Homelessness in EssexLocal Authorities Ranked
All 12 local authorities in Essex, ranked by households in temporary accommodation per 1,000. Data: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (January-March 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Households in temporary accommodation per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harlow | 9.8 per 1k households |
| 2 | Thurrock | 9.4 per 1k households |
| 3 | Chelmsford | 7.5 per 1k households |
| 4 | Colchester | 6.1 per 1k households |
| 5 | Southend-on-Sea | 5.3 per 1k households |
| 6 | Epping Forest | 2.5 per 1k households |
| 7 | Tendring | 2.1 per 1k households |
| 8 | Rochford | 1.4 per 1k households |
| 9 | Maldon | 1.4 per 1k households |
| 10 | Uttlesford | 1.1 per 1k households |
| 11 | Braintree | 0.9 per 1k households |
| 12 | Brentwood | 0.9 per 1k households |