Aveley vs East Tilbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, East Tilbury wins on house prices with a 5% gap. East Tilbury has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Aveley
£367,814
East Tilbury
£351,611
Crime Rate
Aveley
101.6
East Tilbury
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Aveley
66.7%
East Tilbury
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Aveley
463.2
East Tilbury
391.1
EPC Rating
Aveley
69.2
East Tilbury
69.8
Median Income
Aveley
£37,112
East Tilbury
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £351,611, East Tilbury undercuts Aveley (£367,814) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Aveley is a flat at £166,324, while in East Tilbury it is a flat at £160,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Aveley (£515,500 vs £438,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Tilbury prices grew faster — 40% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of East Tilbury experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.7 per 1,000 versus 101.6 per 1,000 in Aveley. The most common crime category in Aveley is violent-crime, while in East Tilbury it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Aveley and East Tilbury. Aveley has 3 schools and East Tilbury has 1 schools.
Aveley School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Aveley | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Aveley averages 463.2 Mbps – ahead of East Tilbury's 391.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Aveley and 89.8% in East Tilbury. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Aveley and 75.4% in East Tilbury.
Aveley is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (463 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours East Tilbury, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.2 (band C) in Aveley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,082 in Aveley and £1,043 in East Tilbury. 58.3% of homes in Aveley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in East Tilbury.
East Tilbury has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 58.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,111.5 in Aveley and £35,318 in East Tilbury. The median age is 40.4 in Aveley and 38.5 in East Tilbury. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Aveley and 63% in East Tilbury. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Aveley versus 63.3% in East Tilbury. Aveley has a population of 9,364 and East Tilbury has 5,751.
| Indicator | Aveley | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,364 | 5,751 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £37,111.5 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.9% | 26.2% |
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