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East Tilbury

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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 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
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

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
Flats3£180,000
Detached8£434,500
Terraced27£330,000

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

SS170PT

Northumberland Road

SS170PJ

Holford Road

RM188SW

Coronation Avenue

SS170QU

Monks Cottages

RM164LL

Sandy Lane

RM188TH

Gun Hill

RM188QR

Station Road

RM164BF

St Johns Road

SS170QT

East Tilbury Road

RM188RP

Princess Margaret Road

RM188YP

Princess Margaret Road

RM188TR

Holford Road

SS170QY

Princess Margaret Road

RM164LT

Biggin Lane

RM188RS

Lambourne

RM164LG

Linford Road

RM164DS

Hill House Drive

RM188SD

Bata Avenue

RM188UT

Welland

RM188RN

Hayle

RM188SH

Thomas Bata Avenue

RM188SQ

Waldon

RM188PL

Princess Margaret Road

RM188PT

Linley Close

RM188PD

Princess Margaret Road

RM188SB

Princess Margaret Road

RM164LP

Sandy Lane

RM188SG

Severn

RM188PU

Princess Margaret Road

RM188TP

High House Lane

SS170RQ

Pinewood Close

RM188RJ

Princess Margaret Road

RM188SL

King George Vi Avenue

RM188PP

Princess Margaret Road

RM188FH

Lapwin Close

SS170RR

Beechcroft Avenue

SS170QS

East Tilbury Road

RM188TX

Rectory Road

RM188SJ

Coronation Avenue

Data Sources

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