Compare · June 2026
Essex vs London house prices
Essex is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £361,268 — £192,602 less than London. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £361,268 | £553,870 |
| Annual change | +1.2% | -2.5% |
| Detached | £583,148 | £1,162,231 |
| Semi-detached | £379,400 | £721,916 |
| Terraced | £309,968 | £640,508 |
| Flat | £189,896 | £431,036 |
| First-time buyer | £290,953 | £471,629 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.