Compare · June 2026
Essex vs South East house prices
Essex is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £361,268 — £19,112 less than South East. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | South East | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £361,268 | £380,380 |
| Annual change | +1.2% | +0.3% |
| Detached | £583,148 | £684,369 |
| Semi-detached | £379,400 | £415,568 |
| Terraced | £309,968 | £325,638 |
| Flat | £189,896 | £208,369 |
| First-time buyer | £290,953 | £300,540 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.