Towns in Essex

Colchester ( ) is a city in north-eastern Essex, England. At the 2021 census the built up area had a population of 130,245, making it the second-largest settlement in Essex, after Southend-on-Sea. It gives its name to the wider Colchester local government district which also covers an extensive surrounding area. The demonym is Colcestrian.

Chelmsford () is a city in Essex, England. It is the county town of Essex and one of three cities in the county, along with Colchester and Southend-on-Sea. It is located north-east of Charing Cross in London, and south-west of Colchester. At the 2021 census the built up area had a population of 110,625. It gives its name to the wider Chelmsford local government district which also covers an extensive surrounding area.

Southend-on-Sea (), commonly referred to as Southend (), is a coastal city and unitary authority area in south-eastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. The city is one of the most densely populated places in the country outside of London. It is home to the longest pleasure pier in the world, Southend Pier, while London Southend Airport is located to the north of the city centre.

Basildon ( ) is a town in Essex, England. It lies east of Central London, south of Chelmsford, and west of Southend-on-Sea. It gives its name to the wider Borough of Basildon which also includes the towns of Billericay and Wickford and surrounding rural areas.

Harlow is a town and local government district located in the west of Essex, England. Harlow was a small town until the mid-20th century. In 1947 it was designated as a new town. Housing estates, industrial areas and a new town centre were subsequently developed, lying mostly to the west and south of the old town, which became known as Old Harlow.

Harwich is a port town and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It is one of the Haven ports on the North Sea coast. Nearby places include Felixstowe to the north-east, Ipswich to the north-west, Colchester to the south-west and Clacton-on-Sea to the south. It is the northernmost coastal town in Essex.

town in Essex, England, UK

Clacton-on-Sea, often simply called Clacton, is a coastal town in the county of Essex, on the east coast of England. It is located on the Tendring Peninsula and is the largest settlement in the Tendring District, with a population of 53,200 (2021). The town is situated around northeast of London, southeast of Colchester and south of Harwich.

town in Essex, England

Maldon (, locally ) is a town and civil parish on the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, England. It is the seat of the Maldon District and starting point of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. It is known for Maldon Sea Salt which is produced in the area. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 14,938, and the Maldon built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics, which extends beyond the parish boundary to also take in Heybridge to the north, had a population of 23,380.

town and civil parish in Essex, England, UK

town in Essex, England

market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England

civil parish and reclaimed island in the Thames estuary in Essex, England

Witham () is a town and civil parish in the Braintree district, in the county of Essex, England. It stands on the Roman road between the cities of Chelmsford ( south-west) and Colchester ( north-east). The River Brain runs through the town and joins the River Blackwater on the outskirts. At the 2021 census the population of the parish was 27,797 and the population of the built up area was 27,395.

Rochford is a town and civil parish in Essex, England. It lies north of Southend-on-Sea, from London and from Chelmsford. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 9,889 and the Rochford built up area had a population of 12,615. It gives its name to the wider Rochford District, which also covers an extensive surrounding area.

Billericay ( ) is a historic market town and civil parish in the Borough of Basildon in Essex, England. It lies east of the City of London. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 28,562 and the built up area had a population of 34,075.

Halstead is a town and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. It lies on the River Colne, north-east of Braintree and north-west of Colchester. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 13,529. It is twinned with Haubourdin in the Nord department of France.

Coggeshall ( or ) is a village and civil parish in the Braintree district of Essex, England. It lies between Braintree and Colchester on the Roman road of Stane Street and the River Blackwater. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 4,660 and the built up area had a population of 3,810.

market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England

Tilbury (or Tilbury Town) is a port town on the north bank of the Thames in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. The town was established as separate settlement near East and West Tilbury and Tilbury Fort in the late 19th century, on land that was mainly part of the parish of Chadwell St Mary. The Gravesend–Tilbury Ferry was an ancient and important crossing point. Tilbury is part of the Port of London with a major deep-water port which contributes to the local economy. It lies east of central London and adjoins the town of Grays. It is the southernmost point in Essex. At the 2021 census

Thaxted is a town and civil parish in the Uttlesford district of north-west Essex, England. The town is in the valley of the River Chelmer, not far from its source in the nearby village of Debden. It lies north of Dunmow, its post town, and north of the county town of Chelmsford. As well as Thaxted itself, the parish also contains the hamlets of Cutlers Green, Bardfield End Green, Sibleys Green, Monk Street and Richmond's Green. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 3,443 and the Thaxted built up area had a population of 3,187.

