St Chads Road is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 8NL 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 St Chads Road, Tilbury, RM18 8NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 8AN, RM18 8NP, RM18 8NA, RM18 8NB, RM18 8ND, RM18 8LP, RM18 8NH, RM18 8NJ, RM18 8LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM18 8NL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 8NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 38.3% | 42.5% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 40.2% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.3% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 48.8% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 31.8% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around RM18 8NL this area, 36.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.3% | 36.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 14.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 17% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 86.6% | 75.9% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 4.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 88.5% | 78.4% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 11.3% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 78.7% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 10.5% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Chads Road was 77.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Chads Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 197th highest crime rate of 502 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 St Chads Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2025-12-22 | £329,325 |
| Flat 1 St. Chads Court, 165A St Chads Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2025-09-19 | £145,844 |
| 184 St Chads Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-07-31 | £390,899 |
| Flat 4 St. Chads Court, 165A St Chads Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-07-29 | £144,227 |
| 183 St Chads Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-09-26 | £280,853 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Manor Junior School Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | - not rated | 549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | - not rated | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jack Lobley Primary School Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | - not rated | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | - not rated | 794 yd | Free schools | 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 | 420 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Community College Buxton Road, North Site , RM16 2XN | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torells School Buxton Road , RM16 2XN | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer's College Chadwell Road , RM17 5TD | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock and Basildon College Woodview Campus , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thurrock College Woodview , RM16 2YR | - not rated | 2,100 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National Sea Training College Denton , DA12 2HR | - not rated | 4,390 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 | 4,955 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 | 504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,864 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Treetops Approach Road , RM16 2WU | 3out of 4 | 2,949 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 | 195 yd | |
| Angel Desserts | 16 Commonwealth House, Montreal Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Football Club | St Chads Road, Tilbury | 2 yd | |
| Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club | Ellerman Road, Tilbury | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burning Desire | 163A St Chads Road, Tilbury | 2 yd | |
| Tilbury Chicken | Alans Fish & Chips, 175 St Chads Road | 2 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 167 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 2 yd | |
| Osheam Kitchen | 169 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 73 yd | |
| Golden Chicken & Pizza | 10 Civic Square, Tilbury | 864 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Calcutta Road | 906 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 14 - 16 Calcutta Road | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadsfield SPINDLES | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| St. Chads School (Closed) St. Chads Road | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| The Gateway Academy MARSHFOOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| S6 Health & Fitness 2A 2A CALCUTTA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Tilbury Community Association CIVIC SQUARE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 959 yd |
| Tilbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Anchorfields Anchorfields Civic Square | health and fitness suite | 1,020 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 | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| 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 | 3.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.