A street in one of Britain's most iconic seaside towns has become a homebuyers' haven, with properties being snapped up six weeks faster than the national average.

Prospective buyers are flocking to trendy Margate in Kent to purchase properties in the small coastal town, whose star-studded residents include British indie rock legend and Libertines' co-frontman Pete Doherty.

Westbrook Gardens, just a few yards from the beach with stunning sea views, is the towns fastest selling street.

It takes just 102 days to sell a home there and within that postcode - which is nearly one and a half times the national average of 147 days, according to research by estate agent Upstix.

After enjoying decades as one of Britain's favourite seaside destinations, Margate went into a period of decline.