Compare · June 2026
Essex vs Greater Manchester house prices
Greater Manchester is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £240,130 — £121,138 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Greater Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £361,268 | £240,130 |
| Annual change | +1.2% | +4.1% |
| Detached | £583,148 | £423,875 |
| Semi-detached | £379,400 | £273,582 |
| Terraced | £309,968 | £201,119 |
| Flat | £189,896 | £168,457 |
| First-time buyer | £290,953 | £211,985 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.