Compare · July 2026
Essex vs Greater Manchester house prices
Greater Manchester is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £240,808 - £119,170 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Greater Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £359,978 | £240,808 |
| Annual change | -0.3% | +3.6% |
| Detached | £580,154 | £425,077 |
| Semi-detached | £377,869 | £274,760 |
| Terraced | £310,578 | £202,364 |
| Flat | £188,465 | £167,236 |
| First-time buyer | £290,322 | £212,722 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.