Compare · April 2026
Essex vs South East house prices
Essex is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £356,189 — £20,630 less than South East. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | South East | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £356,189 | £376,819 |
| Annual change | +0.5% | +0.3% |
| Detached | £574,946 | £679,907 |
| Semi-detached | £373,682 | £411,203 |
| Terraced | £306,012 | £321,496 |
| Flat | £187,243 | £206,838 |
| First-time buyer | £287,401 | £297,703 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.