Town Pop. 10,505

Living in Chadwell St Mary: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chadwell St Mary comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 52/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 40/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the RM16 postcode district, Chadwell St Mary ranks 3rd. It scores 13 points below the RM16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 62/100. That puts Chadwell St Mary in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: RM16 postcode district.

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Chadwell St Mary scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 478 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 185 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 180 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Vehicle crime 133 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Public order 56 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 209 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ravencroft 112 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 50 crimes
  3. 3 Delargy Close 47 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
49
Air Quality NO₂ 13.2 · PM2.5 7.9 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
64
Green Space 13
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
52
10 schools in area · 25 within 4km
8Good2Ungraded
  • Herringham Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • OA - ThurrockAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Orsett Heath AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Gateway AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tilbury Pioneer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Treetops Free SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Treetops SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Woodside AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Chadwell St Mary Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • The Gateway Primary Free SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsDarent Valley Hospital5.2 mi
Basildon University Hospital5.5 mi
Queens Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsMid And South Essex NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)17 wks
Treated within 18 weeks50.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryBalfour Medical Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity2,910 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
78
Full fibre (FTTP)83.8%
available across Thurrock
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 171 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed3.8%Retired21.3%Student4.3%Other inactive14.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.3%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary38.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.2%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership59.8%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Thurrock · 2026-27
A £1,503
B £1,754
C £2,004
D £2,255
E £2,756
F £3,257
G £3,758
H £4,510
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Tilbury Town 1.6 mi
East Tilbury 1.8 mi
Grays 2.1 mi
J30 M25 4.5 mi
J30 M25 4.6 mi
J30 M25 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 43
Semi-detached £425,000 14
Terraced £360,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£310k £352k £396k £438k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Grays 63 1.6 mi away ⇄
Baker Street 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tilbury 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Southfields 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Orsett 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
East Tilbury 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred 79 2.6 mi away ⇄
Horndon on the Hill 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Northfleet 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Chafford Hundred and West Thurrock 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gravesend 61 3.9 mi away ⇄
South Ockendon 62 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chadwell St Mary a nice place to live?

Chadwell St Mary has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chadwell St Mary is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chadwell St Mary?

Chadwell St Mary has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 1,241 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chadwell St Mary?

Among the top-rated schools in Chadwell St Mary are Herringham Primary Academy, OA - Thurrock and Orsett Heath Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in Chadwell St Mary in total.

What are house prices like in Chadwell St Mary?

The current median house price in Chadwell St Mary is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £425,000, terraced £360,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chadwell St Mary in context

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Postcode districts in Chadwell St Mary

RM16 62 ⇄
RM18 51 ⇄

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