Compare · April 2026
Essex vs Merseyside house prices
Merseyside is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £199,644 — £156,545 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Merseyside | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £356,189 | £199,644 |
| Annual change | +0.5% | +4.4% |
| Detached | £574,946 | £364,463 |
| Semi-detached | £373,682 | £230,050 |
| Terraced | £306,012 | £169,164 |
| Flat | £187,243 | £121,594 |
| First-time buyer | £287,401 | £177,067 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.