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: 28th April, 2026

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

You can find British Shorthairs through our localized search, which filters for licensed and The International Cat Association Assured Breeders in and around the West Mersea 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.

British Shorthair Kittens For Sale In West Mersea, Essex

Showing 28 British Shorthair kittens for sale near West Mersea, Essex with prices from £15 and listings from local breeders and sellers.

This page helps you compare kittens available in and around West Mersea, whether you are looking for a local litter or are open to nearby parts of Essex.

Prices for British Shorthair kittens in West Mersea vary depending on breeder, pedigree and location, with current listings ranging from £15 to £1,000. Popular colours in this search include Black, Blue and White.

If you do not find the right puppy in West Mersea itself, nearby areas such as Basildon, Chelmsford and Stanford-le-Hope often have additional litters within easy reach.

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5 kitten british short hair
23 hours ago
- TICA Registered
- Ready Now
- 3 male / 2 female
- Health checked
5 British short hair for sale ...3 boys 2 girls ...healthy Mom white... Dad cream 1 white girl 850 1 blue girl 800 1 boy blu 800 1 boy white 850 1 light brown 900 the price dipends of the color ...the mum and dad don't go outsite they are home cats

£800

francesca hasanaj

Private seller in Enfield, London (43mi)
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Cat
1 day ago
- TICA Registered
- Ready Now
She’s 2 years old Loves to play Good with kids I’m willing to take offers

£400

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Darnella Active Today

Private seller in Barking, London (38mi)
2
Blue British shorthair GCCF Registered Pedigree
1 day ago
- GCCF Registered
- Ready Now
Blue British Shorthair female Born 10/10/2025 GCCF registered Fully vaccinated Microchipped Flead and wormed Healthy and happy Litter trained Comes with all her paperwork She is very friendly and loves cuddles she is ready to be part of a family. £600 if gone this weekend Please feel free to contact me with any questions or queries

£600

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Levi Active Today

Private seller in Gravesend, Kent (32mi)
4
Cats
4 days ago
- Ready Now
Our sweet 5-month-old Kittens are ready to find their forever homes! We have a lovely black kitten (boy) and a beautiful grey and black kitten (girl). Both are playful, affectionate, and full of personality. They’ve been well-socialized with people and make wonderful companions. Come meet these adorable little bundles of joy today! £30 each

£30

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jordanna Active Today

Private seller in Hackney, London (44mi)
3
Male Ginger Cat
4 days ago
- TICA Registered
- Ready Now
Male Ginger Cat – 3 Years Old – Neutered – Loving Home Needed Meet Simba, our beautiful 3-year-old ginger male cat. He is neutered, healthy, and has a lovely, gentle personality. ✔️ Very friendly and affectionate ✔️ Great with children ✔️ Good with dogs ✔️ House trained Simba is a calm and loving companion who enjoys being around people. This is a very

£60

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Mónika Active Today

Private seller in Canvey Island, Essex (22mi)
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4 stunning kittens two make & two female 8 weeks old ready new homes
5 days ago
- Ready Now
Two black & white Kittens are the females and two black Kittens are the males. All litter trained /de flea & worming treated/ eat both wet & dry food. All super cuddly and love being around people and other cats

£75

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Alison Active Today

Private seller in Eltham, London (42mi)
6
Adorable British Short Hair Kittens Ready for Caring Homes 🩷
1 week ago
- Ready Now
Our beloved blue British Shorthair has recently had a beautiful litter of four Kittens 💕 Mum is our gentle and affectionate family pet, and dad is a calm chinchilla British Shorthair, both have lovely temperaments. The Kittens live with us in our family home and are being raised with lots of care, attention, and daily interaction. They are growing up in a warm, clean, and

£850

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Jan Active Today

Private seller in Camden Hill, Kent (47mi)
6
Meet Biti and Rocky: Two Unique Personalities Seeking New Homes
1 week ago
- Ready in 1 week
Due to our relocation abroad, we are looking for the best possible homes for our two boys, Biti and Rocky. They are both fully vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. They are independent of each other and can be rehomed separately to the right owners." Biti (4 Years Old) – The Bold & Affectionate King Biti is a 4-year-old "mummy’s boy" who absolutely thrives on attention.

£55

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Syed Active Today

Private seller in Crystal Palace, London (48mi)
3
8 week old kittens ready 19/4/2026
1 week ago
- Ready Now
I have one boy and one girl tabby Kittens who are 8 weeks old on the 19/4/26. No offers Collection Ashford

£125

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Michelle

Private seller in Kingsnorth, Kent (27mi)
4
Kittens READY NOW!!
1 week ago
- Ready Now
5 Kittens looking for their forever home. Litter trained and eating wet and dry food. Flea treated and wormed ready to find new families. Used to children and small dog. 2 black amd white Kittens 1 black kitten 1 black with dark striped markings I black ginger and White patches Mostly females. Free to view days and evenings.

£100

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Laurnajjfxjd

Private seller in Kennington, Kent (41mi)
4
Kittens for sale
1 week ago
- Ready Now
Kittens 8 weeks old as of 15th April Flea and wormed Litter trained

£60

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Staci

Private seller in Chelmsford, Essex (18mi)
4
Loving playful kitten (including all kitten essentials)
1 week ago
- Ready Now
This is Yuki and he is a 12 week old adventurous kitten who loves playing with toys. He is full of energy but also enjoys nap times on your lap. He has had his first round of vaccination and has been deflead as well as treated for worms. If you are interested in buying him we will also give a cat litter, litter mat, wet food, dry food, his toys and his bed. We will also give

£250

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Thanim

Private seller in Plaistow, London (45mi)
1
Short British Hair kitten
1 week ago
- Ready Now
I am giving away full trained kitten and up to date with flea & worm treatment, immunisation and also had spade done. I'm looking to give to a loving home. Please message to ask any questions.

£1,000

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Alima

Private seller in Erith, London (37mi)
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 (31mi)
4
Male ginger tabby cat
2 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 (40mi)
6
Chunky blue british shorthair kittens
2 weeks ago
- Ready Now
I have 5 lovely chunky British Shorthair Kittens Ready to leave 18/4/2026 Kittens will all come fully injected wormed flead , all Kittens have been using litter tray from 4 weeks old Kittens were born 09 /02 2026 all Kittens have been fully checked over by vet come with vaccination record book their are 3 girls and 2 boys , if you would like your kitten micro chipped let me

£750

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steve

Private seller in Forest Hill, London (47mi)
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 (17mi)
6
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 (47mi)
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 (46mi)
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 (45mi)

British Shorthair Kittens for Sale Near West Mersea, Essex

West Mersea, Essex

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: 28th 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 West Mersea 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.