Chatham vs East Tilbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chatham wins on house prices with a 9% gap. Chatham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chatham
£321,268
East Tilbury
£351,611
Crime Rate
Chatham
0.3
East Tilbury
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chatham
91.3%
East Tilbury
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chatham
468.9
East Tilbury
391.1
EPC Rating
Chatham
72
East Tilbury
69.8
Median Income
Chatham
£32,388
East Tilbury
£35,318
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £321,268, Chatham undercuts East Tilbury (£351,611) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chatham is a flat at £177,530, while in East Tilbury it is a flat at £160,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 16% pricier in East Tilbury (£326,286 vs £272,719).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chatham prices grew faster — 44% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chatham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 0.3 per 1,000 versus 84.7 per 1,000 in East Tilbury. The most common crime category in Chatham 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 South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Chatham and East Tilbury. Chatham has 27 schools and East Tilbury has 1 schools.
Chatham School Inspection Breakdown
91.3% of 27 schools (20 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chatham | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 1 |
| Primary | 20 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 91.3% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chatham averages 468.9 Mbps – ahead of East Tilbury's 391.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.8% of premises in Chatham and 89.8% in East Tilbury. Gigabit availability stands at 91.6% in Chatham and 75.4% in East Tilbury.
Chatham is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (469 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chatham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while East Tilbury averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,073 in Chatham and £1,043 in East Tilbury. 67.3% of homes in Chatham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in East Tilbury.
Chatham has more energy-efficient housing — 67.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,318 in East Tilbury and £32,388 in Chatham. The median age is 42.4 in Chatham and 38.5 in East Tilbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Chatham versus 63.3% in East Tilbury. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Chatham and 63% in East Tilbury.
| Indicator | Chatham | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,956 | 5,751 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,388 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.3% | 26.2% |
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