Ward in Castle Point, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.551, 0.559 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 77 86 |
| Dialling code: | 01268 (Basildon) |
St. Mary's is a ward in the borough of Castle Point in Essex, England, sitting around the older part of South Benfleet. It benefits from proximity to the Thames Estuary and surrounding salt marshes, giving pleasant waterside walks and a sense of being close to the coast even though it is largely residential; the medieval St Mary’s Church is a local historic landmark and the area is served by Benfleet railway station, linking commuters into London.
Locally the ward has a mix of small shops, community groups and suburban streets, with an economy shaped by commuting, local services and nearby industrial and leisure areas on Canvey Island. Social life tends to centre on community halls, sports clubs and events tied to the town’s long history and riverside setting, while the marshland and promenades nearby attract walkers and birdwatchers.
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