Christchurch Road is in Tilbury and in Thurrock district. RM18 8XP 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 Christchurch Road, Tilbury, RM18 8XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM18 8XB, RM18 8XL, RM18 8XH, RM18 8LD, RM18 8XD, RM18 8XR, RM18 8LA, RM18 8XJ, RM18 7RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM18 8XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.2% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.8% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 34.7% | 42.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 38% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 41.1% | 45.7% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.1% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 14.9% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 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 8XP this area, 39.7% 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.3% | 39.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 21.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 13.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.2% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 85.9% | 79.2% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -2.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 77.8% 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 | 89.9% | 77.8% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 11.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 78.3% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 14.3% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24% | 13.5% | 10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christchurch Road was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.4% lower than the Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Christchurch Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park and the 241st lowest crime rate of 505 local areas in Thurrock .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Christchurch Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-06-16 | £287,321 |
| 15 Christchurch Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £155,400 | 2022-04-11 | £162,070 |
| 42 Christchurch Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-06-22 | £232,010 |
| 22 Christchurch Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Terraced, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2017-03-10 | £281,199 |
| 66 Christchurch Road, Tilbury, Thurrock Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2016-12-02 | £373,676 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Primary Academy Lansdowne Road , RM18 7QB | 3out of 4 | 547 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 | 565 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy Dickens Avenue , RM18 8HJ | 3out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gateway Primary Free School Marshfoot Road , RM16 4LU | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School River View , Chadwell St Mary RM16 4DH | 3out of 4 | 2,135 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 | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames Park Secondary School TLC Building, High Street , RM17 6TF | - not rated | 3,354 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grays Convent High School College Avenue , RM17 5UX | 3out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend Pelham Road , DA11 0JE | 4out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Gravesend Grammar School Church Walk , DA12 2PR | 4out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,401 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 | 442 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pier View Academy 42-44 Harmer Street , DA12 2AX | - not rated | 2,847 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bronte School 7 Pelham Road , DA11 0HN | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | 4out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Treetops Free School Buxton Road , RM16 2WU | - not rated | 3,477 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 | 385 yd | |
| Munchies | 161 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 431 yd | |
| Right Time African Restaurant | Right Time Restaurant, 237 Dock Road | 854 yd | |
| The Dock Cafe And Restaurant | 233 Dock Road, Tilbury | 854 yd | |
| Queens Fish Bar | 138 Dock Road, Tilbury | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Football Club | St Chads Road, Tilbury | 616 yd | |
| Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club | Ellerman Road, Tilbury | 816 yd | |
| Thurrock Irish Association | 150 - 152 Dock Road, Tilbury | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Chicken & Pizza | 10 Civic Square, Tilbury | 250 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | 12 Calcutta Road, Tilbury | 347 yd | |
| Montreal Kebab | 15 Commonwealth House, Montreal Road | 426 yd | |
| Tilbury Fish Bar | 53 Calcutta Road, Tilbury | 448 yd | |
| Osheam Kitchen | 169 St Chads Road, Tilbury | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Calcutta Road | 347 yd | |
| Co-op Food | The Co-operative Food, 14 - 16 Calcutta Road | 347 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Daisyfield Tilbury GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE | grass pitches | 276 yd |
| S6 Health & Fitness 2A 2A CALCUTTA ROAD | health and fitness suite | 332 yd |
| Tilbury Community Association CIVIC SQUARE | indoor bowls, squash courts | 363 yd |
| St. Chads School (Closed) St. Chads Road | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Tilbury Leisure Centre (Closed) Anchorfields Anchorfields Civic Square | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Uk Fitness Club DOCK ROAD | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Chadsfield SPINDLES | grass pitches | 755 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.