RM18 7BE is a lively urban neighbourhood on Dunlop Road, 0.5km from Tilbury in Tilbury. Administratively it sits within Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park ward and the Thurrock constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £292k, up 37.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM18 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00080923 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DUNLOP ROAD, RM18 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNLOP ROAD, RM18 7BE.
610
31
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM18 7BE 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.
Area Character
48% of RM18 7BE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 37.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM18 7BE. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 265,000
5 sales · Mean £ 286,600
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
2 sales · Mean £ 305,000
Flat
£ 180,500
2 sales · Mean £ 180,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM18 7BE is above average at 111 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.
school Local Schools
Lansdowne Primary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Olive AP Academy - Thurrock
Tilbury Pioneer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Chapharm0.6 km
- Eatwell Stores0.7 km
- Moylers0.5 km
- Nehoiu0.2 km
- Peters Poundshop Plus0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Angel Desserts0.5 km
- The Dock Cafe And Restaurant0.2 km
- Zaara Tandoori0.1 km
- Orchid Garden0.1 km
- Restaurant Zani0.1 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Canton Chef0.9 km
- Munchies0.8 km
- Tasty African Food0.2 km
- Tilbury Fish Bar0.4 km
- Stallions0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.1 km
- Tilbury Football Club0.9 km
- Thurrock Irish Association0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilbury Town0.2 km
- Tilbury0.4 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Tilbury Town Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Tilbury Town Rail Station0.2 km
- Calcutta Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM187BE · Data under Open Government Licence