Compare · June 2026
Essex vs Somerset house prices
Somerset is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £281,571 — £79,697 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | Somerset | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £361,268 | £281,571 |
| Annual change | +1.2% | +4.5% |
| Detached | £583,148 | £459,097 |
| Semi-detached | £379,400 | £289,125 |
| Terraced | £309,968 | £233,473 |
| Flat | £189,896 | £135,680 |
| First-time buyer | £290,953 | £231,916 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.