Compare · April 2026
Essex vs Hertfordshire house prices
Essex is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £356,189 — £110,409 less than Hertfordshire. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £356,189 | £466,598 |
| Annual change | +0.5% | +1.9% |
| Detached | £574,946 | £975,683 |
| Semi-detached | £373,682 | £557,713 |
| Terraced | £306,012 | £418,978 |
| Flat | £187,243 | £255,853 |
| First-time buyer | £287,401 | £364,521 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.