Compare · April 2026
Essex vs South West house prices
South West is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £302,618 — £53,571 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | South West | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £356,189 | £302,618 |
| Annual change | +0.5% | +3.5% |
| Detached | £574,946 | £494,978 |
| Semi-detached | £373,682 | £323,720 |
| Terraced | £306,012 | £264,272 |
| Flat | £187,243 | £173,083 |
| First-time buyer | £287,401 | £250,166 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.