The market
The Upminster property market
Over the last 12 months, 201 homes sold across Upminster, at a median sold price of £550,000. That’s down 4% on the year before. Semi-detached homes make up the largest share of recent sales.
£550,000
Median sold price
last 12 months
£593,711
Average sold price
last 12 months
201
Homes sold
last 12 months
-4%
Year on year
median price
| What sells in Upminster |
Sales |
Median price |
| Semi-detached |
108 |
£596,250 |
| Terraced |
32 |
£475,000 |
| Detached |
30 |
£698,750 |
| Flat / Maisonette |
28 |
£319,000 |
| Other |
3 |
£275,000 |
Based on HM Land Registry sold-price records for RM14. Updated monthly.
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Finding the Right Estate Agent in Upminster
Choosing the right estate agent in Upminster can make a real difference to how quickly
your home sells and the price you achieve. Upminster has a range of local and national
agents, but their fees, sale times and results vary widely across
the area.
AgentSeeker compares estate agents in Upminster 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 Upminster,
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 Upminster for 2026
guide ranks local agents on the same AgentSeeker Score: reputation, fee,
listing activity and local standing.
Upminster Estate Agents: Frequently Asked Questions
Can you haggle with estate agents in Upminster?
Yes, estate agent fees in Upminster are negotiable, and many sellers save 0.2–0.4% by haggling. Current Upminster rates sit between 1.4% to 2.0% as an all-in total. AgentSeeker shows each Upminster agent's committed total fee before you make contact, with no VAT added later, effectively a pre-negotiated rate the agent has locked in for your lead. compare Upminster agent fees.
Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Upminster?
If you sell your Upminster home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Upminster 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 Upminster agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Upminster agents.
What are common estate agent red flags in Upminster?
Common red flags when picking an estate agent in Upminster: inflated valuations designed to win your listing, vague or shifting fee quotes, contracts with tie-in periods longer than 12 weeks, and a lack of achieved-vs-asking data. AgentSeeker filters Upminster agents by verified performance data and committed fee, so you can see which agents clear a transparent bar. See vetted Upminster agents. vetted Upminster agents.
What percentage do most estate agents charge in Upminster?
Most estate agents in Upminster charge between 1.4% to 2.0% of the final sale price, with the typical Upminster 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 Upminster fees.