Basildon Essex Map

About Basildon

Basildon, an Essex creation of the mid-20th century, stretches across a landscape once defined by open fields and agricultural pursuits, now a testament to post-war planning and evolving urban life. It lies 5.0 km north of Stanford-le-Hope (from Stanford-le-Hope: bearing 3°T, OS grid TQ 700 886), and is situated south-south-west of Crays Hill village. The town's economy, initially rooted in the expansion of London and manufacturing, has since diversified, embracing service industries and retail, reflecting the nation's broader economic shifts. The very air, particularly on a bright morning, can hold a certain brisk cleanness, a reminder of its relatively recent genesis and the purposeful design that shaped its avenues and residential areas. Within Basildon's modern framework, echoes of a different past can be found, though perhaps more in spirit than in ancient stone. The town is perhaps most famously associated with the vibrant, and at times tumultuous, music scene that blossomed here in the late 1970s and 1980s, giving rise to influential bands like Depeche Mode and Erasure, their synth-pop melodies a stark contrast to the pastoral origins of the land. The spirit of innovation and reinvention, a characteristic of the town's very foundation, continues to manifest in various local events and community initiatives, fostering a sense of shared experience amongst its residents.

About This Basildon Map Page

Explore Basildon, Essex, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.570670, 0.452396. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.