Houses for sale in Harwich, Essex
House Prices in Harwich
Properties in Harwich have an average house price of £244k and had 1,232 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.
Properties for sale in Harwich
Neighbourhoods in Harwich
Navigate through our locations to find the location of your next house in Harwich, Essex for sale or to rent.
- Beaumont And Thorpe
- Bradfield, Wrabness And Wix
- Great And Little Oakley
- Harwich East
- Harwich East Central
- Harwich West
- Harwich West Central
- Ramsey And Parkeston
- Harwich & Kingsway
- Dovercourt All Saints
- Dovercourt Bay
- Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston
- Dovercourt Tollgate
- The Oakleys & Wix
- Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland
- Stour Valley
Property price trends in Harwich
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Harwich sold for £234,570 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 14,567 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have held fairly steady over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £236,661, values are broadly unchanged.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 0.3% since 2021, a drop of around £747 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 34.8% since then, roughly 3% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 3.2%.
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 £243,550. This amount is 40% lower than the average price in Essex. There are 6,882 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 £512,916, Beaumont And Thorpe at an average of £380,000 and The Oakleys & Wix at an average of £352,500.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Harwich?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Harwich are Dovercourt Bay at an average of £151,875, Harwich East at an average of £171,290 and Harwich & Kingsway at an average of £190,333.
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
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £234,570 | -6% |
192 Properties |
| 2025 | £248,073 | -1% |
371 Properties |
| 2024 | £249,450 | 5% |
364 Properties |
| 2023 | £236,661 | -7% |
305 Properties |
| 2022 | £253,593 | 7% |
466 Properties |
| 2021 | £235,317 | 8% |
520 Properties |
| 2020 | £216,309 | 5% |
344 Properties |
| 2019 | £206,179 | -3% |
378 Properties |
| 2018 | £211,860 | 5% |
453 Properties |
| 2017 | £201,241 | 14% |
495 Properties |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £345,312.00 | 343 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £127,946.00 | 139 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £246,937.00 | 355 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £192,822.00 | 395 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Harwich
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