Jaywick Sands is the most deprived neighbourhood in England according to government report
However, Tendring District Council says the area has "great potential"
A government report says that Jaywick Sands is the most deprived neighbourhood in England.
The English Indices of Multiple Deprivation 2025 finds that:
"The most deprived neighbourhood in England according to the IMD25 is to the east of the Jaywick & St Osyth area of Clacton-on-Sea in Tendring ."
Tendring District Council has however said that the area has "great potential" and has a "bright future."
Councillor Mark Stephenson, Leader of TDC, said: “Jaywick Sands is a truly special place — full of heart, pride and real community spirit.
“Together with local residents, we’ve made real progress and have a bold plan to go even further. But we cannot do this alone – we need Government to do its part.
“We’re calling for £100million of national flood funding to be allocated to Jaywick Sands, and for a cross-departmental taskforce to help resolve the policy barriers that hold our community back.
“Jaywick Sands deserves a future that matches its spirit — and we’re ready to work with residents, national government, and the new Essex Mayor from 2026, to make that happen.”
Councillor Lee Scott, Cabinet Member for Housing, Planning and Regeneration at Essex County Council, said: “We have worked closely with Tendring District Council to make sure Jaywick Sands gets continued investment so its residents and businesses can thrive.
“This includes the launch of the Jaywick and District Energy Hub, Jaywick Sands Community Supermarket, The Sunspot business centre and many more projects and partnerships all focused on creating a good quality of life.
“More widely across the district we have launched Tendring Future Skills, a joint venture with the University of Essex and East of England Energy Group to empower residents and boost employment. £18 million has also been committed to transport improvements across Tendring as part of the Levelling Up fund.
“Real progress has been made however we must keep working to ensure no part of Essex is left behind. The prospect of having a mayor for Greater Essex would help enable more meaningful decisions to be made closer to local people.”