Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

DOCK ROAD, RM18 7DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOCK ROAD, RM18 7DQ.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM18 7DQ 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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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

RM18 7DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 33% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 2.8% year-on-year.

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

RM18 7DQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Dock Road, 0.8km from Tilbury in Tilbury. Administratively it sits within Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park ward and the Thurrock constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RM18 7DQ offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM18 7DQ are sourced from Output Area E00182452 (shared with 4 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 7DQ. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.9%
Asian / British Asian6.7%
Black / African / Caribbean16.4%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 112,000

27 sales · Mean £ 116,055

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

Crime around RM18 7DQ is above average at 103 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 offences180
Anti-social behaviour81
Shoplifting64
Criminal damage and arson58
Vehicle crime45

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.1 km
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Lansdowne Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.2 km
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Olive AP Academy - Thurrock

Good58 pupils0.7 km
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Tilbury Pioneer Academy

Good472 pupils1.2 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

9 nearby
  • Munchies0.9 km
  • Tasty African Food0.4 km
  • Tilbury Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Stallions0.4 km
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.4 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

  • Tilbury0.1 km
  • Tilbury Town0.5 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sydney Road0.1 km
  • Sydney Road0.1 km
  • Toronto Road0.1 km
  • Toronto Road0.2 km
  • Dock Road0.2 km