A location in south Essex has been named as one of the best places to get a takeaway in the country. 

Basildon made the top ten in research from rental experts UNCLE.

The team looked at 100 towns and cities across the UK which offer takeaway service and compared these with the population to see where you are most likely to be able to get a takeaway. 

UNCLE gathered data on the total number of takeaway restaurants in each location from Just Eat.

Solihull is the top UK location to get a takeaway with 72.5 people per restaurant.

In second place is Watford, a city with a population of 125,707 and 1,699 restaurants, equating to just 74 people per takeaway.

Basildon finished in tenth with 213.7 people per restaurant. 

The research found there were 678 takeaways for the town's 144,859 residents. 

The study also found the most popular takeaway in Southend was Indian cuisine. 

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Caroline Rodin, Head of Marketing at UNCLE: “Living somewhere with amenities is really important. Knowing that after a long, stressful day at work you can kick back and order some food in is helpful - even more so after the past 18 months of lockdowns. 

“We understand that moving somewhere for the number of takeaways isn’t realistic, but knowing what’s on offer and which locations can offer your favourite takeaway is a selling point."

So here we have taken a look at some of the best places for a takeaway in south Essex using Just Eat reviews. 

Nonna Rosetta

39 Yardeley, Basildon, SS15 5DG

6 stars out of six from 92 reviews. 

One review said: "Just beautiful. This was our 4th time ordering from you and we have never been disappointed! The porchetta in the Salvatore sandwich was out of this world, pure perfection! I think this will be our regular weekend takeaway."

Basildon Beigel Shop

Blue House Farm London Rd, Basildon, SS13 2BY

5.75 starts out of 6, from 46 reviews.

One review said: "First time ordering here and it was incredible 🤩 10/10 will defo order again."

Stacey’s Pie & Mash

221 Timberlog Lane, Basildon, SS14 1PB

5.22 stars out of 6 from 33 reviews.

One review said: "Again lovely home cooked food. Very genourous portions and great value for money. Would definately order again but I'm stuffed. 5 star food and service."

Rica Mexicana

St Martin's Square, Basildon, SS14 1DE

5.2 stars out of 6 from 536 reviews. 

One review said: "Great food, great portion size. We will be ordering from them again for sure."

Robins Pie & Mash - Basildon

65-67 Market Square, Basildon, SS14 1DE

5.12 stars out of 6 from 67 reviews. 

One review said: "Food was delivered hot and early, really enjoyed the food and would recommend Robin's pie and mash."

Gourmet Deli Co

51 Broadway, Southend-on-Sea, SS9 1PA

5.86 stars out of 6 from 24 reviews. 

One review said: "Lovely bagels, which were packed full of the fillings."

The Corner House

39 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2NG

5.74 stars out of 6 from 1,705 reviews. 

One review said: "Food is always amazing. Cooked perfectly, and exactly as I asked for. Delivery time great nice and quick. Delivered hot and fresh. Genuinely one of the best fry ups in Southend I really believe. Top job."

Maxwells

11 Queens Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1LT

5.67 stars out of 6 from 285 reviews. 

One review said: "The best homemade doorstep bread sandwich I have had in a long time! And an incredible homemade milkshake!"

Boxmeals

7 Robert Leonard Industrial Estate, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5QD

5.67 stars out of 6 from 143 reviews. 

One review said: "I’ve ordered from here twice now and I’m so glad I found this restaurant because the food is amazing. It turned up earlier than expected, and tasted so good (the mozzarella sticks and fiery wings are incredible)."

The Burrito @ Cafe 34

34 Southchurch Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2ND

5.62 stars out of 6 from 286 reviews. 

One review said: "This is by far the best Mexican in Southend. Food is always spot on and the authenticity of the ingredients is perfect The cafe is pretty amazing as well , cafe 34 do an amazing breakfast"