BBC Essex

BBC Essex is the BBC's local radio station for Essex. It broadcasts on 95.3 FM and 103.5 FM from 3 FM transmitters, and on DAB in 1 local area.

Its strongest transmitter is Great Braxted (103.5 FM, 12 kW), serving Essex.

Of the towns in our guide, it should have a good signal in Basildon, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Harlow, Southend-on-Sea and 3 other towns and fringe reception in Brentwood, Gillingham, Maidstone and 12 other towns.

RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts BBC Essex's weekly audience at 125,000 listeners, a 5.5% share of radio listening in its area.