Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

ALEXANDRA ROAD, RM18 7BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDRA ROAD, RM18 7BH.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM18 7BH 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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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RM18 7BH has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-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 7BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alexandra Road, 0.5km 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 7BH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 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 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00080922 (shared with 10 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 7BH. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.3%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean17.5%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 21%
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.

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

Crime around RM18 7BH is above average at 99 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 offences224
Anti-social behaviour84
Criminal damage and arson68
Shoplifting64
Vehicle crime55

school Local Schools

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Lansdowne Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.1 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.2 km
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Olive AP Academy - Thurrock

Good58 pupils0.4 km
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Tilbury Pioneer Academy

Good472 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Chapharm0.5 km
  • Eatwell Stores0.6 km
  • Moylers0.4 km
  • Nehoiu0.2 km
  • Peters Poundshop Plus0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Angel Desserts0.4 km
  • The Dock Cafe And Restaurant0.2 km
  • Zaara Tandoori0.2 km
  • Orchid Garden0.2 km
  • Restaurant Zani0.2 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Canton Chef0.9 km
  • Munchies0.7 km
  • Tasty African Food0.2 km
  • Tilbury Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Stallions0.2 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

2 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilbury Town0.3 km
  • Tilbury0.3 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Calcutta Road0.1 km
  • Calcutta Road0.1 km
  • Dock Road0.2 km
  • Tilbury Town Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km