(Suburban Area near Little Burstead)
Traditional county: Essex · District / Borough: Basildon · Region: Eastern
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| Place | Southfields |
| Traditional County | Essex |
| District / Borough | Basildon |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.576801 |
| Longitude | 0.402527 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The character of Southfields is one of quiet suburban charm, blending residential living with proximity to open countryside. It lies 3.5 km west of Basildon (from Basildon: bearing 281°T, OS grid TQ 665 891), and is situated south of Little Burstead village. Southfields offers a peaceful environment for its residents, with a focus on family-friendly housing and green spaces. While not boasting grand historical monuments, the surrounding landscape provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the Essex countryside. The local economy of Southfields is primarily driven by its residential nature, with many inhabitants commuting to larger employment centres. The development of Southfields reflects a common pattern of suburban expansion in the latter half of the 20th century, aiming to provide housing solutions for a growing population.
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Explore Southfields, 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: 51.576801, 0.402527. 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.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |