Compare · July 2026
Essex vs London house prices
Essex is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £359,978 - £190,059 less than London. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £359,978 | £550,037 |
| Annual change | -0.3% | -3.3% |
| Detached | £580,154 | £1,167,718 |
| Semi-detached | £377,869 | £724,106 |
| Terraced | £310,578 | £642,452 |
| Flat | £188,465 | £424,013 |
| First-time buyer | £290,322 | £466,851 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.