Darwin Road is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 7DZ 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 Darwin Road, Tilbury, RM18 7DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 7BD, RM18 7BB, RM18 7DY, RM18 7NX, RM18 7BA, RM18 7BQ, RM18 7BH, RM18 7BE, RM18 7DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM18 7DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.4% | 48.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM18 7DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 51.1% | 11.6% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 27.7% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 14% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 49% | 50.4% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 27.9% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.5% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 7DZ this area, 34% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 34% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 13% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 20.6% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 9.1% | 5.7% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 13% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 86.8% | 68.8% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 72.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 72.6% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 13% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 72.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 16.5% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.4% | 37.2% | -1.8% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darwin Road was 233.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.8% higher than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Darwin Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 38th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Darwin Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-01-24 | £261,322 |
| 104 Darwin Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-07 | £258,368 |
| 80 Darwin Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2021-03-19 | £264,287 |
| 92 Darwin Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-05-31 | £291,758 |
| 120 Darwin Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2006-10-30 | £184,996 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Education | 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 | 2,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Lobley Primary School Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | - not rated | 203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Calcutta Road , RM18 7QH | - not rated | 399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School St. Mary's Catholic Primary School , Calcutta Road RM18 7QH | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's School St Chad's Road , RM18 8LH | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School Chadwell Road , RM17 5FP | 3out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Gateway Community College Buxton Road, North Site , RM16 2XN | - not rated | 3,268 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 4,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 4,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Pupil Referral Unit Tilbury Pss Base , Jack Lobley Centre RM18 7AX | - not rated | 322 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford and Gravesham Joynes House , New Road DA11 0AT | - not rated | 2,792 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Light Christian School Suite 1, Queensgate Centre , Orsett Road RM17 5DF | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Oriental Cafe | 156 Dock Road, Tilbury | 312 yd | |
| Orchid Garden | 174 Dock Road, Tilbury | 316 yd | |
| Zani | Restaurant Zani, 166 Dock Road | 317 yd | |
| The Dock Cafe And Restaurant | 233 Dock Road, Tilbury | 349 yd | |
| Queens Fish Bar | 138 Dock Road, Tilbury | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club | Ellerman Road, Tilbury | 239 yd | |
| Thurrock Irish Association | 150 - 152 Dock Road, Tilbury | 312 yd | |
| Tilbury Football Club | St Chads Road, Tilbury | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Party | 162 Dock Road, Tilbury | 316 yd | |
| Stallions | 213 Dock Road, Tilbury | 349 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 219 Dock Road, Tilbury | 349 yd | |
| Tilbury Fish Bar | 53 Calcutta Road, Tilbury | 499 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 12 Calcutta Road, Tilbury | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Calcutta Road | 556 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 14 - 16 Calcutta Road | 557 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uk Fitness Club DOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| St. Chads School (Closed) St. Chads Road | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| S6 Health & Fitness 2A 2A CALCUTTA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 585 yd |
| Tilbury Community Association CIVIC SQUARE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 666 yd |
| Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Tilbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Anchorfields Anchorfields Civic Square | health and fitness suite | 701 yd |
| Chadsfield SPINDLES | grass pitches | 825 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 | 73.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.0% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.