Wivenhoe ( ) is a town and civil parish in the City of Colchester district of Essex, England. It lies approximately south-east of Colchester. The historic core of Wivenhoe stands on the left bank of the River Colne, which is tidal at this point. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 7,586 and the built up area had a population of 7,350.

town in Essex, United Kingdom

Leigh-on-Sea (), commonly referred to simply as Leigh, is a town and civil parish within the city of Southend-on-Sea, located in the ceremonial county of Essex, England. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 22,568.

Brightlingsea (, traditionally , , ) is a coastal town and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It is situated between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, at the mouth of the River Colne, on Brightlingsea Creek. The town is an active though small port. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 8,680.

Loughton () is a town and civil parish in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England. It is inside the M25 London orbital motorway but lies just outside the administrative boundary of Greater London. It lies north-east of Charing Cross in central London. The parish has two stations on the Central line of the London Underground: Loughton and Debden. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 33,346.

Wickford is a town and civil parish in the Basildon borough of Essex, England. It is located approximately east of London and north-east of the centre of Basildon. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 27,601 and the built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics had a population of 27,535.

Walton-on-the-Naze is a seaside town in the civil parish of Frinton and Walton in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It lies on the North Sea coast, to the north of Clacton and south of the port of Harwich; Frinton-on-Sea immediately adjoins Walton to the south. The town attracts many visitors; The Naze and the pier are the main attractions. At the 2021 census, the Walton-on-the-Naze built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics had a population of 6,990.

Burnham-on-Crouch is a town and civil parish in the Maldon District of Essex, in the East of England; it lies on the north bank of the River Crouch. It is one of Britain's leading places for yachting.

Manningtree is a town and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex, England. It lies on the River Stour and forms part of the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 874 and the built up area (which extends into the neighbouring parishes of Lawford and Mistley) had a population of 1,761.

suburban town in Essex, United Kingdom

town in Essex, United Kingdom

town and civil parish in the Colchester borough of Essex, England, UK

town in Epping Forest, Essex, England

Frinton-on-Sea is a seaside town in the civil parish of Frinton and Walton, in the Tendring district of Essex, England. At the 2021 census the built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics had a population of 4,951.

Chigwell is a town and civil parish in the Epping Forest District of Essex, England. It lies adjacent to the northern boundary of Greater London. It is on the Central line of the London Underground. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 14,599 and the built up area had a population of 12,250.

Stanford-le-Hope is a town in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. Often known locally simply as Stanford, the town is located east of Charing Cross in central London. At the 2021 census the Stanford-le-Hope built up area as defined by the Office for National Statistics, which includes Corringham, had a population of 29,525.

town in southeast Essex, England

Dovercourt is an area of Harwich in the Tendring district of Essex, England. Dovercourt has been administered as part of Harwich since at least the 17th century and forms part of the Harwich built up area. It is sometimes described as a suburb of Harwich and sometimes as a separate town. The area around Dovercourt High Street now serves as the main town centre of the Harwich built up area; there are few retail facilities in the old town of Harwich. Dovercourt is also a seaside resort, with beaches onto Dovercourt Bay on its southern side. It is served by Dovercourt railway station.

town in Essex, United Kingdom

Aveley is a village in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. It lies east of Charing Cross. It is inside the M25 motorway which encircles London, but lies just outside the Greater London boundary. Aveley was historically a parish; the parish was abolished for civil purposes in 1936 when Aveley became part of Thurrock. At the 2021 census the built up area of Aveley had a population of 9,360.

Shoeburyness ( ), or simply Shoebury, is a coastal town in the City of Southend-on-Sea, in the ceremonial county of Essex, England; it lies east of the city centre. It was formerly a separate town until it was absorbed into Southend in 1933.