East Tilbury vs Gillingham (Medway)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Gillingham (medway) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Gillingham (medway) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
East Tilbury
£351,611
Gillingham (Medway)
£326,475
Crime Rate
East Tilbury
84.7
Gillingham (Medway)
0.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
East Tilbury
N/A
Gillingham (Medway)
96.3%
Avg Download Speed
East Tilbury
391.1
Gillingham (Medway)
479.7
EPC Rating
East Tilbury
69.8
Gillingham (Medway)
71.3
Median Income
East Tilbury
£35,318
Gillingham (Medway)
£31,916
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in East Tilbury commands an average of £351,611, compared with £326,475 in Gillingham (medway) – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in East Tilbury is a flat at £160,000, while in Gillingham (medway) it is a flat at £155,412.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 21% pricier in East Tilbury (£326,286 vs £270,467).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Tilbury prices grew faster — 40% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandGillingham (medway) has a crime rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 28133% lower than East Tilbury at 84.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in East Tilbury is violent-crime, while in Gillingham (medway) 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 East Tilbury and Gillingham (medway). East Tilbury has 1 schools and Gillingham (medway) has 33 schools.
East Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown
Gillingham (Medway) School Inspection Breakdown
96.3% of 33 schools (25 primary, 8 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | East Tilbury | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 33 |
| Primary | 1 | 25 |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 96.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 479.7 Mbps in Gillingham (medway) and 391.1 Mbps in East Tilbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 89.8% of premises in East Tilbury and 98.1% in Gillingham (medway). Gigabit availability stands at 75.4% in East Tilbury and 95.3% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (480 vs 391 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Gillingham (medway), scoring 71.3 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in East Tilbury. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,043 in East Tilbury and £1,042 in Gillingham (medway). 61.9% of homes in East Tilbury have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66% in Gillingham (medway).
Gillingham (medway) has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,318 in East Tilbury and £31,915.5 in Gillingham (medway). The median age is 38.5 in East Tilbury and 41.7 in Gillingham (medway). Employment rates stand at 63% in East Tilbury and 58.1% in Gillingham (medway). Owner-occupancy is 63.3% in East Tilbury versus 65.8% in Gillingham (medway). East Tilbury has a population of 5,751 and Gillingham (medway) has 108,485.
| Indicator | East Tilbury | Gillingham (Medway) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,751 | 108,485 |
| Median Age | 38.5 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £35,318 | £31,915.5 |
| Employment Rate | 63% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.3% | 65.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.2% | 24.6% |
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