Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

RM18 7AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM18 7AY.

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Population

501

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM18 7AY 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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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in RM18 7AY — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 30-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

RM18 7AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Tilbury in Tilbury. Administratively it sits within Tilbury St Chads ward and the Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM18 7AY is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00182493 (shared with 11 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 7AY. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean35.5%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

Crime around RM18 7AY is moderate at 69 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences142
Criminal damage and arson57
Vehicle crime33
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Olive AP Academy - Thurrock

Good58 pupils0.5 km
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Tilbury Pioneer Academy

Good472 pupils0.6 km
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Lansdowne Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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The Gateway Primary Free School

Good427 pupils1.1 km
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The Gateway Academy

Good1070 pupils1.1 km
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Chadwell St Mary Primary School

Good208 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Chapharm0.6 km
  • Eatwell Stores0.6 km
  • Moylers0.7 km
  • Nehoiu0.9 km
  • Peters Poundshop Plus0.6 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Angel Desserts0.7 km
  • The Dock Cafe And Restaurant0.9 km
  • Zaara Tandoori0.8 km
  • Orchid Garden0.9 km
  • Restaurant Zani0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Canton Chef0.2 km
  • Munchies0.1 km
  • Tasty African Food0.9 km
  • Tilbury Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Stallions0.9 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.8 km
  • Tilbury Football Club0.2 km
  • Thurrock Irish Association0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilbury Town0.9 km
  • Tilbury0.9 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Raphael Avenue0.1 km
  • Raphael Avenue0.1 km
  • Central Avenue0.3 km
  • Handel Crescent0.3 km
  • Handel Crescent0.4 km