1 min readBy Matthew Pearce
Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
By Matthew PearceZimbabwe

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.
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- Length
- 70 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 13, 2026
- Byline
- Matthew Pearce
- Source
- The Guardian