Basildon, Non-metropolitan district in Essex, United Kingdom
Basildon is an administrative district in Essex comprising several towns and surrounding areas. It covers roughly 110 square kilometers and includes well-known places like Billericay and Wickford.
The area evolved from the Billericay Urban District starting in 1934 and became Basildon Urban District in 1955. It gained borough status in 2010, marking a change in its administrative powers.
The name comes from Old English meaning a hill in the area, reflecting the region's origins. Local communities maintain connections to surrounding towns through shared services and events.
The Basildon Centre, built in 1989, serves as the administrative hub with council offices and a public library. It functions as a central point for accessing local services and information.
The area was developed as a planned town to house post-war population, unusual for rural Essex at the time. This vision shaped the infrastructure and layout of its modern sections.
Location: Essex
Inception: April 1, 1974
Capital city: Basildon
Website: http://basildon.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.57050,0.45450
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27
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