RM18 7EH is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Tilbury Docks 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 low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM18 7EH are sourced from Output Area E00080923 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM18 7EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM18 7EH.
610
31
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM18 7EH 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 7EH — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM18 7EH. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM18 7EH has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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
Olive AP Academy - Thurrock
Lansdowne Primary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Thameside Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Queens Fish Bar0.6 km
- McDonalds0.8 km
- Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key0.4 km
- Welcome Oriental Cafe0.5 km
- The Dock Cafe And Restaurant0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Stallions0.6 km
- Pizza Party0.5 km
- Tasty African Food0.6 km
- Sticks, Bowls And Rolls0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Dock Pharmacy0.6 km
- Nehoiu0.6 km
- Tilbury Wines0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Thurrock Irish Association0.5 km
- Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Asda Stores0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilbury Town0.5 km
- Tilbury0.9 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Tilbury Docks Main Entrance0.2 km
- Russell Road0.3 km
- Tilbury Docks Main Entrance0.3 km
- Russell Road0.3 km
- Tilbury Town Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM187EH · Data under Open Government Licence