Dickens Avenue, Tilbury
House prices, sold prices and local information for RM18 8HJ.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Dickens Avenue, Tilbury have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 21 Oct 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £250,250. By property type, sales here have been 67% terraced, 33% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Dickens Avenue range from £230,000 to £325,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Dickens Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Dickens Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all RM18 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 4 | £250,250 | 13 Aug 2020 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £317,500 | 21 Oct 2024 |
Sold prices on Dickens Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56, Dickens Avenue RM18 8HJ | 16 Jun 2025 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 38, Dickens Avenue RM18 8HJ | 21 Oct 2024 | £325,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 71, Dickens Avenue RM18 8HJ | 3 Aug 2022 | £310,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48, Dickens Avenue RM18 8HJ | 13 Aug 2020 | £256,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Dickens Avenue RM18 8HJ | 11 Jan 2019 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 57, Dickens Avenue RM18 8HJ | 26 Sep 2018 | £265,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 52, Dickens Avenue RM18 8HJ | 19 Aug 2016 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Dickens Avenue
Crime
163 crimes were reported within about a mile of Dickens Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 68 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Other theft | 8 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Dickens Avenue is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Gravesend and Northfleet Flood alert area
- The Essex coast from Fobbing to Purfleet-on-Thames Flood alert area
- The Thames estuary from Shellhaven, to and including Tilbury Flood alert area
- Coast from Dartford to Allhallows Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Dickens Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilbury Pioneer Academy 456 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| OA - North View | Other independent special school | 9–14 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Lansdowne Primary Academy 667 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| OA - Thurrock 69 pupils | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | 11–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 239 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Gateway Academy 1,030 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Gateway Primary Free School 459 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Chadwell St Mary Primary School 202 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Tilbury Town station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Gravesend station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- East Tilbury station 2.1 mi · 43 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Gainsborough Avenue (Northbound, Feenan Highway) 2 min walk
- Wren Walk (Southbound, Feenan Highway) 3 min walk
- Gainsborough Avenue (Southbound, Feenan Highway) 3 min walk
- Cowper Avenue (Southbound, Feenan Highway) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Commonwealth Health Centre
Quebec Road, Tilbury · 0.5 mi - Tilbury Health Centre
London Road, Tilbury · 0.5 mi - Medic House
Ottawa Road, Tilbury · 0.5 mi - Sai Medical Centre
105 Calcutta Road, Tilbury · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Portsea Road · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Tilbury Calcutta Rd Express · 0.6 mi
- Spar Spar - Chadwell · 1.1 mi
- Tesco Express Esso Tesco St Mary's Esso Express · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Essex Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Dock Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Riverview Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Elite Dental Studio · 0.5 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.9 mi
- Riverview Dental Practice · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 3 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 32.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 46.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 646 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 27.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,025 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 89% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Thurrock with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Dickens Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.7% | 76.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 19.1% | 11.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.3% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.5% | 51.7% |
| No religion | 36.4% | 34.7% |
| Muslim | 5% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 1.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 79% |
| Born outside the UK | 24.3% | 21% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.6% | 26.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.2% | 12.2% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 12.1% | 16.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 3.2% |
General health
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50% | 50.8% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Thurrock | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.7% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.3% | 29.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 23.2% | 17.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.7% | 11% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Thurrock.
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