Deal has been listed as one of the top ten up-and-coming seaside towns in the south of England due to its rise in house prices.

An online article written by the Telegraph says house prices in the Kentish town have grown 36.8% in the last ten years.

According to research by property group Savills, Deal is fourth on the list of other seaside towns, after Portslade whose house prices have risen by 44.2%, Southend-on-Sea by 40.3% and Cowes by 37.4%.

Property correspondent Anna White writes: “As the popular retreats such as Salcombe become more unaffordable - with an average house price of £658,330 - Savills said that Kent is becoming “the talked about region for seaside living” with Deal and Ramsgate leading the next wave of British coastal towns.”

Deal and Dover MP Charlie Elphicke has labelled Deal as a town on the rise - and not just a rise in house prices.

He said: “Deal is a great town and a wonderful place to live. A town of great history and character. We have a beautiful seafront, the amazing pier, an award-winning high street and so many great local businesses.

“Deal is a town on the rise. I am delighted it is getting the national recognition it deserves. Let’s hope even more people visit and fall in love with its charms.”

Ramsgate also features on the list with a rise of 44.5%.