Compare · July 2026
Essex vs Hertfordshire house prices
Essex is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £359,978 - £109,496 less than Hertfordshire. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Hertfordshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £359,978 | £469,474 |
| Annual change | -0.3% | +2.7% |
| Detached | £580,154 | £981,320 |
| Semi-detached | £377,869 | £561,616 |
| Terraced | £310,578 | £421,580 |
| Flat | £188,465 | £257,145 |
| First-time buyer | £290,322 | £366,218 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.