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Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years

Matthew Pearce · The Guardian · World
Published 13 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm·1 h ago·1 min read
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Exclusive: Homes demolished along east coast after being deemed too vulnerable to live in, figures reveal Seaside communities along the east coast of England have lost at least 183 homes to coastal erosion and landslides over the past 16 years, figures obtained by the Guardian reveal. After councils judged properties across the Yorkshire and East Anglian coasts too vulnerable to remain safely occupied, the homes were proactively demolished. Continue reading...

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