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About

East Tilbury ward sits on the north bank of the River Thames, characterised by its industrial landscapes and residential estates. The area is dominated by the large Tilbury Power Station and the deep-water Port of Tilbury, which shape the local economy and environment. Housing primarily consists of post-war developments, including the Linford and Thameside estates, providing homes for a community with strong local ties.

A notable historical layer is the 1930s Bata estate, a self-contained factory town built in a modernist European style by the shoe company. This planned settlement, with its distinctive white houses and central park, offers a unique architectural contrast to the surrounding industry. The low-lying marshland geography defines its open, flat vistas, with footpaths leading toward the river walls and the protected foreshore.

Area overview

On average East Tilbury has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. 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
3/10
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 qualifications or above
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

Median price£368,000
Price per sq ft£393
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £407K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 (about £393 per square foot) in East Tilbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,200 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Tilbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£450,000£407
Semi-Detached37£385,000£382
Terraced25£330,000£421
Flats6£181,500£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Tilbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Tilbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£135,000£295,000£242,500
2017£362,000£148,500£305,000£260,000
2018£365,000£148,000£325,000£265,500
2019£340,000£152,000£316,000£277,500
2020£340,000£133,000£315,000£295,000
2021£376,500£143,125£326,500£288,750
2022£415,000£192,500£368,750£338,250
2023£450,000£180,500£355,000£347,500
2024£408,750£187,500£355,000£325,000
2025£450,000£168,000£380,000£336,000
2026£590,000£184,000£380,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Tilbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Tilbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£259£299£308
2017£287£258£305£309
2018£285£286£290£326
2019£350£294£320£313
2020£372£304£332£338
2021£342£254£342£336
2022£378£352£398£381
2023£364£339£363£394
2024£370£338£394£410
2025£387£316£380£409
2026£296£345£396£374
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Tilbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about East Tilbury

Is East Tilbury safe?

East Tilbury records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Tilbury?

The median sale price in East Tilbury is £368,000 (about £393 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Tilbury?

East Tilbury has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is East Tilbury?

East Tilbury scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Tilbury sits around rank 15,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Tilbury?

The average household income in East Tilbury is around £62,227 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for East Tilbury?

East Tilbury is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sue Sammons (Independent).

All postcodes in East Tilbury

RM188PH

Princess Margaret Road

RM188SP

Queen Elizabeth Avenue

SS170QX

Princess Margaret Road

SS170QR

Lower Crescent

RM188FF

Sanderling Close

RM188RW

Strathmore

RM188SS

Queen Mary Avenue

RM188RF

Colne

SS170RW

Stafford Close

RM188TJ

Turnpike Lane

SS170RA

Halt Drive

RM188QX

Low Street Lane

RM188YR

Princess Margaret Road

RM188TE

Coronation Avenue

RM163DJ

Brentwood Road

SS170QF

East Tilbury Road

SS170RG

Halt Drive

RM188TL

High House Lane

RM164BG

Linford Road

RM188RY

Clyde

RM188QU

Low Street Lane

RM188FJ

Pintail Close

RM188TB

Coronation Avenue

RM164LQ

Linford Road

RM188RR

Orwell

SS170RP

Stenning Avenue

RM164LS

Sandy Lane

RM188DQ

Shearwater Avenue

RM164AT

St Johns Road

SS170QL

Meadow Close

RM188PN

Princess Margaret Road

SS170QW

Devonshire Gardens

RM188SF

Bure

RM188RB

Gloucester Avenue

SS170QE

East Tilbury Road

RM188ST

Princess Avenue

RM188PA

Love Lane

RM188RU

Calder

RM188RA

Low Street Lane

RM188FG

Turnstone Close

RM188TA

Coronation Avenue

RM188NX

Princess Margaret Road

RM164LR

Sandy Lane

RM188QD

Princess Margaret Road

SS170QA

Somerset Road

SS170PU

Northumberland Road

SS170QP

Lower Crescent

SS170QZ

Halt Drive

RM188SE

Roman

SS170RD

Hazelwood

RM188FQ

Thomas Bata Avenue

RM188TD

Frome

SS170RT

Siddons Close

RM188RH

Thames Industrial Park

RM188RX

Tyne

RM188TS

Muckingford Road

RM188SU

Trent

RM163DR

Brentwood Road

SS170QQ

Hampshire Gardens

SS170PZ

Somerset Road

SS170QH

East Tilbury Road

RM188TU

The Green

RM188QH

Princess Margaret Road

RM164LE

Sandy Lane

RM188RQ

Solway

RM188RZ

Roach

RM188SX

Arun

RM188RG

Deben

RM188PB

Princess Margaret Road

RM188UD

Rectory Road

SS170RE

Beechcroft Avenue

RM188TT

Blue Anchor Lane

SS170QN

Lower Crescent

SS170PR

Buckingham Hill Road

RM188NR

Queen Mary Avenue

RM188UB

Church Road

RM188PX

Princess Margaret Road

RM188QP

Station Road

RM188RT

Tweed

RM188FA

Sandpiper Close

RM188RE

Colne Court

SS170QD

Essex Gardens

RM188FL

Pipit Close

RM188RD

Farm Road

RM164DT

Hill House Drive

SS170QJ

Lower Crescent

RM188PQ

Gordon Close

RM188QJ

Love Lane

SS170RH

Waltons Hall Road

RM188SN

Torridge

RM188SR

Coronation Avenue

SS170RF

Muckingford Road

RM188FR

Bata Mews

SS170SS

Lower Crescent

SS170QB

Dorset Gardens

RM188NT

Alexandra Way

SS170RS

Brindles Close

SS170QG

East Tilbury Road

SS170RB

High Ash Close

SS170PY

Buckingham Hill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.