- Source: 1987 Basildon District Council election
- 1987 Basildon District Council election
- Borough of Basildon
- Basildon Borough Council elections
- 1990 Basildon District Council election
- 1991 Basildon District Council election
- 1988 Basildon District Council election
- 1986 Basildon District Council election
- Essex County Council elections
- Essex County Council
- 2024–present structural changes to local government in England
The 1987 Basildon District Council election took place on 7 May 1987 to elect members of Basildon District Council in Essex, England. This was on the same day as other local elections. One third of the council was up for election; the seats which were last contested in 1983. The Labour Party lost control of the council, which it had held since 1982; the council fell under no overall control.
Overall results
All comparisons in vote share are to the corresponding 1983 election.