Sell your house fast
in the East of England.
From Essex and Hertfordshire to Norwich, Ipswich, Cambridge and Peterborough, Bettermove buys houses across the East of England for cash. A firm offer within 24 hours, completion in as little as 7 days, and no fees, whatever the property or the postcode.
Sell your house fast in Chelmsford, Norwich and across the East of England
Average prices from the ONS, July 2026. Open a city guide for street-level prices, timescales and what a cash offer looks like there.
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House prices in the East of England in 2026
The East of England is an expensive market that has stopped rising. The regional average was £337,518 in July 2026, up just 0.5% on the year, well above the UK average of £273,000. Chelmsford (−2.3%), Norwich (−2.3%) and Thurrock (−0.9%) fell, Cambridge was flat at £475,000, and only Bedford (+3.9%), Stevenage (+1.8%) and Southend (+1.6%) posted meaningful growth.
On a £350,000 home the cost of a slow sale is real money: a 5% price cut is £17,500, and every month on the market adds mortgage interest, council tax and insurance. That is why a fixed cash offer, agreed on day one and completed on your date, appeals to sellers across Essex, Hertfordshire and East Anglia even when the headline figure is below an agent’s asking price.
We price every property against recent sold prices in its own postcode, so a Southend flat, a Norwich terrace and a Cambridge semi are each valued on their own market. And the trade-off is the same as anywhere: an estate agent sale in the East of England can take several months and can fall through, while a cash sale to Bettermove completes on a date you choose, in as little as 7 days, with no fees to pay.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, July 2026 (provisional). Local figures are based on fewer sales than national ones, so short-term moves can be more variable.
| Area | Average price | Annual change |
|---|---|---|
| East of England (region) | £337,518 | +0.5% |
| Cambridge | £475,000 | 0.0% |
| Chelmsford | £378,000 | −2.3% |
| Basildon | £367,000 | +0.6% |
| Bedford | £334,000 | +3.9% |
| Southend-on-Sea | £328,000 | +1.6% |
| Thurrock | £322,000 | −0.9% |
| Stevenage | £316,000 | +1.8% |
| Colchester | £298,000 | −0.5% |
| Luton | £285,000 | +0.5% |
| Peterborough | £235,000 | +0.2% |
| Norwich | £224,000 | −2.3% |
| Ipswich | £221,000 | +1.3% |
How it works
A fast house sale in the East of England, step by step
Bettermove is a genuine cash house buyer and we buy with our own funds, so there is no waiting for a buyer to be found or a mortgage to be approved. The process is the same whether you are selling in Chelmsford, Norwich or Cambridge.
1. Tell us about the property
Enter your postcode or call us. We ask a few questions about the house and your timescale, and look at recent sold prices in your street and area.
2. Get a firm cash offer within 24 hours
The offer is in writing, with no obligation. If it works for you, we instruct solicitors straight away and cover the legal fees. If not, you have lost nothing.
3. Complete on your date
Because there is no chain and no mortgage, we can complete in as little as 7 days. Most people choose a date that fits their move, and the money is in your account on the day.
Questions about selling fast in the East of England
How fast can I sell my house in the East of England?
With Bettermove you will have a cash offer within 24 hours of getting in touch, and we can complete in as little as 7 days once you accept. Many sellers in Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk choose a completion date a few weeks out to line up their move; the date is yours to pick.
Which parts of the East of England do you buy in?
All of it. We buy in Chelmsford, Norwich, Ipswich, Cambridge, Peterborough, Southend, Luton, Colchester, Basildon, Thurrock, Bedford, Stevenage, Harlow and Watford, and in the towns and villages across Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. If your property is in the East of England, we can make an offer.
What is the average house price in the East of England in 2026?
The Office for National Statistics puts the East of England average at £337,518 in July 2026, up 0.5% over the year. Chelmsford averages £378,000, Cambridge £475,000, Norwich £224,000 and Ipswich £221,000. Our cash offer is based on recent sold prices in your specific area, not the regional figure.
Do you buy higher-value homes, or only cheaper properties?
We buy across the price range. Homes in the East of England are often worth £300,000 to £500,000, and we regularly buy at that level, including larger family houses. The process and the timescale are the same whatever the value.
We buy across England and Wales
Ready to sell your home in the East of England?
Enter your postcode for a free, no-obligation cash offer. A firm figure within 24 hours, completion in as little as 7 days, and no fees to pay.
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