How much does a British Shorthair kitten cost?

Based on our internal marketplace analysis from the last 6 months, a British Shorthair kitten typically costs between £300 and £400, with an average price of £350. Note that premium prices usually reflect The International Cat Association (TICA) registration and litters from parents with verified health tests, such as hip and eye scores, which we strongly recommend for health security. Market data verified: 29th April, 2026

Where can I find a British Shorthair kitten for sale in Essex?

You can find British Shorthairs through our localized search, which filters for licensed and The International Cat Association Assured Breeders in and around the Essex area. Under UK law, any breeder producing three or more litters a year must hold a local council license. We recommend always visiting the kitten at the breeder's home to view the license and observe the mother (Queen) interacting with the litter to ensure high welfare standards.

What should I look for when buying a British Shorthair kitten?

Key things include health checks, vaccinations, pedigree documents, breeder reputation, and the kitten's temperament. Our site features detailed adverts and breeder profiles to help you make an informed decision. Read our British Shorthair Buyers Guide for more information.

Is it better to buy a kitten from a licensed breeder?

Licensed breeders meet high standards for animal welfare and breeding ethics. british-shorthair-owners.co.uk highlights licensed breeders so you can trust you're getting a well-cared-for kitten.

Vaccination Card British Shorthair Kittens For Sale In Essex

Browse 43 British Shorthair kittens for sale across Essex with prices from £15. Find kittens from trusted local breeders and sellers, including TICA registered and health tested litters.

This page brings together listings from across Essex, making it easier to compare availability, breeder details and prices across the county.

Prices for British Shorthair kittens in Essex vary depending on breeder, pedigree and location, with current listings ranging from £15 to £1,550. Popular colours in this search include Black, Blue, White and Lilac.

Nearby towns in Essex with current listings include Chigwell, Chipping Ongar and Epping, which can be useful if you are searching across the county.

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Beautiful Grey Kittens
2 weeks ago
- Ready Now
Blue/Grey Kittens Girls 8 weeks old litter trained and eating solids Text if interested

£400

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Sally

Private seller in Putney, London (54mi)
3
6 kittens
2 weeks ago
- Ready Now
3 black and white 3 black 1 boy - black kitten 5 girls £15 each

£15

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Britney

Private seller in Faversham, Kent (35mi)
4
Male ginger tabby cat
3 weeks ago
- TICA Registered
- Ready Now
This gorgeous male kitten is 13 weeks old, very friendly and playful.

£250

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Barbara

Private seller in Leytonstone, London (42mi)
3
Male&Female Kittens
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
Two beautiful Kittens looking for their forever home 🏡 ❤️ Can only go as a pair as both are very close to each other £300 as a pair

£300

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Shannon

Private seller in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (59mi)
4
Adorable Kittens Looking for Loving Homes
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
*****4 are reserved please see below***** 🐾 Adorable Kittens Looking for Loving Homes – Shoeburyness, Essex 🐾 We have a beautiful litter of Kittens ready to find their forever families from 20th April ❤️ 💷 £150 each Available Kittens: • 🖤 1 x Mostly black kitten with white paws, white belly & a tiny white spot on her nose (female) • 🐯 1 x Tabby with

£150

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Neil

Private seller in Shoeburyness, Essex (21mi)
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British Shorthair
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
British Shorthair White and Ginger We are giving these cats away. We want them to be well and cared for, thank you for your understanding, we are giving them away because we are moving. For price and more details please private message me.

£15

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vkevin

Private seller in North Finchley, London (48mi)
4
British shorthair kittens
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
Our beautiful cat poppy has had a litter of 4 Kittens 2 boys 2 girls we have 1 boy one girl still available they are ready to leave on Tuesday 7th April they our so friendly been raised in a load family home so use to all kind of noise they are very great with all 3 of my children they are very healthy kitten only the best home for these little baby’s we love them so much we

£500

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Michelle

Private seller in Islington, London (47mi)
5
Beautiful British Shorthair Kittens
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
Three beautiful 3/4 BSH Kittens available to go to their new forever homes. Very well socialised and litter trained, with bubbly and friendly personalities. There are three Kittens available, two females one male. Varied colours. Their eye colour is also changing to the BSH trademark copper orange. Tabby female kitten: £350 Grey tabby female kitten: £450 Solid blue male

£350

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Gianni

Private seller in Lewisham, London (47mi)
3
3 Beautiful kittens
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
3 beautiful Kittens ready to go to a loving home very well behaved and lots of fun call me on

£250

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Private seller in Hackney, London (45mi)
4
Kittens x 6
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
I have 6 Kittens for sale All ready for a new home 2x ginger male 2x black male 1x tortoise shell female 1 blk/white female All Kittens happy healthy playful love cuddles Eating independently from mum. Litter trained etc Ready. If you are interested in buy a kitten please text rather than email. Thanks

£250

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Kelly

Private seller in Romford, London (35mi)
5
Kittens ready for their new family
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
5 Kittens ready to have cuddles with their new family - 9 weeks old - 3 males + 2 females - Dewormed and deflead (next dose for both is due on 26/04) - gets on well with other Kittens and cats + with small children and babies - they have been acclimatised to various sounds so they’re not scared of things like hairdryers/doing dishes/kids playing Happy for you to request more

