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.


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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 More information
2026 £404,642
Price decrease
-26%
7 Properties
2025 £509,728
Price increase
16%
126 Properties
2024 £426,280
Price decrease
-12%
126 Properties
2023 £478,858
Price decrease
-15%
81 Properties
2022 £548,473
Price increase
14%
127 Properties
2021 £472,229
Price increase
12%
185 Properties
2020 £417,749
Price decrease
-5%
133 Properties
2019 £437,339
Price decrease
-4%
202 Properties
2018 £456,306
Price increase
8%
208 Properties
2017 £419,942
Price increase
8%
148 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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