Kipling Avenue is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 8JF 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 Kipling Avenue, Tilbury, RM18 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 8JA, RM18 8HW, RM18 8JS, RM18 8HF, RM18 8HX, RM18 8JT, RM18 8HG, RM18 8HN, RM18 8EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM18 8JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM18 8JF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.5% | 29.4% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 55% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 45.4% | 46.4% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 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 | 34.7% | 25.7% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.9% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 28% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 16.4% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 84.1% | 71.4% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -10.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 87.4% | 73.7% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 11.5% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 73.7% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 2.1% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kipling Avenue was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kipling Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 105th lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Kipling Avenue, Tilbury, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-04-04 | £131,143 |
| 61 Kipling Avenue, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-07-27 | £251,033 |
| 56 Kipling Avenue, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2017-10-13 | £255,952 |
| 58 Kipling Avenue, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2017-08-31 | £337,022 |
| 56 Kipling Avenue, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-12-13 | £216,850 |
RM18 8JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8JF 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,491 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 | 169 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 | 1,381 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 1,925 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 | 878 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 3,927 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 | 4,759 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 | 1,155 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 3,321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,448 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 | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Football Club | St Chads Road, Tilbury | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Chicken | Alans Fish & Chips, 175 St Chads Road | 927 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 167 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 927 yd | |
| Burning Desire | 163A St Chads Road, Tilbury | 927 yd | |
| Osheam Kitchen | 169 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 956 yd | |
| Golden Chicken & Pizza | 10 Civic Square, Tilbury | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| St. Chads School (Closed) St. Chads Road | grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Chadsfield SPINDLES | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.