Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

LEICESTER ROAD, RM18 7AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEICESTER ROAD, RM18 7AX.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RM18 7AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in RM18 7AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 5.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM18 7AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leicester Road, 0.3km from Tilbury in Tilbury. Administratively it sits within Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park ward and the Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM18 7AX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, up 5.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for RM18 7AX are sourced from Output Area E00080917 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM18 7AX. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.5%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean27.6%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 282,500

12 sales · Mean £ 290,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RM18 7AX is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences144
Anti-social behaviour55
Criminal damage and arson55
Vehicle crime42
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Olive AP Academy - Thurrock

Good58 pupils0.0 km
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Lansdowne Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.6 km
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Tilbury Pioneer Academy

Good472 pupils1.1 km
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The Gateway Academy

Good1070 pupils1.4 km
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The Gateway Primary Free School

Good427 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Angel Desserts0.7 km
  • The Dock Cafe And Restaurant0.5 km
  • Zaara Tandoori0.4 km
  • Orchid Garden0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores0.9 km
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Sticks, Bowls And Rolls0.9 km
  • Canton Chef0.7 km
  • Munchies0.6 km
  • Tasty African Food0.5 km
  • Tilbury Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Chapharm0.8 km
  • Eatwell Stores0.8 km
  • Moylers0.7 km
  • Nehoiu0.5 km
  • Peters Poundshop Plus0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.3 km
  • Tilbury Football Club0.7 km
  • Thurrock Irish Association0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilbury Town0.4 km
  • Tilbury0.6 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Amazon0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km
  • Tilbury Town Rail Station0.4 km
  • Tilbury Town Rail Station0.4 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km