North Weald Bassett

North Weald Bassett
A 2010 aerial view
North Weald Bassett
Location within Essex
Interactive map of North Weald Bassett
Area22.79 km2 (8.80 sq mi)
Population6,448 (Parish, 2021)
4,348 (Built up area, 2021)
• Density283/km2 (730/sq mi)
OS grid referenceTL495045
Civil parish
  • North Weald Bassett
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townEPPING
Postcode districtCM16
Dialling code01992
PoliceEssex
FireEssex
AmbulanceEast of England
UK Parliament
Websitewww.northweald-pc.gov.uk

North Weald Bassett, or simply North Weald (/ˈwld/ WEELD), is a village and civil parish in the Epping Forest district of Essex, England. At the 2021 census the parish had a population of 6,448 and the built up area had a population of 4,348.

A market is held every Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday at North Weald Airfield. The market used to be the largest open air market in the country but reduced its size over the years.