Spencer Walk is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 8XJ 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 Spencer Walk, Tilbury, RM18 8XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 8AH, RM18 8XH, RM18 8ER, RM18 8XL, RM18 8JJ, RM18 8JP, RM18 8XD, RM18 8AJ, RM18 8AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM18 8XJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.6% | 52% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 44.4% | 48% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 39.9% | 40.4% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.2% | 39.6% | 3.4% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.2% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.9% | -1.9% | 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 | 46.7% | 40.8% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 33.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 19% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 8XJ this area, 35.4% 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 14.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 35.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 16.1% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.2% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 14.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -19.6% |
| Other | 4.9% | 5.9% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.8% | 76.9% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -4.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 87.3% | 79.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 10.6% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 79.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 10.9% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Muslim | 8.1% | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Walk was 710.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 402.5% higher than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Spencer Walk has the highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 7th highest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 275.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 87.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Spencer Walk, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-03-25 | £385,789 |
| 30 Spencer Walk, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-07-05 | £343,178 |
| 4 Spencer Walk, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2019-02-22 | £302,136 |
| 38 Spencer Walk, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-09-16 | £338,138 |
| 48 Spencer Walk, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-08-30 | £338,138 |
RM18 8XJ 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 8XJ 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School St. Mary's Catholic Primary School , Calcutta Road RM18 7QH | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 648 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 | 2,254 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 | 455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 3,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 4,276 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 | 657 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,551 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,639 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Desserts | 16 Commonwealth House, Montreal Road | 413 yd | |
| Munchies | 161 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 612 yd | |
| Right Time African Restaurant | Right Time Restaurant, 237 Dock Road | 991 yd | |
| The Dock Cafe And Restaurant | 233 Dock Road, Tilbury | 992 yd | |
| Queens Fish Bar | 138 Dock Road, Tilbury | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Football Club | St Chads Road, Tilbury | 780 yd | |
| Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club | Ellerman Road, Tilbury | 974 yd | |
| Thurrock Irish Association | 150 - 152 Dock Road, Tilbury | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chicken & Pizza | 10 Civic Square, Tilbury | 205 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 12 Calcutta Road, Tilbury | 399 yd | |
| Montreal Kebab | 15 Commonwealth House, Montreal Road | 437 yd | |
| Tilbury Fish Bar | 53 Calcutta Road, Tilbury | 517 yd | |
| Osheam Kitchen | 169 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 14 - 16 Calcutta Road | 398 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Calcutta Road | 399 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Community Association CIVIC SQUARE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 352 yd |
| S6 Health & Fitness 2A 2A CALCUTTA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| Tilbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Anchorfields Anchorfields Civic Square | health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| St. Chads School (Closed) St. Chads Road | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Uk Fitness Club DOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Chadsfield SPINDLES | grass pitches | 934 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.