Area guide · Essex

Living in Tilbury

A snapshot of life in Tilbury, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Tilbury is a village in Essex, East of England with a population of 14,187. The average house price is £313,948 and the overall crime rate is 84.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Tilbury ranks

Population

14,187

Avg House Price

£313,948

Crime Rate

84.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

391 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,318

Median Age

38.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Tilbury's detached homes (£569,250) command roughly 3.0× the price of a flat (£191,980).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Tilbury prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£248,198 → £313,948).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£569,250	£411,000	4
Semi-Detached	£364,688	£358,000	24
Terraced	£312,594	£325,000	78
Flat	£191,980	£203,500	16

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Tilbury is 84.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Tilbury: violent crime (34% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Lansdowne Primary Academy	Primary	Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good
Tilbury Pioneer Academy	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Tilbury averages 391 Mbps — 291% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Tilbury homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.8
% Rated C or Above	61.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,043

Demographics & Economy

Population	14,187
Median Age	38.5
Median Household Income	£35,318
Employment Rate	63%
Owner Occupied	63.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Tilbury?

The average house price in Tilbury is £313,948 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Tilbury?

The most affordable entry point in Tilbury is a flat, with an average price of £191,980.

Is Tilbury a safe place to live?

Tilbury has a recorded crime rate of 84.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Tilbury?

Tilbury has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Tilbury?

Average broadband download speeds in Tilbury are around 391 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 89.8% of premises.

How big is Tilbury?

Tilbury is a settlement in Essex with a population of approximately 14,187.

Most compared with

How does Tilbury stack up against its neighbours?

Aveley

Tilbury

House price: £367,814 · £313,948
Crime rate: 101.6 · 84.6
Distance: 5.4 mi

Barking and Dagenham

Tilbury

House price: £369,084 · £313,948
Crime rate: 84.2 · 84.6
Distance: 11.7 mi

Basildon

Tilbury

House price: £352,811 · £313,948
Crime rate: 85.3 · 84.6
Distance: 8.8 mi

Bexley

Tilbury

House price: £504,078 · £313,948
Crime rate: 61.2 · 84.6
Distance: 9.7 mi

Billericay

Tilbury

House price: £588,207 · £313,948
Crime rate: 85.3 · 84.6
Distance: 11.6 mi

Borough Green

Tilbury

House price: £437,193 · £313,948
Crime rate: N/A · 84.6
Distance: 12.0 mi

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