Benfleet Urban District
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| 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 |
Benfleet Urban District was an urban district in the county of Essex, England. It was created on 1 October 1929 by the merger of the civil parishes of Hadleigh, South Benfleet and Thundersley, all previously in the Rochford Rural District.
Since 1 April 1974 it has formed part of the Borough of Castle Point.
Coordinates: 51°33′N 0°35′E / 51.55°N 0.59°E
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