Living in Essex

Welcome to an excellent quality of life in Essex. 

Just a short commute from the capital, Essex offers first-time buyers and families so much more for their money; average house prices in Essex are £363,549¹ compared to £799,974 in the City of London. Thanks to working from home and hybrid working, being close to the office is no longer essential. 

Outstanding schools
With a wide range of outstanding state and independent schools on offer, there’s no wonder why Essex is a great place for families to thrive. 

Great connections
It’s a county that offers great connections and an amazing quality of life. Train services link Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street in just 30 minutes and Colchester in 50 minutes, whilst the Elizabeth Line will soon link Brentwood direct to central London in 45 minutes. 

Enjoy life 
Essex offers space for couples and families to thrive. Enjoy the best weekends out and about. Go crabbing at Brightlingsea or Mersea, hop on your bicycle or paddleboard and explore the great outdoors or head into one of the county’s cities for a shopping spree or a night on the town! 

Excellent quality of life
Essex offers a great quality of life, but don’t just take our word for it! Over the past two years a wide range of towns and villages across the county have topped the Sunday Times Best Places to Live² list, including, Dedham, Epping, Ingatestone, West Mersea and Saffron Walden. Chelmsford³ also made it on the best places to live for schools list thanks to its range of top state, grammar and independent schools. 

So, what are you waiting for? Come visit Essex and make it yours.