South Basildon and East Thurrock
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Covering southern Essex, this area includes Basildon’s residential districts, the riverside town of Tilbury, and rural villages. It offers access to the Thames Estuary, country parks, and local nature reserves. The A13 and M25 give fast road connections, while C2C rail services link to London Fenchurch Street. Industrial areas sit alongside commuter neighbourhoods.
Wards in South Basildon and East Thurrock
South Basildon and East Thurrock is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Chadwell St Mary
- Corringham and Fobbing
- East Tilbury
- Langdon Hills
- Nethermayne
- Orsett
- Pitsea North West
- Pitsea South East
- Stanford East and Corringham Town
- Stanford-le-Hope West
- The Homesteads
South Basildon and East Thurrock is a constituency that covers these wards in Basildon / Thurrock.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 23,466 | 22.89% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,509 | 7.33% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 14,128 | 13.78% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,991 | 19.50% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 19,143 | 18.68% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 18,263 | 17.82% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 82,542 | 81.35% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,508 | 4.44% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| African | 4,275 | 4.21% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Indian | 2,133 | 2.10% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| Other Asian | 952 | 0.94% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 858 | 0.85% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| Other Black | 797 | 0.79% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 744 | 0.73% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| Caribbean | 735 | 0.72% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Irish | 598 | 0.59% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 593 | 0.58% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 558 | 0.55% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Pakistani | 521 | 0.51% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| White and Black African | 475 | 0.47% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Bangladeshi | 444 | 0.44% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Chinese | 315 | 0.31% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 172 | 0.17% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 131 | 0.13% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Arab | 113 | 0.11% | 0.25% | 0.56% |