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£1 to spend a penny - the rising cost of Britain's pricey public toilets revealed

Eastbourne ranks as Britain's most expensive location for public toilets, with visitors paying £1 per visit according to data from the Great British Public Toilet Map. This seaside resort significantly exceeds the national average charge of 31p.
Nationally, roughly one in seven public toilets now charge users for access. Analysis reveals huge regional variations across Britain, with dozens of towns offering entirely free facilities despite maintaining extensive networks.
Other expensive destinations include Newbury, Hackney, and Norwich, where costs reach £0.75 and £0.60 respectively. These visitor-heavy areas rank among Britain's costliest places for public conveniences.
Conversely, towns like Banbury, Rochdale, and West Bromwich offer some of the cheapest facilities, with charges as low as £0.10. These locations provide significantly more affordable access than the nation's priciest spots.
Blackpool relies heavily on paid toilets, with 74% of its facilities requiring payment. Boston and Lytham similarly report 65% of their public toilets charge users, reflecting a broader trend in fee-based facility management.

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