Fielding Avenue is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 8HL is located in the Tilbury St Chads electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fielding Avenue, Tilbury, RM18 8HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 8JE, RM18 8HQ, RM18 8HY, RM18 8AS, RM18 8HT, RM18 8HN, RM18 8HG, RM18 8HR, RM18 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM18 8HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 40.2% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 42.3% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 53.4% | 49.5% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 31.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 15% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 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 | 31.1% | 26.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 12.4% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.6% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 28.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 26.5% | 34.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 31.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 68.6% | 59.2% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 70.3% 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 | 86.4% | 70.3% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 10.1% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 17.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 15.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 71.6% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 21% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 2.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 64.8% | 46.2% | 18.6% |
| Muslim | 4.8% | 6.5% | -1.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fielding Avenue was 184.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% higher than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fielding Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 62nd highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Fielding Avenue, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-11-21 | £278,953 |
| 25 Fielding Avenue, Tilbury, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-08-06 | £195,629 |
| 30 Fielding Avenue, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-02-19 | £222,022 |
| 15 Fielding Avenue, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £229,995 | 2018-04-10 | £288,369 |
| 11 Fielding Avenue, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2017-06-06 | £221,607 |
RM18 8HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in RM18 8HL 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 3,294 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Manor Junior School Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | - not rated | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Calcutta Road , RM18 7QH | - not rated | 1,226 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 | 1,226 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 | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Community College Buxton Road, North Site , RM16 2XN | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torells School Buxton Road , RM16 2XN | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | - not rated | 3,512 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 3,621 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 | 4,565 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 | 1,077 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,830 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartford and Gravesham Joynes House , New Road DA11 0AT | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 3,125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 161 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 737 yd | |
| Angel Desserts | 16 Commonwealth House, Montreal Road | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Football Club | St Chads Road, Tilbury | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chicken & Pizza | 10 Civic Square, Tilbury | 716 yd | |
| Burning Desire | 163A St Chads Road, Tilbury | 799 yd | |
| Tilbury Chicken | Alans Fish & Chips, 175 St Chads Road | 799 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 167 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 799 yd | |
| Osheam Kitchen | 169 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 14 - 16 Calcutta Road | 904 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Calcutta Road | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| St. Chads School (Closed) St. Chads Road | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Tilbury Community Association CIVIC SQUARE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 862 yd |
| S6 Health & Fitness 2A 2A CALCUTTA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Tilbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Anchorfields Anchorfields Civic Square | health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Chadsfield SPINDLES | grass pitches | 968 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.