Housing Affordability in EssexLocal Authorities Ranked
All 14 local authorities in Essex, ranked by housing affordability. Data: Office for National Statistics (2025), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Housing Affordability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Epping Forest | 12× |
| 2 | Brentwood | 10× |
| 3 | Basildon | 9× |
| 4 | Rochford | 9× |
| 5 | Uttlesford | 9× |
| 6 | Chelmsford | 9× |
| 7 | Harlow | 9× |
| 8 | Maldon | 9× |
| 9 | Castle Point | 9× |
| 10 | Thurrock | 8× |
| 11 | Braintree | 8× |
| 12 | Colchester | 8× |
| 13 | Southend-on-Sea | 8× |
| 14 | Tendring | 7× |