RM18 7BJ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Dock Road, 0.7km 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for RM18 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00080923 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOCK ROAD, RM18 7BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCK ROAD, RM18 7BJ.
610
31
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM18 7BJ 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
Cultural diversity defines RM18 7BJ — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM18 7BJ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM18 7BJ is above average at 91 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
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Queens Fish Bar0.0 km
- Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key0.3 km
- Welcome Oriental Cafe0.1 km
- Angel Desserts0.6 km
- The Dock Cafe And Restaurant0.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Stallions0.0 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.6 km
- Golden Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Montreal Kebab0.6 km
- Osheam Kitchen1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Dock Pharmacy0.0 km
- Elliotts Convenience Store1.0 km
- Chapharm0.7 km
- Eatwell Stores0.7 km
- Moylers0.6 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Thurrock Irish Association0.1 km
- Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilbury Town0.1 km
- Tilbury0.3 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tilbury Town Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station South0.1 km
- Tilbury Town Rail Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Railway Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM187BJ · Data under Open Government Licence