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Chadwell St Mary vs East Tilbury

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, East Tilbury wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Chadwell St Mary has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Chadwell St Mary

£363,414

East Tilbury

£351,611

Crime Rate

Chadwell St Mary

72.2

East Tilbury

84.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chadwell St Mary

100.0%

East Tilbury

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Chadwell St Mary

452.6

East Tilbury

391.1

EPC Rating

Chadwell St Mary

69.8

East Tilbury

69.8

Median Income

Chadwell St Mary

£35,318

East Tilbury

£35,318

Property in Chadwell St Mary commands an average of £363,414, compared with £351,611 in East Tilbury – a difference of 3%. The most affordable entry point in Chadwell St Mary is a terraced at £343,529, while in East Tilbury it is a flat at £160,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 6% pricier in East Tilbury (£438,125 vs £412,500).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chadwell St Mary prices grew faster — 51% vs 40%.

Residents of Chadwell St Mary experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.2 per 1,000 versus 84.7 per 1,000 in East Tilbury. The most common crime category in Chadwell St Mary 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Chadwell St Mary and East Tilbury. Chadwell St Mary has 4 schools and East Tilbury has 1 schools.

Chadwell St Mary School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

East Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown

MetricChadwell St MaryEast Tilbury
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 452.6 Mbps in Chadwell St Mary and 391.1 Mbps in East Tilbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Chadwell St Mary and 89.8% in East Tilbury. Gigabit availability stands at 88.5% in Chadwell St Mary and 75.4% in East Tilbury.

Chadwell St Mary is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (453 vs 391 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Chadwell St Mary, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in East Tilbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,043 in Chadwell St Mary and £1,043 in East Tilbury. 61.9% of homes in Chadwell St Mary have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in East Tilbury.

Chadwell St Mary has more energy-efficient housing — 61.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,318 in Chadwell St Mary and £35,318 in East Tilbury. The median age is 38.5 in Chadwell St Mary and 38.5 in East Tilbury. Employment rates stand at 63% in Chadwell St Mary and 63% in East Tilbury. Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in Chadwell St Mary versus 63.3% in East Tilbury. Chadwell St Mary has a population of 10,680 and East Tilbury has 5,751.

IndicatorChadwell St MaryEast Tilbury
Population10,6805,751
Median Age38.538.5
Median Household Income£35,318£35,318
Employment Rate63%63%
Owner Occupied63.3%63.3%
Degree-Level Qualified26.2%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chadwell St Mary and East Tilbury?
Chadwell St Mary and East Tilbury are approximately 2.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chadwell St Mary or East Tilbury?
East Tilbury is cheaper, with an average house price of £351,611.
Is Chadwell St Mary or East Tilbury safer?
Chadwell St Mary has the lower crime rate at 72.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chadwell St Mary or East Tilbury?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Chadwell St Mary or East Tilbury?
Chadwell St Mary has faster average broadband at 452.6 Mbps.

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