command -£15,974, or -5%, less than the wider area.
In fact, of the 39 nudist beach postcodes analysed, 25 are home to a below-average house price when compared to the wider local authority.