Fuel Poverty in EssexLocal Authorities Ranked
All 14 local authorities in Essex, ranked by households in fuel poverty. Data: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2024), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local Authority | Households in fuel poverty | Fuel-poor households |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southend-on-Sea | 11.0% | 9,051 |
| 2 | Tendring | 10.9% | 7,687 |
| 3 | Uttlesford | 9.3% | 3,611 |
| 4 | Braintree | 9.3% | 6,337 |
| 5 | Maldon | 9.3% | 2,716 |
| 6 | Colchester | 8.6% | 7,231 |
| 7 | Epping Forest | 8.3% | 4,766 |
| 8 | Thurrock | 8.2% | 5,727 |
| 9 | Harlow | 7.8% | 3,114 |
| 10 | Brentwood | 7.7% | 2,618 |
| 11 | Castle Point | 7.6% | 3,001 |
| 12 | Chelmsford | 7.5% | 5,945 |
| 13 | Rochford | 7.1% | 2,644 |
| 14 | Basildon | 7.0% | 5,639 |