Jaywick Tops Deprivation League Table for Fourth Time
A seaside neighbourhood in Essex, part of the parliamentary constituency represented by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, has been named the most deprived in England.
The latest official data shows that an area of the coastal village of Jaywick, close to the town of Clacton-on-Sea, has been classed the most deprived neighbourhood for the fourth time in a row.
- Areas of Blackpool make up most of the rest of the top 10
- New appearances for neighbourhoods in Hastings and Rotherham
According to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), Jaywick had previously topped the list in 2019, 2015, and 2010.
Nigel Farage was elected MP for Clacton in July 2024, with Jaywick being close to Clacton.
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Author's summary: Jaywick tops England's deprivation league table for the fourth time.