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East Tilbury, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

East Tilbury is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 5,471. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,471 Population 3/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,336 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,336 median income, 5.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$416,314 home value, $1,333/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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About East Tilbury

East Tilbury

East Tilbury is a community in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. The community is in two main parts, being the older village near the banks of the River Thames, and a garden village to the north which was initially called Bataville, founded in the 1930s to serve the Bata shoe factory.

People

Population5,471
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 11%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,336
Per Capita$53,336
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

C
Home Value$416,314
Rent$1,333
Ownership64.0%
Housing Units2,188

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+42.4%

Community

Population5,471
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates51.4805°, 0.4171°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)
Median Household Income$53,336
Median Age36.7 years

About East Tilbury

East Tilbury is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 5,471. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

East Tilbury has a population of 5,471 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,632.5 square miles. The median age is 36.7 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51% female and 49% male. The city is predominantly Asian (17.4%), with 11.3% White, 2.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 87% of residents. 2.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 4.3% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

5,471
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
36.7yrs
Median Age
6% below United Kingdom avg
1,632.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.0%
11% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 13.0%

Social Characteristics

East Tilbury vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in East Tilbury is $53,336, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,336 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,026, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 498 business establishments. 24.5% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: East Tilbury vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$53,336
29% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,336
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)498

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.3%
Public Transit12.4%
Work from Home24.5%

Walkability

The median home value in East Tilbury is $416,314, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,333 (15% above the national average of $1,163). 64.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,188 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$416,314
48% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,333
15% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.0%
Owner-Occupied64.0%
Renter-Occupied36.0%
Housing Units2,188

Property Tax

East Tilbury experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area1,632.5 sq mi (4,228.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates51.4805°N, 0.4171°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 60 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 104 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 120 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 137 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 96 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 122 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 74 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 140 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 67 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 109 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 58 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 120 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 121 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 114 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 119 km
Mar 28, 1996 67 km ESE of Aldeburgh, United Kingdom M3.0 150 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 141 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 103 km
Jan 1, 1995 2 km ESE of Halesworth, United Kingdom M2.9 123 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m — 97 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m — 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in

East Tilbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (1.5").

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26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22% below the national average of 33.7%. 42.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.2%
22% below United Kingdom avg
High School+42.4%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area1,632.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone50.3%
Public Transit12.4%
Work from Home24.5%

Schools in East Tilbury

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
East Tilbury Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near East Tilbury

42 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk Radio (UK) curent affairs, politics AAC+ 32 kbps
Smooth Country country, country music AAC 48 kbps
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
ABC Oldies Radio — MP3 320 kbps
Soul Rhythms Radio UK dancehall, house MP3 320 kbps
BBC Essex — UNKNOWN
Absolute Radio 80s 80s AAC 128 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
YellowTealPurple ambient, electronic OGG 65535 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
Zero Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline North — AAC+ 52 kbps
Crackers Radio disco & jazz, funk MP3 320 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
Lyca Radio — MP3 192 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Loose FM eclectic, electronic MP3 320 kbps
West Kent Radio — MP3 170 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Oldskool UK dnb, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback — MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 — MP3 256 kbps
Colin Mogagabe — MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Radio — MP3 128 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford — MP3 128 kbps
Slim Radio deep house, disco MP3 320 kbps
Stomp Radio — MP3 128 kbps
NanoRadio — MP3 192 kbps

Museums in East Tilbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brentwood Museum
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Castle Point Transport Museum
Chelmsford Museum
Cold War Bunker
Dartford Borough Museum and Library
Dog collar museum
Dutch Cottage Museum
Essex Fire Museum
Guildhall Museum
Havering Museum
Kent Firefighting Museum
Leigh Heritage Centre
Maidstone Museum
Milton Chantry
Museum of Carriages
Otford Heritage Centre
Purfleet Heritage Centre
Purfleet Heritage Centre
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
RAF Hornchurch Heritage Centre
Rainham Hall
Rainham Hall
Royal Engineers Museum
Sandford Mill Museum
Sevenoaks Museum
Shoreham Aircraft Museum
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum
The Bay Museum
The Cater Museum
Thurrock Museum
Upminster Tithe Barn

