Lowest flood risk in Essex
Essex’s 14 areas ranked by flood risk (in a flood zone) — lowest flood risk. Every figure from DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning, 2023–24. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Flood risk (in a flood zone) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brentwood | 1.9% |
| 2 | Braintree | 2.0% |
| 3 | Harlow | 2.0% |
| 4 | Basildon | 2.3% |
| 5 | Uttlesford | 2.8% |
| 6 | Colchester | 3.9% |
| 7 | Chelmsford | 5.4% |
| 8 | Southend-on-Sea | 5.5% |
| 9 | Rochford | 6.5% |
| 10 | Epping Forest | 6.7% |
| 11 | Tendring | 9.2% |
| 12 | Maldon | 13.4% |
| 13 | Thurrock | 20.8% |
| 14 | Castle Point | 44.5% |
Source: DEFRA air quality + EA Flood Map for Planning · 2023–24. Ranked lowest first.
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