Fairfax Road is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 7BB is located in the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairfax Road, Tilbury, RM18 7BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 7DZ, RM18 7BA, RM18 7AR, RM18 7AU, RM18 7BD, RM18 7AX, RM18 7DY, RM18 7AP, RM18 7BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM18 7BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 49.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 41.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 35.6% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.2% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 31.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 15.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around RM18 7BB this area, 30.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.6% | 30.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 14.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.3% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 24.4% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 4.1% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 11.4% | 23% | 11.6% | 2.5% | 20.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 81.1% | 64.5% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 81.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 81.5% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -1.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6% | 12% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 81.3% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15.4% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 0.8% | -2.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.6% | 6.5% | -1.9% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfax Road was 342.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.2% higher than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfax Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 17th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 192.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Fairfax Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-10-24 | £353,616 |
| 48 Fairfax Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2010-10-08 | £265,983 |
| 44 Fairfax Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2006-12-01 | £310,248 |
| 52 Fairfax Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2000-09-29 | £285,941 |
| 48 Fairfax Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £54,000 | 1999-10-08 | £287,022 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM18 7BB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School St. Mary's Catholic Primary School , Calcutta Road RM18 7QH | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 3,502 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 3,542 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 4,547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zani | Restaurant Zani, 166 Dock Road | 286 yd | |
| Orchid Garden | 174 Dock Road, Tilbury | 292 yd | |
| Welcome Oriental Cafe | 156 Dock Road, Tilbury | 295 yd | |
| The Dock Cafe And Restaurant | 233 Dock Road, Tilbury | 363 yd | |
| Queens Fish Bar | 138 Dock Road, Tilbury | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club | Ellerman Road, Tilbury | 237 yd | |
| Thurrock Irish Association | 150 - 152 Dock Road, Tilbury | 295 yd | |
| Tilbury Football Club | St Chads Road, Tilbury | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Party | 162 Dock Road, Tilbury | 292 yd | |
| Stallions | 213 Dock Road, Tilbury | 363 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 219 Dock Road, Tilbury | 363 yd | |
| Tilbury Fish Bar | 53 Calcutta Road, Tilbury | 598 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 12 Calcutta Road, Tilbury | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Calcutta Road | 660 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 14 - 16 Calcutta Road | 661 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Thurrock Park Way | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uk Fitness Club DOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 450 yd |
| St. Chads School (Closed) St. Chads Road | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| S6 Health & Fitness 2A 2A CALCUTTA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Tilbury Community Association CIVIC SQUARE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 770 yd |
| Tilbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Anchorfields Anchorfields Civic Square | health and fitness suite | 804 yd |
| Chadsfield SPINDLES | grass pitches | 842 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.