Radio Essex

Radio Essex is a local commercial station for Chelmsford, owned by Adventure Radio. It broadcasts on 105.1 FM and 107.7 FM from 2 FM transmitters, and on DAB in 1 local area.

Ofcom's licence record shows it on air since 1998.

Its strongest transmitter is Southend TE (105.1 FM, 500 W), serving Southend.

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, Gravesend and 9 other towns.

RAJAR's Q2 2026 survey puts Radio Essex's weekly audience at 28,000 listeners, a 1.2% share of radio listening in its area.