Compare · April 2026
Essex vs Kent house prices
Kent is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £344,765 — £11,424 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Kent | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £356,189 | £344,765 |
| Annual change | +0.5% | +0.4% |
| Detached | £574,946 | £602,331 |
| Semi-detached | £373,682 | £376,565 |
| Terraced | £306,012 | £297,081 |
| Flat | £187,243 | £188,187 |
| First-time buyer | £287,401 | £283,426 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.