Quaint village with ‘quietest beach’ named one of the UK’s poshest villages

Londoners are well-acquainted when it comes to posh. From well-stocked Whole Foods stores to a sea of Ganni shirts, there are subtle signs of wealth everywhere.

Now, one quaint village with the ‘quietest beach’ has been named amongst the poshest villages near London.

Though almost half of the village’s properties are holiday homes, Walberswick in Suffolk is a permanent home to just under 400 residents.

A quieter alternative to Southwold, the popular seaside town next door, it’s one of Suffolk’s many hidden gems.

Brace yourself, though: it’s been named ‘posh’ for a reason. According to data from Rightmove, over the last year properties in Walberswick came with an average price tag of £1,516,667. Ouch.

Semi-detached properties went for around £1,275,000, whilst detached properties sold for a whopping £2,000,000.

If you can cope with the eye-watering costs, though, Walberswick offers a slower pace of life to the hustle and bustle of London, with a dog-friendly beach where you often won’t encounter another soul for miles.

The research, compiled by Telegraph Money and Savills, assessed the villages’ ‘poshness’ based on the highest house prices, ‘best lifestyle amenities, connectivity and ‘aesthetic appeal.’

Meanwhile, Studham in Bedfordshire ranked as the ‘poshest’ village near London, credited for the ‘beautiful’ Studham Common as well as its hiking paths and primary school.

Elsewhere, Sunningdale in Berkshire came in second place, with an average house price of £1,462,199, and was noted for its ‘on-site Waitrose.’

Things to do in Walberswick

Found at the mouth of the River Blyth, Walberswick is a historic village famed for its beautiful coastline. In fact, between the 13^th century and World War I, it was a major trading port.

Want to try your hand at crabbing? Walberswick hosted the famous British Open Crabbing Championship every August until 2011, and though the village couldn’t cope with the crowds of visitors, there’s nothing to stop you attempting it solo.

Meanwhile, the village is home to a range of pubs, including the 600-year-old Bell Inn and The Anchor at Walberswick, famed for its champagne and oysters.

And if you’d like to see where your supper was caught, you’ll find freshly caught fish galore by the harbour.

And, of course, Walberswick is home to a beautiful beach, apt for a picnic or a swim during the warmer months.

If you want a taste of a bustling seaside town, Southwold is approximately one mile away, offering the famous Southwold Pier with its restored Victorian arcade games, the lighthouse, and the famous Adnams Brewery.

If you want to save on the walk, you can catch the ferry from Walberswick over to Southwold for a small fee.

This article was first published on April 8, 2024.

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