School Catchments and House Prices in Tillingham
In the Tillingham area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Tillingham area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
What school demand does to Tillingham asking prices
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £400,000 and a detached home averages £412,500.
Ofsted ratings across the Tillingham area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Tillingham.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Tillingham numbers
The schools families ask about here are St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham, Ormiston Rivers Academy (Burnham-on-Crouch), Secondary options (Southminster / Maldon area) and Essex grammar schools (by test). 2 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Transport is the honest caveat here, Tillingham is rural, with no station and a car essential. These indicative times are a starting point, always verify current timetables before relying on a specific journey.
By price, Tillingham ranks 168 of the 200 Essex locations we cover, at £400,000 against a county average of £520,425. Band D council tax here is £2,346, against an average of £2,301 across the county locations we cover.
How Tillingham scores for different buyers
Tillingham is a classic, unspoilt Dengie-peninsula village with a proper village green.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Tillingham property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★☆☆ | A Good village primary and a strong community, but secondary schools and most services mean a drive. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | A peaceful, picturesque village with period cottages around a real green, ideal for a quieter pace by the coast. |
| Retirees | ★★★★☆ | Village charm, the Dengie coast and community, though weigh the drive to A&E at Chelmsford and rural services. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★★☆ | More affordable than west Essex (often £300k to £500k), character and space for the money. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★☆☆☆ | No station and a long journey via Southminster, suited to hybrid or occasional commuting only. |
Families wanting an authentic village
People drawn to a proper village with a green, a primary school, a shop and a pub, wanting village life and space, happy to trade daily connectivity for character.
Retirees & downsizers
People wanting a peaceful, more affordable and characterful village with the coast near by, happy to trade connectivity for quiet and charm.
Remote & hybrid workers
People who can work from home and want village charm, coastal countryside and affordability, making the rural setting a feature rather than a problem.
Tillingham is known locally for The village green & weatherboarded cottages, and The Dengie coast & nature reserve. The proper village green ringed by weatherboarded and period cottages, the picture-postcard heart of Tillingham and the defining feature of this classic Essex village.
Practical detail for Tillingham: the CM0 postcode district, no station, nearest Southminster (Greater Anglia Crouch Valley line to London Liverpool Street), a short drive away and nearest A and E is Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford (or Southend), a drive; verify with NHS.
Tillingham at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Ormiston Rivers Academy (Burnham-on-Crouch) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Secondary options (Southminster / Maldon area) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Essex grammar schools (by test) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Tillingham
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £40,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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