Libraries in East Tilbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allington Library0.0
Ashen Drive Library0.0
Aveley Community Hub0.0
Basildon Library0.0
Bearsted Library0.0
Belhus Library0.0
Billericay Library0.0
Blackshots Library0.0
Borough Green Library0.0
Brentwood Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Chadwell Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Chipping Ongar Library0.0
Coldharbour Library0.0
Corringham Library0.0
Coxheath Library0.0
Crayford Library0.0
Cuxton Library0.0
Danbury Library0.0
Dartford Borough Museum and Library0.0
Dartford Borough Museum and Library0.0
Dashwood Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
East Tilbury Library0.0
Elm Park Library0.0
Fleetdown Library0.0
Fryerns Library0.0
Galleywood Library0.0
Gidea Park Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Gravesend Library and Information0.0
Grays Library0.0
Great Baddow Library0.0
Great Tarpots Library0.0
Hadleigh Library0.0
Harold Hill Library0.0
Harold Wood Library0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Higham Library0.0
Hockley Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hornchurch Library0.0
Hullbridge Library0.0
Ingatestone Library0.0
Kemsing Library0.0
Kent Elms Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Kings Farm Library0.0
Laindon Library0.0
Larkfield Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Longfield Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Marling Cross Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Meopham Library0.0
New Ash Green Library0.0
North Weald Library0.0
Otford Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Pitsea Library0.0
Purfleet-on-Thames Library &Hub0.0
Purfleet-on-Thames Library &Hub0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rayleigh Library0.0
Riverhead Library0.0
Riverview Park Library0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Romford Central Library0.0
Rush Green Library0.0
Seal Library0.0
Sevenoaks Library0.0
Shenfield Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
South Benfleet Library0.0
South Hornchurch Library0.0
South Woodham Ferrers Library0.0
Stanford-le-Hope Library0.0
Stock Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
Sutton-at-Hone Library0.0
Swanley Library0.0
Swanley Library0.0
Temple Hill Library0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Tilbury Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Upminster Library0.0
Vange Library0.0
Vigo Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
West Kingsdown Library0.0
West Malling Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Writtle Library0.0

Farmers Markets in East Tilbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barleylands Craft Village
Basildon Market
Boot Sale
Dunton Boot Sale
Rayleigh Lanes
Rochester Christmas Market
Romford Market
Willow Farm Car Boot Sale

Cafes in East Tilbury

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Engine Room Café

Train Stations in East Tilbury

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

East Tilbury

Breweries in East Tilbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bexley Brewery
Bexley Brewery
Billericay Brewing Company
Brentwood Brewing
Chelmsford Brew Co Ltd
Crouch Vale Brewery
Crouch Vale Brewery
Goachers Brewery
Iron Pier Brewery
Kent Brewey
Mighty Oak Brewing Co. Ltd
Nelson Brewery
No Frills Joe
Pitfield Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in East Tilbury

TeamLeagueDivision
Princes Park
VCD Athletic

Ski Resorts Near East Tilbury

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 — — $0 — — —
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near East Tilbury

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
Cambridge City AirportCBGMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Wattisham Airfield—Medium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome—Small Airport
Armshold Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Audley End Airfield—Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip—Small Airport
Barling Airfield—Small Airport
Barnards Farm—Small Airport
Benington Airfield—Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip—Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip—Small Airport
Brickwall Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Brown Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Challock Airfield—Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip—Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip—Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Clacton Airfield—Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip—Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip—Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip—Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield—Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL—Small Airport
Crowfield Airfield—Small Airport
Cuckoo Tye Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome—Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip—Small Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield—Small Airport
Duxford Aerodrome—Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip—Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield—Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Egerton Airfield—Small Airport
Elmsett Airfield—Small Airport
Elstree Airfield—Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield—Small Airport
Folly Farm Airstrip—Small Airport
Fowlmere Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in East Tilbury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
East Tilbury Post Office

Treatment Centers in East Tilbury

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dripology
Oxygen Therapy & MS Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Tilbury

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Saint Catherine
Linford Methodist Church
St Francis, Linford

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Tilbury

What is the population of East Tilbury?

East Tilbury has a population of 5,471 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,632.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.7 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51% female and 49% male.

Is East Tilbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,336, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $416,314 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,333 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in East Tilbury?

East Tilbury has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in East Tilbury?

The unemployment rate in East Tilbury is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,026. There are 498 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in East Tilbury?

The median home value in East Tilbury is $416,314. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,333. The homeownership rate is 64.0%.

How are the schools in East Tilbury?

26.2% of adults in East Tilbury hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of East Tilbury?

The racial and ethnic makeup of East Tilbury is 11.3% White, 2.7% Black or African American, 17.4% Asian. 87% of residents speak only English at home. 2.4% of the population are military veterans. 4.3% of residents have a disability.

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