Shelley Place is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 8HP 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 Shelley Place, Tilbury, RM18 8HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 8HE, RM18 8HU, RM18 8HJ, RM18 8HQ, RM18 8HY, RM18 8HS, RM18 8EP, RM18 8HF, RM18 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM18 8HP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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% | 48.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 41.7% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 37.7% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 3.4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 53% | 47.5% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 38.9% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.1% | 21.4% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 12.9% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 12.9% | -10.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 26.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 12% | 11.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 84.5% | 74.9% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.8% 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 | 86.2% | 75.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 14% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 75.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.9% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 8.3% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shelley Place was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shelley Place has the 10th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 225th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Shelley Place, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-05-24 | £282,558 |
| 15 Shelley Place, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2022-09-08 | £290,236 |
| 20 Shelley Place, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-07-21 | £261,074 |
| 15 Shelley Place, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-07-06 | £235,971 |
| 25 Shelley Place, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2021-12-18 | £273,541 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS | 4out of 4 | 3,394 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 | 99 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,170 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 | 1,180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 617 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 4,756 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 | 893 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 3,059 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,313 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 161 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 643 yd | |
| Angel Desserts | 16 Commonwealth House, Montreal Road | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Football Club | St Chads Road, Tilbury | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Chicken | Alans Fish & Chips, 175 St Chads Road | 670 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 167 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 670 yd | |
| Burning Desire | 163A St Chads Road, Tilbury | 670 yd | |
| Osheam Kitchen | 169 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 694 yd | |
| Golden Chicken & Pizza | 10 Civic Square, Tilbury | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Calcutta Road | 950 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 14 - 16 Calcutta Road | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| St. Chads School (Closed) St. Chads Road | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Chadsfield SPINDLES | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Tilbury Community Association CIVIC SQUARE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 926 yd |
| S6 Health & Fitness 2A 2A CALCUTTA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 927 yd |
| Tilbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Anchorfields Anchorfields Civic Square | health and fitness suite | 973 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 | 200.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.