RM18 7BZ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a business parks zone — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM18 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00080923 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOCK ROAD, RM18 7BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCK ROAD, RM18 7BZ.
610
31
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM18 7BZ 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
RM18 7BZ has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 7BZ. 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
Flat
£ 155,000
12 sales · Mean £ 153,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM18 7BZ is above average at 108 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
13 nearby- Chapharm0.6 km
- Eatwell Stores0.7 km
- Moylers0.5 km
- Nehoiu0.1 km
- Peters Poundshop Plus0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Angel Desserts0.5 km
- The Dock Cafe And Restaurant0.1 km
- Zaara Tandoori0.1 km
- Orchid Garden0.2 km
- Restaurant Zani0.2 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Munchies0.9 km
- Tasty African Food0.1 km
- Tilbury Fish Bar0.4 km
- Stallions0.1 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.2 km
- Thurrock Irish Association0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilbury Town0.2 km
- Tilbury0.2 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Calcutta Road0.1 km
- Calcutta Road0.1 km
- Dock Road0.1 km
- Railway Station South0.1 km
- Tilbury Town Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM187BZ · Data under Open Government Licence