Houses for sale in Harwich, Essex


House Prices in Harwich

Properties in Harwich have an average house price of £245k and had 999 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Harwich is an area in Essex with 10,445 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £925k.


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Property price trends in Harwich

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Harwich sold for £225,687 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 14,333 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have softened over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £236,661, that's a fall of roughly 4.6%.

Looking back five years, average prices are down about 4.1% since 2021, a drop of around £9,630 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £174,025, so the typical sold price has climbed about 29.7% since then, roughly 2.6% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 3%.

Frequently asked questions about Harwich


What is the average price for a property for sale in Harwich?

The average price for a property for sale in Harwich is £245,083. This amount is 40% lower than the average price in Essex. There are 6,999 property listings for sale in Harwich.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Harwich?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Harwich are Stour Valley at an average of £535,000, Great And Little Oakley at an average of £323,812 and Dovercourt All Saints at an average of £315,000.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Harwich?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Harwich are Harwich East at an average of £175,021, Harwich & Kingsway at an average of £190,500 and Harwich East Central at an average of £224,079.


Which train stations are available in or near Harwich?

Some of the train stations available in or near Harwich are Harwich International, Dovercourt and Harwich Town.


Property Price Paid in Harwich by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £225,687
Price decrease
-11%
24 Properties
2025 £249,803
Price increase
0,1%
306 Properties
2024 £249,450
Price increase
5%
364 Properties
2023 £236,661
Price decrease
-7%
305 Properties
2022 £253,593
Price increase
7%
466 Properties
2021 £235,317
Price increase
8%
520 Properties
2020 £216,582
Price increase
5%
343 Properties
2019 £206,179
Price decrease
-3%
378 Properties
2018 £211,860
Price increase
5%
453 Properties
2017 £201,241
Price increase
14%
495 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Harwich

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 £246,294.00 288 Semi Detached Houses
Detached House £350,199.00 280 Detached Houses
Terraced House £193,329.00 318 Terraced Houses
Flat £127,172.00 113 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Transport in Harwich

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