Baker Street, Essex Explained

Country:England
Static Image:Baker Street Mill.jpg
Static Image Caption:Baker Street windmill
Coordinates:51.5°N 0.34°W
Official Name:Baker Street
Unitary England:Thurrock
Lieutenancy England:Essex
Region:East of England
Post Town:GRAYS
Postcode District:RM16
Postcode Area:RM
Dial Code:01375
Os Grid Reference:TQ6381
Population:598
Population Ref:(2019 estimate)
Area Total Km2:0.330

Baker Street is an area of Orsett in the unitary authority of Thurrock. It is in the ceremonial county of Essex, England. In 2019 it had an estimated population of 598.[1]

Description

Reaney[2] suggests the name is derived from William Bakere de Luggestreet.

It is known locally because of the surviving windmill. The windmill is said to have been built in the 17th century and ceased working in 1911. It is now a private house.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Baker Street. City Population De. 19 November 2020.
  2. PH Reaney, The Place-Names of Essex (CUP, 1969)