Wickford

Wickford is a town and civil parish in the south of the English county of Essex, with a population of 33,486. Located approximately 30 miles (50 km) east of London, it is within the Borough of Basildon along with the original town of Basildon, Billericay, Laindon and Pitsea.

Wickford
Wickford town sign
Wickford
Location within Essex
Population33,486 (2011)
OS grid referenceTQ746932
Civil parish
  • Wickford
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWICKFORD
Postcode districtSS11, SS12
Dialling code01268
PoliceEssex
FireEssex
AmbulanceEast of England
UK Parliament

Wickford has a main high street which includes a wide range of shops. It also has a swimming pool, library, open-air market and a community centre within the vicinity of the town centre.

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