Best Estate Agents in Hornchurch

2 postcodes · Greater London

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The market

The Hornchurch property market

Over the last 12 months, 616 homes sold across Hornchurch’s 2 postcode districts, at a median sold price of £475,000. That’s up 3.3% on the year before. Semi-detached homes make up the largest share of recent sales.

£475,000
Median sold price
last 12 months
£488,984
Average sold price
last 12 months
616
Homes sold
last 12 months
+3.3%
Year on year
median price
What sells in Hornchurch Sales Median price
Semi-detached 231 £521,000
Terraced 188 £453,500
Flat / Maisonette 112 £272,750
Detached 71 £750,000
Other 14 £382,500

Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for RM11, RM12. Updated monthly.

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The ranking

Top estate agents in Hornchurch

Ranked by the AgentSeeker Score, which weighs Google reputation, fee competitiveness, live listing activity and local market standing. See the full Hornchurch ranking →

1
Balgores
34 live listings · your fee: 1.7%
76/100
2
Lux Homes
21 live listings · your fee: 1.7%
72/100
3
Chalk Street Estates
18 live listings · your fee: 1.7%
66/100
4
Davis Estates
16 live listings · your fee: 1.6%
62/100
5
Beresfords
14 live listings · your fee: 2.0%
54/100

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What would you pay in Hornchurch?

Adjust the sale price and fee to see what you'd actually hand over (and keep) on a Hornchurch sale.

£
%
Agent commission
£8,095
You keep
£468,056

Illustrative. On AgentSeeker, the percentage shown is a total, not a headline. The agent doesn't add VAT on top at contract stage, so the number you drag on the slider is the full commission you'd actually pay.

Finding the Right Estate Agent in Hornchurch

Choosing the right estate agent in Hornchurch can make a real difference to how quickly your home sells and the price you achieve. Hornchurch has a range of local and national agents, but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across the 2 postcode districts that make up the area.

AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Hornchurch on what can be observed rather than what they say about themselves: their Google reputation, the fee, how much they are currently selling in your postcode district, and how they rank against their neighbours.

Want the cost side specifically? See a full breakdown of estate agent fees in Hornchurch, from 1.4% in 2026, with worked examples and how local fees compare to the UK average.

Looking for ranked picks? Our best estate agents in Hornchurch for 2026 guide ranks local agents on the same AgentSeeker Score: reputation, fee, listing activity and local standing.

Hornchurch Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Hornchurch?

According to Land Registry sold-price data, the average sold price in Hornchurch is around £476,151. This figure pools all property types across the area over the last six months. For a valuation tailored to your specific home, request a free valuation via AgentSeeker. free Hornchurch valuation.

Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Hornchurch?

If you sell your Hornchurch home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Hornchurch agents operate on a 'sole agency' or 'multi-agency' contract, and if a buyer originally introduced by the agent completes, the fee is still due even if you handle the final negotiation yourself. Always check the contract before signing. Compare committed-fee Hornchurch agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Hornchurch agents.

How can I reduce estate agent fees in Hornchurch?

The three most effective ways to reduce estate agent fees in Hornchurch: first, ask for a committed fee up front rather than accepting the headline rate; second, compare multiple Hornchurch agents, since local competition usually shifts the number by 0.2–0.4%; third, consider a sole-agency contract for a lower rate in exchange for exclusivity. AgentSeeker publishes each Hornchurch agent's committed fee before you contact them. compare Hornchurch fees.

What percentage do most estate agents charge in Hornchurch?

Most estate agents in Hornchurch charge between 1.4% to 2.0% of the final sale price, with the typical Hornchurch agent landing around 1.7%. On AgentSeeker, that percentage is the total fee you pay, agents don't add VAT on top at contract stage, which is unusual in the industry and is our core transparency promise. These bands draw on Land Registry sold-price data and industry research from HomeOwners Alliance, Which? and Compare My Move. see verified Hornchurch fees.

Why Hornchurch sellers use AgentSeeker

The fee is agreed before you make contact

Every Hornchurch agent here comes with a fee, inclusive of VAT, settled before you speak to anyone. Some agents set their own. Where they haven't, AgentSeeker quotes the fee on your behalf. Either way it is what you would pay, and it cannot rise at contract stage.

Ranked on observable data

Every Hornchurch agent is scored on four things we can actually see: their Google rating and how many people left one, how competitive the fee is, how many homes they currently have on the market in your postcode district, and how they rank against the other agents working it.

What we don't measure yet

Achieved price against asking, and average time to sell. They are the two figures that matter most, so we are building them from Land Registry records rather than asking agents to report on themselves. Until then we leave them out, because a number we cannot stand behind is worse than no number.

Your details stay private

We never share your contact with Hornchurch agents until you approve the shortlist. No spam calls, no brokered leads. You control when outreach starts.

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