Compare · June 2026
Essex vs West Midlands house prices
West Midlands is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £234,731 — £126,537 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | West Midlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £361,268 | £234,731 |
| Annual change | +1.2% | +3.3% |
| Detached | £583,148 | £415,648 |
| Semi-detached | £379,400 | £258,720 |
| Terraced | £309,968 | £209,964 |
| Flat | £189,896 | £139,749 |
| First-time buyer | £290,953 | £209,529 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.