League tables · England & Wales
League table · Average house price
Most affordable homes in Essex
Where are homes cheapest? All 12 council areas in Essex ranked on average house price. Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, July 2026.
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Not a better-or-worse measure: cheap can mean good value or low demand. Ranked to answer the question, not to judge the place.
| # | Area | Average house price | England & Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tendring | £259,568 | 129th | |
| 2 | Colchester | £297,824 | 165th | |
| 3 | Harlow | £319,860 | 185th | |
| 4 | Braintree | £328,477 | 195th | |
| 5 | Castle Point | £356,579 | 223rd | |
| 6 | Basildon | £367,233 | 226th | |
| 7 | Chelmsford | £378,080 | 232nd | |
| 8 | Maldon | £389,529 | 235th | |
| 9 | Rochford | £412,543 | 248th | |
| 10 | Uttlesford | £476,329 | 276th | |
| 11 | Brentwood | £514,480 | 286th | |
| 12 | Epping Forest | £525,719 | 288th |
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