Chadwell St Mary vs East Tilbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool 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
| Metric | Chadwell St Mary | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Chadwell St Mary | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,680 | 5,751 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,318 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 26.2% |
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