Lowest unemployment in Essex
Essex’s 14 areas ranked by unemployment rate — lowest unemployment. Every figure from ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021. Indicative, not a valuation.
| # | Area | Unemployment rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttlesford | 3.6% |
| 2 | Brentwood | 4.1% |
| 3 | Maldon | 4.1% |
| 4 | Chelmsford | 4.2% |
| 5 | Rochford | 4.3% |
| 6 | Braintree | 4.4% |
| 7 | Castle Point | 4.4% |
| 8 | Epping Forest | 5.0% |
| 9 | Basildon | 5.3% |
| 10 | Colchester | 5.6% |
| 11 | Thurrock | 5.7% |
| 12 | Harlow | 5.8% |
| 13 | Southend-on-Sea | 6.1% |
| 14 | Tendring | 6.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021 (Nomis) · 2021. Ranked lowest first.
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