Houses for sale in Halstead, Essex
House Prices in Halstead
Properties in Halstead have an average house price of £359k and had 1,051 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Halstead is an area in Essex with 11,877 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £3.1M.
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Neighbourhoods in Halstead
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Property price trends in Halstead
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Halstead sold for £367,225 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 15,616 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have moved up over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £356,736, that's a rise of roughly 2.9%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 11.3% since 2021, a gain of around £37,427 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £277,719, so the typical sold price has climbed about 32.2% since then, roughly 2.8% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 3.3%.
Frequently asked questions about Halstead
What is the average price for a property for sale in Halstead?
The average price for a property for sale in Halstead is £358,749. This amount is 12% lower than the average price in Essex. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Halstead.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Halstead?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Halstead are The Colnes at an average of £800,000, Stour Valley South at an average of £562,166 and Gosfield And Greenstead Green at an average of £487,267.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Halstead?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Halstead are Halstead Trinity at an average of £284,015, Bumpstead at an average of £310,000 and Halstead St Andrews at an average of £318,499.
Which train stations are available in or near Halstead?
Some of the train stations available in or near Halstead are Bures, Braintree and Chappel and Wakes Colne.
Property Price Paid in Halstead by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £367,225 | 
2% |
31 Properties |
| 2025 | £360,149 |
0,4% |
328 Properties |
| 2024 | £358,622 |
1% |
356 Properties |
| 2023 | £356,736 | 
-1% |
336 Properties |
| 2022 | £358,654 |
8% |
442 Properties |
| 2021 | £329,798 | - |
646 Properties |
| 2020 | £329,645 |
8% |
444 Properties |
| 2019 | £303,310 |
-1% |
524 Properties |
| 2018 | £306,665 |
6% |
494 Properties |
| 2017 | £287,891 |
4% |
489 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Halstead
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £329,594.00 | 351 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £522,978.00 | 335 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £265,994.00 | 257 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £164,813.00 | 108 Flats |
Transport in Halstead
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