RM18 7AB is a mixed residential area on Melbourne Road, 0.6km from Tilbury in Tilbury. Administratively it sits within Tilbury Riverside and Thurrock Park ward and the Thurrock constituency.
The people who live in RM18 7AB are typical of a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM18 7AB are sourced from Output Area E00080921 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELBOURNE ROAD, RM18 7AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE ROAD, RM18 7AB.
549
34
£ 40,000 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM18 7AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM18 7AB spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM18 7AB. The average age is 33.9. 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
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Flat
£ 199,995
16 sales · Mean £ 197,997
Detached
£ 990,000
1 sales · Mean £ 990,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM18 7AB is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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
Tilbury Pioneer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Queens Fish Bar0.4 km
- McDonalds0.9 km
- Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key0.4 km
- Welcome Oriental Cafe0.3 km
- Angel Desserts0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Stallions0.4 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.9 km
- Montreal Kebab0.9 km
- Osheam Kitchen1.0 km
- Pizza Party0.3 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Dock Pharmacy0.4 km
- Elliotts Convenience Store1.0 km
- Moylers0.9 km
- Nehoiu0.4 km
- Tilbury Cash And Carry0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Thurrock Irish Association0.3 km
- Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Food0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda Stores0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilbury Town0.3 km
- Tilbury0.7 km
- Tilbury Riverside1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Road0.1 km
- Russell Road0.1 km
- Tilbury Docks Main Entrance0.2 km
- Tilbury Docks Main Entrance0.2 km
- Amazon0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM187AB · Data under Open Government Licence