Longest life expectancy for men in Essex
Essex’s 14 areas ranked by life expectancy — men — longest life expectancy. Every figure from OSM (NHS facilities) + IoD2025 health domain + OHID Fingertips (outcomes), 2026/2025. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Life expectancy — men (yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttlesford | 82.8 yrs |
| 2 | Brentwood | 82.2 yrs |
| 3 | Chelmsford | 82.0 yrs |
| 4 | Braintree | 81.2 yrs |
| 5 | Epping Forest | 81.0 yrs |
| 6 | Rochford | 81.0 yrs |
| 7 | Maldon | 80.7 yrs |
| 8 | Basildon | 80.4 yrs |
| 9 | Colchester | 80.3 yrs |
| 10 | Castle Point | 79.5 yrs |
| 11 | Thurrock | 79.5 yrs |
| 12 | Tendring | 79.4 yrs |
| 13 | Harlow | 78.8 yrs |
| 14 | Southend-on-Sea | 78.5 yrs |
Source: OSM (NHS facilities) + IoD2025 health domain + OHID Fingertips (outcomes) · 2026/2025. Ranked highest first.
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