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Neighbourhood guide
The Saltings
Marsh, shingle and wide skies at the edge of the city.
The Saltings is where the city gives way to the estuary: salt marsh, shingle banks and a scatter of low houses facing the water. People come here to slow down, and more and more of them stay.
Estuary views
Marsh walking trails
Sailing club
Low-rise coastal homes
Fig. 01 — A view of the neighbourhood
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Living here
Days here follow the tide. The sailing club launches from the hard at high water, the marsh paths open up at low, and the light changes so quickly that most residents end up carrying a camera.
Building with care
The marsh is a protected landscape, so new homes are few and carefully placed. Planning here favours low, timber-clad buildings that sit beneath the skyline rather than above it.
Year-round living
The Saltings is no longer just for summer. Better insulation, wood-burning stoves and a growing café culture mean more people now live here all year.
Old timber groynes running out across the marsh
A row of white cottages at the end of a shingle spit
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Nearby
Sailing club and public slipway
Marsh trails and bird hides
A seasonal beach café
Village shop and post office
Getting around
A car or a bicycle is the easiest way to reach the city. A coastal bus serves the village; check seasonal timetables before relying on it.
A general guide, not verified travel information. Check operators for current routes and timetables.
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Homes here
Homes we have in this neighbourhood.
Listings change often. If nothing suits today, ask us to tell you when something does.
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Developments
What we’re building nearby.
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From the journal
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Read the latest notes from our design and research teams.
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Next steps