Live radio from EnglandRadio England – UK Radio Stations Live & Free
Listen to 3,564+ UK radio stations online for free – BBC Radio 1, 2 and 4, Heart, Capital, LBC, KISS, Classic FM and hundreds of local English stations. No app, no sign-up: press play and listen live.
- UK stations
- 3,564
- Local in England
- 592
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Most popular radio stations in England
All 3,564 UK stations ›Ranked by listeners – the UK radio stations England tunes in to most, all free to stream live.
Local radio by region of England
Find BBC Local Radio, commercial and community stations near you.
UK radio by genre
All genres ›Radio stations in English cities & counties
All places ›All local radio stations in England
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Turkish Radio London
Moorlands Radio
West Somerset Radio
kmfm Maidstone
Hospital Radio Ipswich
Zest Liverpool
kmfm Canterbury
Canalside Community Radio
Southampton Hospital Radio
Total Dance
Bailrigg FM
Smooth Radio Kent
South Devon Sound
East London Radio
Breeze Essex
Greatest Hits Radio Manchester
Essex Anthems
TVGR Radio Sussex
Lockdown Radio London
Luton Urban Radio
Signal Mix Radio UK - Urban London
Drystone Radio
Chiltern Voice
Affinity Radio Newcastle
Anker Radio
Aylesbury One
Aylesbury Radio
Hale London Radio
Vibe Radio
Beatz Radio BIRMINGHAM
Beatz Radio DANCE
BFBS Salisbury Plain
BFBS Aldershot
BFBS Blandford
BFBS Brize Norton
BFBS Catterick
BFBS Colchester
Birmingham Sounds Radio
Black Radio for Derby
Bolton Sound FM
Bradley Stoke Radio Ltd
Branch FM 101.8
Bridlington Gold Radio
CamRadio Derbyshire
CamRadio Lancashire
Capital Coventry
Capital North Oxfordshire
Capital Rugby
Capital South East Staffordshire
Capital Wirral
Capital XTRA London
Castledown FM
Cheshire Radio 80s
Cheshire Radio Christmas
Cheshire Radio Dance
County Durham Community Radio
Cross Rhythms City Radio
Cross Rhythms Plymouth
Derby Sound Community
Doncaster Radio
EAST KENT RADIO HiFi
East Suffolk One
EKR - EAST KENT RADIO
Essex Estuary Radio
Essex Hits
Essex Mix Radio
Essex Radio
Essex Rhythm
Essex Underground
FGTB Cheshire
Feel North East
Aylesbury Sound
Flex FM Radio Birmingham
Star 2 Shrewsbury
Genesis Radio Birmingham
GLOW RADIO
Greatest Hits Radio Birmingham & The West Midlands
Greatest Hits Radio Hull & East Yorkshire
Greatest Hits Radio Black Country & Shropshire
Greatests Hits Radio Bristol
Greatest Hits Radio Grimsby
Greatest Hits Radio Ipswich & Suffolk
Greatest Hits Radio Salisbury
Greatest Hits Radio South Yorkshire
Greatest Hits Radio Stamford and Rutland
Guernsey Community Radio
GWR East Kent
Happy Cheshire Radio Christmas
Happy Cheshire Radio Extra
Harrogate Community Radio
Heart Bath
Heart Bedfordshire
Heart Derbyshire
Heart London
Heart Leicestershire
Heart Milton Keynes
UK radio frequencies: FM, AM & DAB list
Where to find England’s biggest national stations on the dial – or skip the aerial and listen online in one tap.
| Station | FM / AM | DAB | Best for | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Radio 1 | 97.6–99.8 FM | BBC National DAB | Pop, dance and new music | Listen |
| BBC Radio 2 | 88–91 FM | BBC National DAB | The UK’s most listened-to station | Listen |
| BBC Radio 3 | 90.2–92.4 FM | BBC National DAB | Classical, jazz and arts | Listen |
| BBC Radio 4 | 92.4–94.6 FM | BBC National DAB | News, drama and comedy | Listen |
| BBC Radio 5 Live | 693 & 909 AM | BBC National DAB | Live sport and news | Listen |
| BBC 6 Music | DAB & online only | BBC National DAB | Alternative and indie | Listen |
| Classic FM | 99.9–101.9 FM | Digital One | Classical music | Listen |
| Capital London | 95.8 FM | London DAB | Hit music | Listen |
| Heart UK | 106.2 FM (London) | Digital One | Feel-good pop | Listen |
| LBC | 97.3 FM (London) | Digital One | Talk, news and phone-ins | Listen |
| Smooth Radio | 102.2 FM (London) | Digital One | Relaxing classics | Listen |
| KISS | 100 FM (London) | Sound Digital | Dance and R&B | Listen |
| Magic Radio | 105.4 FM (London) | Digital One | Soft pop and ballads | Listen |
| talkSPORT | 1089 & 1053 AM | Digital One | Sport talk and live football | Listen |
| Absolute Radio | DAB & online only | Digital One | Rock and classic hits | Listen |
| Times Radio | DAB & online only | Digital One | Speech, news and analysis | Listen |
| Greatest Hits Radio | Local FM & DAB | Sound Digital | 70s, 80s and 90s hits | Listen |
| Jazz FM | DAB & online only | Sound Digital | Jazz, soul and blues | Listen |
FM frequencies vary slightly by area; London frequencies are shown for city stations.
