Most graduates in Essex
Essex’s 14 areas ranked by degree-level education — most graduates. Every figure from ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Degree-level education (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttlesford | 36.6% |
| 2 | Brentwood | 35.4% |
| 3 | Chelmsford | 33.9% |
| 4 | Epping Forest | 32.4% |
| 5 | Colchester | 32.2% |
| 6 | Southend-on-Sea | 27.2% |
| 7 | Thurrock | 26.2% |
| 8 | Braintree | 25.8% |
| 9 | Maldon | 25.4% |
| 10 | Basildon | 24.6% |
| 11 | Harlow | 24.4% |
| 12 | Rochford | 22.8% |
| 13 | Tendring | 19.9% |
| 14 | Castle Point | 18.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021 (Nomis) · 2021. Ranked highest first.
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