Basildon (Billericay from 1934 to 1955) |
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Area | |
• 1951 | 27,139 acres (110 km²) |
• 1961 | 27,139 acres (110 km²) |
Population | |
• 1931 | 27,454 (equivalent area) |
• 1971 | 129,302 |
History | |
• Created | 1934 |
• Abolished | 1974 |
• Succeeded by | Basildon |
Status | Urban district |
Basildon Urban District (from 1934 to 1955 Billericay Urban District) was a local government district in south Essex, England from 1934 to 1974.
The district was created in 1934 consisting of the following parishes (all from Billericay Rural District):
It also gained 1,282 acres (5 km²) from Chelmsford Rural District and 1,627 acres (7 km²) from Orsett Rural District.
In 1937 all the parishes were abolished and used to create a Billericay parish which occupied the same area as the district. In 1955 the district was renamed Basildon, still consisting of the Billericay parish.
Coordinates: 51°34′N 0°28′E / 51.57°N 0.47°E