Benfleet Urban District
Benfleet Urban District was an urban district in the county of Essex, England. It was created on 1 October 1929 from the parts of Rochford Rural District containing the civil parishes of Hadleigh, South Benfleet and Thundersley.[1]
| Benfleet | |
|---|---|
| Area | |
| • 1931 | 6,356 acres (25.72 km2) |
| • 1961 | 6,372 acres (25.79 km2) |
| Population | |
| • 1921 | 6,136 (equivalent area) |
| • 1971 | 48,045 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1929 |
| • Abolished | 1974 |
| • Succeeded by | Castle Point |
| Status | Urban district |
| • HQ | Thundersley |
Since 1 April 1974 it has formed an unparished area of the borough of Castle Point.
References
- "Relationships and changes Benfleet UD through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 25 December 2021.
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