How to listen to radio in England
Online, right here
Press play on any station on this page. It is free, there is nothing to install and no sign-up — it works on your phone, tablet, laptop and smart TV browser.
DAB & DAB+ digital radio
Most English stations broadcast on DAB. National multiplexes (BBC, Digital One, Sound Digital) cover the whole country; local multiplexes carry county and city stations.
FM & AM
FM still carries the BBC networks, Classic FM and hundreds of local stations. AM (medium wave) is mostly used by BBC Radio 5 Live, talkSPORT and some community stations.
Smart speakers & in the car
Ask your smart speaker for a station by name, or open this site on your phone and connect it to the car by Bluetooth or CarPlay / Android Auto.
Listen to UK radio online – free, live and in one place
UK Radio Stations brings together 3,564+ UK radio stations so you can listen to live radio from England without an app, a DAB set or an account. Whether you search for “radio uk”, “free radio” or “live radio”, every British radio station here streams straight in your browser – from the national BBC networks to the smallest community and internet radio stations. Stations that are off air are clearly marked, and the most popular stations always come first.
The BBC: national and local radio
The BBC runs England’s biggest national stations: BBC Radio 2 for music and entertainment, Radio 1 for new music, Radio 4 for news and speech, Radio 5 Live for sport, Radio 3 for classical and 6 Music for alternative music. Every county also has a BBC Local Radio station with local news, travel and weather.
Commercial radio: Heart, Capital, KISS, Greatest Hits and more
Commercial networks fill the rest of the dial. Global runs Heart, Capital, Smooth, LBC, Classic FM and Radio X; Bauer’s Rayo family includes KISS, Absolute Radio, Greatest Hits Radio, Hits Radio and Magic; and News UK broadcasts talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio. Many of them have local versions for each region of England.
Local, community and internet radio in England
Beyond the big brands, England has hundreds of community FM stations, hospital radio stations and internet radio stations for every taste – dance, 80s, jazz, country, rock, gospel, Asian and more. Browse by genre, by region or by town and city to find local radio stations near you, or explore radio from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best radio stations in England?
The most listened-to stations in England are BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 1, Heart, Capital, BBC Radio 5 Live, LBC, Classic FM, KISS, Smooth, talkSPORT and Greatest Hits Radio. The ranking at the top of this page is ordered by popularity, so the best-loved stations always come first.
Can I listen to UK radio online for free?
Yes. Every one of the 3,564+ UK radio stations on UK Radio Stations is free to listen to live online. There is no app to download and no account to create – just press play in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer.
What frequency is BBC Radio 1 on?
BBC Radio 1 is on 97.6–99.8 FM across England (98.8 FM in London) and on the BBC National DAB multiplex. BBC Radio 2 is on 88–91 FM, Radio 3 on 90.2–92.4 FM, Radio 4 on 92.4–94.6 FM and Radio 5 Live on 693 and 909 AM. See the frequency table above for more stations.
How do I find local radio stations near me?
Pick your region of England – South East, South West, North West, East of England, London and more – or your town or city in the lists above. Each page shows the local radio stations for that area, from BBC Local Radio to commercial and community stations.
Is there a full list of UK radio stations?
Yes. The complete list of UK radio stations – FM, DAB and internet-only – is on our All stations page, with 3,564+ stations you can filter by genre, region or name. This page lists every local station based in England.
What is the difference between FM, AM and DAB radio?
FM and AM are analogue broadcasts: FM gives better sound, AM (medium wave) travels further. DAB and DAB+ are digital, with more stations and clearer sound. Online radio needs no aerial at all – you can listen to any English station from anywhere with an internet connection.
Which UK radio stations are best for news and talk?
For news and talk listen to BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, LBC, Times Radio, GB News Radio and talkRADIO. For sport, talkSPORT and BBC Radio 5 Live carry live Premier League and cricket commentary.
Can I listen to English radio from abroad?
Most English stations stream worldwide, so you can listen to British radio from anywhere. A few programmes (mainly live sport) may be limited outside the UK because of broadcasting rights.
How many radio stations are there in England?
England has hundreds of licensed FM and DAB stations plus thousands of internet stations. On UK Radio Stations you can listen to 592 local stations based in England and 3,564+ UK stations in total.