Houses for sale in Stansted, Essex
House Prices in Stansted
Properties in Stansted have an average house price of £469k and had 340 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Stansted is an area in Essex with 3,476 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2M.
Properties for sale in Stansted
Neighbourhoods in Stansted
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Property price trends in Stansted
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Stansted sold for £404,642 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 5,048 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £478,858, that's a fall of roughly 15.5%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 14.3% since 2021, a drop of around £67,587 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £387,904, so the typical sold price has climbed about 4.3% since then, roughly 0.4% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 2.3%.
Frequently asked questions about Stansted
What is the average price for a property for sale in Stansted?
The average price for a property for sale in Stansted is £469,285. This amount is 15% higher than the average price in Essex. There are 1,866 property listings for sale in Stansted.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Stansted?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Stansted are Stansted North at an average of £541,644 and Birchanger at an average of £493,322.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Stansted?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Stansted are Stansted South at an average of £409,148 and Stansted South & Birchanger at an average of £470,000.
Which train stations are available in or near Stansted?
Some of the train stations available in or near Stansted are Stansted Mountfitchet, Elsenham and Stansted Airport.
Property Price Paid in Stansted by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £404,642 | -26% |
7 Properties |
| 2025 | £509,728 | 16% |
126 Properties |
| 2024 | £426,280 | -12% |
126 Properties |
| 2023 | £478,858 | -15% |
81 Properties |
| 2022 | £548,473 | 14% |
127 Properties |
| 2021 | £472,229 | 12% |
185 Properties |
| 2020 | £417,749 | -5% |
133 Properties |
| 2019 | £437,339 | -4% |
202 Properties |
| 2018 | £456,306 | 8% |
208 Properties |
| 2017 | £419,942 | 8% |
148 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Stansted
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flat | £246,646.00 | 41 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £458,525.00 | 78 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £673,658.00 | 110 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £356,551.00 | 111 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Stansted
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