Compare · April 2026
Essex vs Greater Manchester house prices
Greater Manchester is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £237,064 — £119,125 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Greater Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £356,189 | £237,064 |
| Annual change | +0.5% | +2.5% |
| Detached | £574,946 | £419,646 |
| Semi-detached | £373,682 | £269,917 |
| Terraced | £306,012 | £198,632 |
| Flat | £187,243 | £165,950 |
| First-time buyer | £287,401 | £209,444 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.