£250

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Klaudia

Private seller in Norbury, London (52mi)
4
Stunning Pedigree British short/longhair kittens
3 weeks ago
- Ready in 2 weeks
Stunning, Quality, Pedigree British Blue and bicolour shorthair kittens. 1 bicolor ( blue and white) British longhair female £1000 1 British Shorthair blue boy £850 Available Born on the 5th of March 2026 Babies will be ready to leave for their forever homes at 9 weeks of age on the 7th of may 2026. , If you'd like to visit- meet us,mum- ( Bluebell) and of course the Kittens,

£1,000

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Laura

Private seller in Bradwell Common, Buckinghamshire (72mi)
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Kittens £60 ONO (Male & and Female) Ready To Leave NOW
3 weeks ago
- Ready Now
Female & Male Kittens Ready TO go NOW! £60 ONO 8 Weeks Old - Eating Wet & Dried Food - Toliet Trained - Mother cat can be seen - Very Approachable Location: Brentford TW8 Please only genuine buyers that have the interest to take care of a kitten. Kittens need vaccinations prior before they can go out, as well as a booster to prevent them from getting ill. Please do not

£60

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Dionne

Private seller in Brentford, London (57mi)
4
Beautiful British shorthair kittens 😸
3 weeks ago
- Ready in 1 day
We have a litter of 6 beautiful British Shorthair Kittens. 3 females, 3 males. One female is long hair British Shorthair. Mum is a tortie British Shorthair, with the best personality. Dad is a lilac, calm, chunky British Shorthair and he is GCCF registered. All Kittens will leave wormed up to date, with some food, toys, blanket. To arrange viewings, please get in touch.

£550

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martina

Private seller in Acton, London (54mi)
5
2 BSH kittens
- Ready Now
We have 2 sweet little BSH Kittens looking for there forever homes! Mum (Chelsea) is our much loved family pet she is colour point with the most stunning blue eyes! Sweetest nature which she has passed onto the Kittens. The dad is a big blue stud with again a sweet nature. 🩷 one girl which is the colourpoint she looks just like her mum, and has the same eyes too! She

£700

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Kayne

Private seller in Bow, London (45mi)
2
Beautiful Blue Kittens
- Ready Now
Little cute blue Kittens eating all types of food Loves cuddles and is friendly

£500

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Danni

Private seller in Notting Hill, London (52mi)
5
Beautiful British short hair
- Ready Now
Beautiful British short hair called Lilly needs a new forever home. She’s good around children and dogs

£700

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Kirsty

Private seller in Carshalton, London (55mi)
6
Beautiful British short hair kittens 💗
- Ready Now
Loving 3 girls looking for their forever homes. Open to reasonable offers for the right family💗 They are really playful and mischievous right now and we love seeing their little personalities come through. They are raised in a family household around children and get very spoilt by loads of cuddles from my daughter. They have already started their litter training and eating

£900

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Sasha

Private seller in Slough, Berkshire (67mi)
4
British shorthair kittens
- Ready Now
We have beautiful British Shorthair Kittens for reservations. Kittens growing with children and accustomed to hand. Kittens very playful and friendly. Kittens eat cat food and litter training.Kittens was wormed and flead up to date. Kittens staying at home with mum. Also for present is cat toys and food for first time. More photos and videos we can send to your WhatsApp. Any

£850

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Svetlana

Private seller in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (42mi)
5
Pure British Long Hair X Pure British Short Hair Fluffy Kittens
- Ready Now
We have two absolutely beautiful female Kittens looking for their loving forever homes. They are 8 weeks old, with adorable round faces, soft plush coats, and the sweetest personalities. These Kittens are a gorgeous mix Pure British Long Hair Blue eyes Registered (Mother) X British Short Hair (Father) combining the best of both breeds — calm, affectionate, and incredibly

£1,550

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A

Private seller in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey (66mi)

British Shorthair Kittens for Sale in Essex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Based on our internal marketplace analysis from the last 6 months, a British Shorthair kitten typically costs between £300 and £400, with an average price of £350. Note that premium prices usually reflect The International Cat Association (TICA) registration and litters from parents with verified health tests, such as hip and eye scores, which we strongly recommend for health security. Market data verified: 29th April, 2026
You can find British Shorthairs through our localized search, which filters for licensed and The International Cat Association Assured Breeders in and around the Essex area. Under UK law, any breeder producing three or more litters a year must hold a local council license. We recommend always visiting the kitten at the breeder's home to view the license and observe the mother (Queen) interacting with the litter to ensure high welfare standards.
Key things include health checks, vaccinations, pedigree documents, breeder reputation, and the kitten's temperament. Our site features detailed adverts and breeder profiles to help you make an informed decision. Read our British Shorthair Buyers Guide for more information.
Licensed breeders meet high standards for animal welfare and breeding ethics. british-shorthair-owners.co.uk highlights licensed breeders so you can trust you're getting a well-cared-for kitten.