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East Tilbury

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About

East Tilbury is situated on the north bank of the River Thames within the Thurrock unitary authority. The area is characterised by a mix of residential housing, industrial estates, and protected marshland. Its landscape is largely flat, shaped by its riverside location and historical land use. The settlement includes the original village core and later 20th-century developments, creating distinct residential zones within the broader area.

A very specific legacy is the 1930s Bata estate, an industrial model village with its own distinct architectural style and layout. This planned community, centered around the former shoe factory, remains a defining feature. The area's economy is linked to the nearby Port of Tilbury and logistics sectors. Large areas of Thames estuary marshland to the east provide a significant natural counterpoint to the industrial and residential developments.

Area overview

On average East Tilbury has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Tilbury is £62,227 per year. There are 1 schools in East Tilbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Tilbury is home to around 7,713 people, with a population density of about 447.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Tilbury Population
7,713
Population density
447.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.73(-3%)
Vehicle crime
9.21(+109%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.91(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.58(-12%)
Other theft
3.5(-36%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,851
75.86%
African
602
7.81%
Other White
412
5.34%
Other Black
115
1.49%
Indian
91
1.18%
Total population: 7,713

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,410
24.08%
No qualifications
1,105
18.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,071
18.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,026
17.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
793
13.54%
Total 16+ residents: 5,855

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,194
42.57%
Owns outright
823
29.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
467
16.65%
Other social rented
139
4.96%
Social rents from council
101
3.6%
Total households: 2,805

Property prices in East Tilbury

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in East Tilbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,135,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Tilbury in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Tilbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached41£385,000
Terraced27£330,000
Detached8£434,500
Flats3£180,000

10 years median price trend in East Tilbury

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Tilbury.

All postcodes in East Tilbury

RM163DR

Brentwood Road

SS170QG

East Tilbury Road

RM188FJ

Pintail Close

SS170QS

East Tilbury Road

RM188RD

Farm Road

RM188QH

Princess Margaret Road

RM188RZ

Roach

RM188SH

Thomas Bata Avenue

RM188RF

Colne

RM188RX

Tyne

SS170PR

Buckingham Hill Road

RM188FA

Sandpiper Close

SS170QR

Lower Crescent

RM188SX

Arun

SS170QP

Lower Crescent

SS170QW

Devonshire Gardens

RM188PA

Love Lane

RM188SG

Severn

SS170QF

East Tilbury Road

SS170RH

Waltons Hall Road

RM188PN

Princess Margaret Road

RM188PU

Princess Margaret Road

SS170QQ

Hampshire Gardens

RM188QD

Princess Margaret Road

RM164BG

Linford Road

SS170PU

Northumberland Road

RM188SU

Trent

RM188RB

Gloucester Avenue

SS170QJ

Lower Crescent

RM164LG

Linford Road

RM188RS

Lambourne

SS170RF

Muckingford Road

RM188TE

Coronation Avenue

RM164LT

Biggin Lane

SS170RP

Stenning Avenue

RM188RA

Low Street Lane

SS170QX

Princess Margaret Road

RM188TT

Blue Anchor Lane

SS170RE

Beechcroft Avenue

RM188PH

Princess Margaret Road

RM188RG

Deben

RM188RQ

Solway

SS170QZ

Halt Drive

RM164LP

Sandy Lane

RM188QP

Station Road

RM188TH

Gun Hill

RM188FL

Pipit Close

RM188PX

Princess Margaret Road

SS170QE

East Tilbury Road

RM188NR

Queen Mary Avenue

RM188QU

Low Street Lane

RM188QR

Station Road

SS170QH

East Tilbury Road

RM188TL

High House Lane

RM188PB

Princess Margaret Road

RM188TA

Coronation Avenue

SS170PT

Northumberland Road

RM188TB

Coronation Avenue

RM188TJ

Turnpike Lane

RM188RH

Thames Industrial Park

SS170PZ

Somerset Road

RM188RT

Tweed

RM188TD

Frome

RM188SP

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

RM188QJ

Love Lane

SS170RT

Siddons Close

RM188FQ

Thomas Bata Avenue

SS170RD

Hazelwood

RM164LS

Sandy Lane

RM188TR

Holford Road

RM188QX

Low Street Lane

RM188FF

Sanderling Close

RM188FH

Lapwin Close

RM188PD

Princess Margaret Road

RM188RP

Princess Margaret Road

RM188SN

Torridge

SS170RQ

Pinewood Close

RM188TP

High House Lane

SS170RA

Halt Drive

RM164LL

Sandy Lane

RM188PQ

Gordon Close

RM188RJ

Princess Margaret Road

RM188SR

Coronation Avenue

RM163DJ

Brentwood Road

SS170RB

High Ash Close

RM188SQ

Waldon

SS170QD

Essex Gardens

RM188UD

Rectory Road

RM188RN

Hayle

RM164DT

Hill House Drive

RM188PL

Princess Margaret Road

RM188SE

Roman

SS170QB

Dorset Gardens

SS170QY

Princess Margaret Road

RM164LE

Sandy Lane

RM188PT

Linley Close

RM188RU

Calder

RM188TU

The Green

RM188PP

Princess Margaret Road

RM188SW

Coronation Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.