Best broadband in Essex
Essex’s 14 areas ranked by gigabit broadband availability — best broadband. Every figure from Ofcom Connected Nations 2024, Jul 2024. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Gigabit broadband availability (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southend-on-Sea | 94.8% |
| 2 | Epping Forest | 83.8% |
| 3 | Basildon | 83.0% |
| 4 | Thurrock | 83.0% |
| 5 | Braintree | 82.5% |
| 6 | Harlow | 80.5% |
| 7 | Maldon | 76.6% |
| 8 | Colchester | 73.7% |
| 9 | Uttlesford | 73.3% |
| 10 | Chelmsford | 72.6% |
| 11 | Brentwood | 72.2% |
| 12 | Tendring | 71.3% |
| 13 | Rochford | 70.6% |
| 14 | Castle Point | 62.3% |
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 · Jul 2024. Ranked highest first.
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