BBC Essex Frequency
BBC Essex is on 95.3 FM and 103.5 FM and on DAB.
Typical frequencies in major cities:
Basildon 95.3 FMSouthend-on-Sea 103.5 FMColchester 103.5 FMChelmsford 103.5 FMMaidstone 95.3 FMGillingham 103.5 FMHarlow 103.5 FMBrentwood 103.5 FM
On DAB, BBC Essex is carried on 1 local multiplex – see the DAB table below.
BBC Essex FM frequencies by area
| Area | Frequency | Transmitter | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England (3) | |||
| Dartford Tunnel | 95.3 FM | Dartford Tunnel | 0 W |
| Essex | 103.5 FM | Great Braxted | 12 kW |
| Essex | 95.3 FM | Benfleet | 1.2 kW |
BBC Essex on DAB
1 multiplexes. Retune (auto-scan) your radio to pick up the one for your area.
| Multiplex | Block | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 12D | Essex |
Transmitter map
Source: Ofcom technical parameters for broadcast radio transmitters, 15 September 2026 (Open Government Licence). Power is effective radiated power; the transmitter nearest you is not always the strongest.
