Arun is in East Tilbury, Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 8SX is located in the East Tilbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Basildon and East Thurrock. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arun, East Tilbury, Tilbury, RM18 8SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 8SU, RM18 8TE, RM18 8RR, RM18 8RS, RM18 8TA, RM18 8RT, RM18 8RD, RM18 8RU, RM18 8TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM18 8SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 35.8% | 37.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 50.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 48.6% | 55.4% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 39% | 31.8% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 17.9% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 27.3% | 19.1% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 24.7% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 19.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 87.1% | -9.4% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 98% | 88.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 88.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arun was 79.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% higher than the East Tilbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arun has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in East Tilbury and the 185th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Arun, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-01-31 | £314,678 |
| 20 Arun, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2023-08-15 | £322,357 |
| 32 Arun, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-07-06 | £330,676 |
| 9 Arun, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-02-22 | £418,634 |
| 21 Arun, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £347,500 | 2023-01-23 | £337,770 |
RM18 8SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tilbury Primary School Princess Margaret Road , RM18 8SB | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanford-Le-Hope Primary School Copland Road , SS17 0DF | 3out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Herringham Primary Academy St Mary's Road , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4JX | 2out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clere's School Butts Lane , SS17 0NW | 3out of 4 | 3,457 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ortu Hassenbrook Academy Hassenbrook Road , SS17 0NS | 2out of 4 | 4,400 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Academy Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 5,164 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive AP Academy - Thurrock Leicester Road , RM18 7AX | 3out of 4 | 5,176 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 5,303 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy's Sandwich Bar | 7 Stanford House, Princess Margaret Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preem | Preem Tandoori And Balti, 1B Gloucester Avenue | 388 yd | |
| Essex Chef | Shop 1, Gloucester Avenue | 442 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 4 Stanford House, Princess Margaret Road | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford Star Co-operative | Coop, 8 - 11 Stanford House | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Tilbury Primary School PRINCESS MARGARET ROAD | grass pitches | 441 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.