Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

RM18 7BF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

330

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM18 7BF 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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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RM18 7BF — age 32, 40% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

RM18 7BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Tilbury in Tilbury. Administratively it sits within Tilbury St Chads ward and the Thurrock constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM18 7BF is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 7BF are sourced from Output Area E00080940 (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 7BF. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.7%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean26.6%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around RM18 7BF is above average at 95 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 offences264
Anti-social behaviour108
Criminal damage and arson98
Vehicle crime65
Shoplifting64

school Local Schools

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Lansdowne Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.3 km
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Olive AP Academy - Thurrock

Good58 pupils0.4 km
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Tilbury Pioneer Academy

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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The Gateway Academy

Good1070 pupils1.6 km
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The Gateway Primary Free School

Good427 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Chapharm0.4 km
  • Eatwell Stores0.4 km
  • Moylers0.3 km
  • Nehoiu0.4 km
  • Peters Poundshop Plus0.4 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Angel Desserts0.3 km
  • The Dock Cafe And Restaurant0.4 km
  • Zaara Tandoori0.4 km
  • Orchid Garden0.5 km
  • Restaurant Zani0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Canton Chef0.7 km
  • Munchies0.5 km
  • Tasty African Food0.4 km
  • Tilbury Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Stallions0.4 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.4 km
  • Tilbury Football Club0.7 km
  • Thurrock Irish Association0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilbury0.4 km
  • Tilbury Town0.5 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Toronto Road0.2 km
  • Toronto Road0.2 km
  • Christchurch Road0.2 km
  • Central Avenue0.3 km
  • Calcutta Road0.3 km