The bumper prizes were announced by National Savings and Investment (NS&I) as part of the June 2026 draw.
One of the winners held £9,500 in bonds, including the lucky entry 629HL794483, which was purchased in June 2025.
The other winning bond, 550BW476120, was valued at £45,000 and bought in August 2023.
Elsewhere in Essex, another four residents won £50,000 each, 14 people scooped £25,000, 15 claimed £10,000, and 65 bagged £5,000 each.
Only two people in the UK are able to win the top prize of £1 million. However, plenty of other prizes are available, with 71 people winning the second prize of £100,000 and 141 claiming £50,000.
How to check if you have won on Premium Bonds
Prize draws are conducted every month and see prizes up to £1,000,000 given away.
To find out if you have ever won a Premium Bonds prize, you will need to dig out your holder’s information and head over to the prize checker.
You will need your holder’s number which you can find on your bond record, or in the app.
You can also use your NS&I number which you should be able to find on any communication about your bonds.
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