Capstan Centre is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 7HH 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 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Capstan Centre, Tilbury, RM18 7HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM18 7HH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.3% | 49.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 7HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 43.2% | 48.5% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 34.1% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.9% | 57.2% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.8% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 8.3% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 21.8% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 11.1% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.8% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 31% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 13.9% | 4% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.7% 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 | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 24.8% | 25.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 23.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 57% | 50.7% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -30.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 49.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 49.3% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| European Union | 11.4% | 20.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 16.3% | 19% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 16.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.7% | 49% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 24.7% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 8.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 9% | 0.3% | 8.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capstan Centre was 188.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.2% higher than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Capstan Centre has the 11th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 56th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 23 Capstan Centre, Tilbury, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-05-16 | £157,468 |
| Unit 12-13 Capstan Centre, Tilbury, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2023-06-09 | £72,139 |
| Unit 11 Capstan Centre, Tilbury, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-03-31 | £178,161 |
| Unit 8 Capstan Centre, Tilbury, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-12-06 | £387,852 |
| Unit 18 Capstan Centre, Tilbury, Thurrock Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-06-28 | £216,473 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM18 7HH 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 | 191 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Other | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 50 |
| Transport and storage | 39 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thameside Infant School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | - not rated | 707 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Junior School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | - not rated | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Lobley Primary School Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary School Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Park Secondary School Chadwell Road , RM17 5FP | 3out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's School St Chad's Road , RM18 8LH | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkerden Church of England Academy Colyer Drive , DA10 1HN | - not rated | 5,008 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George's Church of England School Meadow Road , DA11 7LS | 3out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pupil Referral Unit Tilbury Pss Base , Jack Lobley Centre RM18 7AX | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Light Christian School Suite 1, Queensgate Centre , Orsett Road RM17 5DF | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Thurrock Park Way | 176 yd | |
| Asda Cafe | Asda Superstore, Thurrock Park Way | 289 yd | |
| Tilbury Seafarers Centre | Tilbury | 735 yd | |
| Propersnack | Don Ps, 44 Broadway | 871 yd | |
| Chai Bhai | 11 Broadway, Grays | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | Dock Road, Grays | 807 yd | |
| The Traitors Gate | Traitors Gate, 40 - 42 Broadway | 898 yd | |
| Tyrells Hall Social Club | Tyrrells Hall Club, 67 Dock Road | 909 yd | |
| The Bull Public House | The Bull, Dock Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzee's | 123 Grove Road, Grays | 843 yd | |
| Yo Grills Takeaway | 28 Broadway, Grays | 896 yd | |
| Yummy Patisserie | 17 Broadway, Grays | 898 yd | |
| Pizza GoGo | 13 Broadway, Grays | 898 yd | |
| Captain Korma | 5 Broadway, Grays | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Thurrock Park Way | 289 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 | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 13.43 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 13.43 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.