Overview for Witchards, BASILDON, SS16 5BP

Introduction

Basildon (BAZ-il-dən) is the largest town in the borough of Basildon, within the county of Essex, England. It had a recorded population of 107,123. In 1931, the town had a population of 1,159.

It lies 26 miles (42 km) east of Central London, 11 miles (18 km) south of the city of Chelmsford and 10 miles (16 km) west of the city of Southend-on-Sea. Nearby towns include Billericay to the north-west, Wickford to the north-east and South Benfleet to the south-east. It was created as a new town after World War II in 1948, to accommodate the London population overspill from the conglomeration of four small villages, namely Pitsea, Laindon, Basildon (the most central of the four) and Vange.

The local government district of Basildon, which was formed in 1974 and received borough status in 2010, encapsulates a larger area than the town itself; the two neighbouring towns of Billericay and Wickford, as well as rural villages and smaller settlements set among the surrounding countryside, fall within its borders. Basildon Town is one of the most densely populated areas in the county. The parish of Basildon was abolished to create Billericay on 1 January 1937.

Some of Basildon's residents work in Central London, due to the town being well connected in the county to the City of London and the Docklands financial and corporate headquarters districts, with a 36–58 minute journey from the three Basildon stations on the C2c to London Fenchurch Street. Basildon also has access to the City via road, on the A127 and A13.

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Summary for Witchards, BASILDON, SS16 5BP

East of England
This postcode is in the
Nethermayne
within
Basildon
in
Essex
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near SS16 5BP

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
21
In Progress
44
Completed
1
Cancelled
11

Road Safety near SS16 5BP

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Witchards, SS16 5BP that have been reported to Essex Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near SS16 5BP

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Police

This area is policed by Essex Police.

Essex Police split their policing area into 56 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Basildon neighbourhood.

Essex Police

Basildon Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
359
Dec 2023
314
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
85
Dec 2023
63
Other Theft
Jan 2024
69
Dec 2023
60

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the South Basildon and East Thurrock parliamentary constituency.

South Basildon and East Thurrock is a constituency in the East of England region of England. The seat has been held by Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Witchards, SS16 5BP

126 WITCHARDS, SS16 5BP
26 May 2017
£280,000
132 WITCHARDS, SS16 5BP
4 Oct 2012
£194,995
130 WITCHARDS, SS16 5BP
23 Nov 2010
£163,000
126 WITCHARDS, SS16 5BP
16 Feb 2001
£81,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for SS16 5BP

Latitude
51.566065
Longitude
0.462278

Residents at SS16 5BP

Households
4
Male
5
Female
6
People per Household
2.75

Sunrise and Sunset at SS16 5BP

Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:28

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

SS16 5BP is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear10.42%
Cloudy72.63%
Rain9.43%
Windy7.52%
Other0.00%

Population

Basildon
190,000

Deprivation Index

39.5 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at SS16 5BP

Active
None

Postcode Details for SS16 5BP

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location
17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London

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