Compare · June 2026
Essex vs Merseyside house prices
Merseyside is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £201,008 — £160,260 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Merseyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £361,268 | £201,008 |
| Annual change | +1.2% | +6.8% |
| Detached | £583,148 | £365,936 |
| Semi-detached | £379,400 | £231,853 |
| Terraced | £309,968 | £169,872 |
| Flat | £189,896 | £123,150 |
| First-time buyer | £290,953 | £177,868 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.