Bridlington, a seaside town on the Holderness coast of the North Sea in the East Riding of Yorkshire, has been ranked by World Atlas as one of the best places to retire in Britain. The town, with a population of around 35,000, sits roughly 28 miles north of Hull and 34 miles east of York.
House prices significantly below national average
According to data from RightMove, houses in Bridlington have sold for an average of £192,181 over the last year. This is more than £80,000 below the average UK property price of £272,800.
Semi-detached homes in Bridlington sold for an average price of £184,908. Detached properties sold for an average of £284,232, with terraced properties fetching £157,168.
Beaches and historic Old Town
The town is known for its two expansive and clean sandy beaches – North Beach and South Beach. They are both ideal for daily walks, swimming, or watersports.
The Old Town sits separately from the traditional arcade-heavy seafront. Its cobbled streets, which doubled as the fictional Walmington-on-Sea in the Dad's Army film, are lined with independent shops and cosy pubs.
Bridlington Priory, a historic former medieval monastery, is located in the town. The site's roots trace back to the late 11th century and it currently serves as the active parish church of St Mary, showcasing both Norman and Gothic architecture.
What World Atlas says
World Atlas said: "Two long sand beaches sit on either side of Bridlington's harbour, and the harboor is still a working one, with crab and lobster coming onto the quay. The town has 34,845 residents and a promenade that suits a walk of any length."
It added: "It shares the East Riding housing market with Beverley, where the district average runs some £70,000 below the England figure, and that is unusual for an English seaside town of this size."
The website also noted: "Sewerby Hall and Gardens occupies a Georgian house in cliff-top grounds north of the town, looking back across Bridlington Bay, with walled gardens and a small zoo attached. Up the hill along High Street is the Old Town, the pre-Victorian half of Bridlington. The Priory Church of St Mary and the Bayle gatehouse anchor it. The chalk cliffs at Flamborough Head are a short bus ride out for anyone who wants a longer and windier walk."
Visitor reviews
Bridlington has a host of glowing reviews on TripAdvisor. Many people commend its beaches and historic Old Town as the main reasons to live or visit the area.
Happy Traveller said: "We were just visiting Yorkshire and a local told us about Bridlington Beach. It maybe a new favourite beach as we had ice cream, fish and chips, sand to play in, a train that goes up and down to the town and back and a proper promenade to walk on."
Albywon put: "I spent a couple of days in Bridlington and this beach is great. Not busy in Mid September and certainly stunning in the Sun. Great to wander along the promenade and observe."
Becky Allen Holland wrote in June: "The Bridlington Old Town is full of charm and history, with beautiful historic buildings and a relaxed atmosphere. We explored the Bridlington Old Town just before we go on the 3 half hr Yorkshire Belle boat trip during our 2 night holiday in Bridlington. The traditional pubs, independent shops, and cobbled streets make it a lovely place to wander and explore. It’s a great spot to experience the character of the town away from the busy seafront."
Carmow added: "The Old Town High Street is full of galleries, antiques shops, small independent businesses and tea rooms. Watch out for the Vintage and Christmas festivals held each year."
