Toronto Road is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 7RP is located in the Tilbury St Chads electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Toronto Road, Tilbury, RM18 7RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 7RH, RM18 7TB, RM18 7RJ, RM18 7RD, RM18 7RL, RM18 7RA, RM18 7RS, RM18 7AA, RM18 7RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM18 7RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.6% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7RP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 38.5% | 44.6% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 41.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 52.8% | 54.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 28.9% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 13.1% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 34.5% | 25% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 14% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 25.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 4% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 4.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.1% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 23.5% | 8.7% | 2.5% | 21.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 77.5% | 65.1% | -12.4% | 81.4% | -16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 89.5% | 67.3% | -22.2% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 17.4% | 16.5% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 8% | 12.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 67.3% | -22.2% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 18.3% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.8% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Toronto Road was 193.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% higher than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Toronto Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 57th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Toronto Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-03-10 | £308,098 |
| 35 Toronto Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-10-28 | £364,778 |
| 33 Toronto Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-10-14 | £317,169 |
| 47 Toronto Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2022-07-26 | £338,393 |
| 42 Toronto Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-25 | £345,176 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM18 7RP 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,717 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 | 265 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 | 336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thameside Primary School Manor Road , RM17 6EF | 3out of 4 | 2,096 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 | 419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,348 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 | 327 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,908 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,495 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Desserts | 16 Commonwealth House, Montreal Road | 317 yd | |
| Right Time African Restaurant | Right Time Restaurant, 237 Dock Road | 501 yd | |
| The Dock Cafe And Restaurant | 233 Dock Road, Tilbury | 501 yd | |
| Queens Fish Bar | 138 Dock Road, Tilbury | 501 yd | |
| Welcome Oriental Cafe | 156 Dock Road, Tilbury | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club | Ellerman Road, Tilbury | 457 yd | |
| Thurrock Irish Association | 150 - 152 Dock Road, Tilbury | 532 yd | |
| Tilbury Football Club | St Chads Road, Tilbury | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Fish Bar | 53 Calcutta Road, Tilbury | 264 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 12 Calcutta Road, Tilbury | 270 yd | |
| Montreal Kebab | 15 Commonwealth House, Montreal Road | 359 yd | |
| Golden Chicken & Pizza | 10 Civic Square, Tilbury | 401 yd | |
| Stallions | 213 Dock Road, Tilbury | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Calcutta Road | 270 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 14 - 16 Calcutta Road | 272 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| S6 Health & Fitness 2A 2A CALCUTTA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Tilbury Community Association CIVIC SQUARE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 375 yd |
| Uk Fitness Club DOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Tilbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Anchorfields Anchorfields Civic Square | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| St. Chads School (Closed) St. Chads Road | grass pitches | 434 yd |
| Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Chadsfield SPINDLES | grass pitches | 812 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 | 166.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.