Compare · June 2026
Essex vs Hertfordshire house prices
Essex is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £361,268 — £109,605 less than Hertfordshire. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £361,268 | £470,873 |
| Annual change | +1.2% | +3.5% |
| Detached | £583,148 | £982,723 |
| Semi-detached | £379,400 | £562,917 |
| Terraced | £309,968 | £422,153 |
| Flat | £189,896 | £259,032 |
| First-time buyer | £290,953 | £367,428 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.