Compare · April 2026
Essex vs West Midlands house prices
West Midlands is the cheaper of the two, with an average price of £234,635 — £121,554 less than Essex. Figures are from the official UK House Price Index.
| Essex | West Midlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Average price | £356,189 | £234,635 |
| Annual change | +0.5% | +2.0% |
| Detached | £574,946 | £416,320 |
| Semi-detached | £373,682 | £258,829 |
| Terraced | £306,012 | £209,906 |
| Flat | £187,243 | £139,068 |
| First-time buyer | £287,401 | £209,619 |
Green highlights the lower price / stronger growth in each row.