Galsworthy Road, Tilbury, RM18 8JS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM18 8JS 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%

Partnership Status

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 8JS 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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Galsworthy Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Galsworthy Road 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.

Galsworthy Road 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%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,000

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in RM18 8JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Galsworthy Road are based on 43 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thurrock.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Galsworthy Road, Tilbury, RM18 8JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM18 8JS

Average Price
£297,813

Semi-Detached
£320,822

Terraced
£290,144

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Galsworthy Road

Average Price
£294,714

Semi-Detached
£308,348

Terraced
£289,437

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Galsworthy Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Galsworthy Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2024-02-08	£280,085
22 Galsworthy Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2023-11-06	£337,594
17 Galsworthy Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2021-12-15	£233,705
74 Galsworthy Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2021-07-30	£335,172
3 Galsworthy Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building	£260,000	2021-05-28	£296,272

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM18 8JS

Employment

RM18 8JS 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 8JS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northfleet Nursery School 140 London Road , Northfleet DA11 9JS	4out of 4	3,481 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ	3out of 4	269 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	1,425 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB	3out of 4	1,434 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU	3out of 4	1,485 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH	3out of 4	2,013 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU	3out of 4	962 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR	4out of 4	3,588 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE	4out of 4	3,795 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St John's Catholic Comprehensive Rochester Road , DA12 2JW	3out of 4	3,945 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX	3out of 4	4,015 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Girls	More About School

All-through

	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	4,710 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX	3out of 4	1,240 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX	- not rated	2,946 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN	- not rated	3,278 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU	4out of 4	3,500 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU	- not rated	3,542 yd	Free schools special	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Munchies	161 St Chads Road, Tilbury		1,003 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tilbury Football Club	St Chads Road, Tilbury		1,029 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Chicken & Pizza	10 Civic Square, Tilbury	997 yd
Tilbury Chicken	Alans Fish & Chips, 175 St Chads Road	1,029 yd
Canton Chef	167 St Chads Road, Tilbury	1,029 yd
Burning Desire	163A St Chads Road, Tilbury	1,029 yd
Osheam Kitchen	169 St Chads Road, Tilbury	1,056 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE	grass pitches	879 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	109.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of RM18 8JS