Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

HOBART ROAD, RM18 7DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOBART ROAD, RM18 7DF.

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Population

483

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM18 7DF 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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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RM18 7DF has a significant social housing presence — 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

RM18 7DF is an up-and-coming urban area on Hobart Road, 0.3km 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 7DF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £274k. 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 7DF are sourced from Output Area E00080920 (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 7DF. The average age is 24.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 282,000

4 sales · Mean £ 278,000

Semi-Detached

£ 212,500

1 sales · Mean £ 212,500

Flat

£ 245,000

1 sales · Mean £ 245,000

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

Crime around RM18 7DF is above average at 114 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 offences255
Anti-social behaviour96
Criminal damage and arson92
Shoplifting63
Vehicle crime61

school Local Schools

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Olive AP Academy - Thurrock

Good58 pupils0.3 km
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Lansdowne Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.4 km
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Tilbury Pioneer Academy

Good472 pupils0.9 km
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The Gateway Academy

Good1070 pupils1.4 km
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The Gateway Primary Free School

Good427 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

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

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Canton Chef0.6 km
  • Munchies0.4 km
  • Tasty African Food0.5 km
  • Tilbury Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Stallions0.5 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.4 km
  • Tilbury Football Club0.6 km
  • Thurrock Irish Association0.5 km
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Central Avenue0.3 km
  • Christchurch Road0.3 km
  • Toronto Road0.4 km
  • Calcutta Road0.4 km
  • Toronto Road0.4 km