Basildon
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
Basildon in south Essex is a largely modern town surrounded by countryside and well-connected to London. Established as a New Town, its centre features shopping areas, the Eastgate Centre, and cultural facilities such as Towngate Theatre. Nearby villages and localities, including Billericay and Wickford, add historic character with their traditional high streets and heritage buildings. The district also includes green landscapes like Gloucester Park and Wat Tyler Country Park, which combine nature with industrial heritage. Its location within the Thames Gateway places it close to major transport routes, while its blend of new town amenities and nearby countryside provides a balance of urban and rural living.
The local authority for this district is: Basildon Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Essex is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Essex County Council.
Constituencies in Basildon
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Wards in Basildon
Basildon is divided into 14 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Billericay East
- Billericay West
- Burstead
- Castledon & Crouch
- Fryerns
- Laindon Park
- Langdon Hills
- Lee Chapel North
- Nethermayne
- Pitsea North West
- Pitsea South East
- St Martin's
- Wickford North
- Wickford Park