Compare · July 2026
Essex vs South East house prices
Essex is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £359,978 - £20,900 less than South East. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | South East | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £359,978 | £380,878 |
| Annual change | -0.3% | +0.2% |
| Detached | £580,154 | £687,877 |
| Semi-detached | £377,869 | £416,447 |
| Terraced | £310,578 | £325,681 |
| Flat | £188,465 | £207,581 |
| First-time buyer | £290,322 | £300,075 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.