Spindles is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 8NP 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 Spindles, Tilbury, RM18 8NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 8NL, RM18 8AN, RM18 8ND, RM18 8NH, RM18 8NJ, RM18 8NB, RM18 8NA, RM18 8HA, RM18 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM18 8NP 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 8NP, 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 8NP 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 Spindles was 99.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% lower than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spindles has the 16th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 141st highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Spindles, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-08-14 | £348,919 |
| 10 Spindles, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-12-16 | £330,261 |
| 19 Spindles, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2020-07-16 | £333,087 |
| 5 Spindles, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-06-18 | £362,906 |
| 4 Spindles, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-09-19 | £312,128 |
| 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 | 3,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB | 3out of 4 | 1,097 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 | 1,165 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 1,435 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 | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orsett Heath Academy Long Lane , RM16 2QH | - not rated | 3,136 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hathaway Academy Hathaway Road , RM17 5LL | 3out of 4 | 3,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,124 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 | 536 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 3,564 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 3,676 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 | 304 yd | |
| Angel Desserts | 16 Commonwealth House, Montreal Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Football Club | St Chads Road, Tilbury | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Chicken | Alans Fish & Chips, 175 St Chads Road | 111 yd | |
| Canton Chef | 167 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 111 yd | |
| Burning Desire | 163A St Chads Road, Tilbury | 111 yd | |
| Osheam Kitchen | 169 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 168 yd | |
| Golden Chicken & Pizza | 10 Civic Square, Tilbury | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Calcutta Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 14 - 16 Calcutta Road | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadsfield SPINDLES | grass pitches | 110 yd |
| St. Chads School (Closed) St. Chads Road | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| The Gateway Academy MARSHFOOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| S6 Health & Fitness 2A 2A CALCUTTA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Tilbury Community Association CIVIC SQUARE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 1,070 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 | 153.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.