League tables · England & Wales
League table · Price change over 12 months
Fastest-rising prices in Essex
Where are prices rising fastest? All 12 council areas in Essex ranked on price change over 12 months. 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 | Price change over 12 months | England & Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlow | +4.4% | 58th | |
| 2 | Rochford | +2.9% | 109th | |
| 3 | Uttlesford | +1.7% | 164th | |
| 4 | Braintree | +1.6% | 173rd | |
| 5 | Basildon | +0.6% | 211th | |
| 6 | Maldon | +0.3% | 217th | |
| 7 | Colchester | -0.5% | 239th | |
| 8 | Tendring | -1.4% | 268th | |
| 9 | Epping Forest | -1.6% | 273rd | |
| 10 | Chelmsford | -2.3% | 283rd | |
| 11 | Brentwood | -2.4% | 286th | |
| 12 | Castle Point | -4.3% | 301st |
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