Compare · June 2026
Essex vs Kent house prices
Kent is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £346,118 — £15,150 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Kent | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £361,268 | £346,118 |
| Annual change | +1.2% | +2.1% |
| Detached | £583,148 | £602,809 |
| Semi-detached | £379,400 | £378,122 |
| Terraced | £309,968 | £298,544 |
| Flat | £189,896 | £189,514 |
| First-time buyer | £290,953 | £284,544 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.