Compare · July 2026
Essex vs West Midlands house prices
West Midlands is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £236,098 - £123,880 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | West Midlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £359,978 | £236,098 |
| Annual change | -0.3% | +2.9% |
| Detached | £580,154 | £418,235 |
| Semi-detached | £377,869 | £260,346 |
| Terraced | £310,578 | £211,862 |
| Flat | £188,465 | £139,370 |
| First-time buyer | £290,322 | £210,872 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.