What is pitsea famous for?

What is pitsea famous for?

The most prominent landmark is the tower of the 13th-century church of St. Michael, situated on Pitsea Mount. The dominant position of the building over the local area has seen the church used as a station for a mobile telephone aerial.

Who runs Pitsea market?

The lockdown happened just a couple of weeks after owner LCP, the national commercial property investment company, took over the running of the market after former markets operator Charfleets served notice to give up the operation, following more than 25 years in charge.

When was pitsea built?

Pitsea railway station

Pitsea
1 July 1855 Opened as Pitsea
1 June 1888 Re-sited
18 July 1932 Renamed Pitsea for Vange
December 1952 Renamed Pitsea

Is Pitsea in london?

It takes an average of 51m to travel from Pitsea to London by train, over a distance of around 27 miles (44 km). There are normally 176 trains per day travelling from Pitsea to London and tickets for this journey start from £11.60 when you book in advance.

Is Basildon poor?

In south Essex, statistics from earlier this year show the council wards with the worst rates of deprivation in the country. Rochford, Southend and Basildon were all in the top ten for towns suffering the most. Rochford and Southend East came in at number four with 35 per cent of children in poverty.

How many people live in Pitsea?

Population

Name Status Population Census 2011-03-27
Pitsea South East Ward 11,736
Pitsea South East 12,268 Population [2020] – Estimate 17.60 km² Area 696.9/km² Population Density [2020] 0.48% Annual Population Change [2011 → 2020]
East of England Region 5,846,965

How many stalls are at Pitsea market?

PITSEA Market now has close to 90 regular stallholders having helped traders to relocate from a closed down Sunday market. Dagenham Sunday Market ceased trading six months ago and, with the coronavirus pandemic still causing havoc, it has been announced it will not reopen.

What year did Tesco Pitsea open?

In 1997 the first Tesco Extra store was opened in Pitsea, Essex. During the 1990s the company expanded their business into Europe and South Korea.

What zone is Pitsea?

Pitsea to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train

Distance miles ( km)
Departure station Pitsea
Arrival station London Underground Zone 1-6

Is pitsea rough?

3) Pitsea South East – 2,380 August was a particularly crime heavy month in 2019, with 261 reported crimes taking place, according to the data.