Postcode Analysis Thurrock, East of England

DUNLOP ROAD, RM18 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNLOP ROAD, RM18 7AR.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM18 7AR 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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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RM18 7AR has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 7.2% year-on-year.

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

RM18 7AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dunlop Road, 0.5km 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 7AR is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Thurrock.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, up 7.2% year-on-year. 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 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00080919 (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 7AR. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean36.8%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 287,500

6 sales · Mean £ 298,583

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

Crime around RM18 7AR is moderate at 83 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 offences132
Anti-social behaviour46
Criminal damage and arson40
Vehicle crime39
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Olive AP Academy - Thurrock

Good58 pupils0.2 km
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Lansdowne Primary Academy

Good671 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Good234 pupils0.5 km
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Tilbury Pioneer Academy

Good472 pupils1.3 km
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The Gateway Academy

Good1070 pupils1.6 km
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The Gateway Primary Free School

Good427 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Tilbury Football Club0.9 km
  • Thurrock Irish Association0.2 km
  • Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Queens Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Coombs Catering T/A The Lock And Key0.4 km
  • Welcome Oriental Cafe0.2 km
  • Asda Cafe0.9 km
  • Angel Desserts0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Stallions0.3 km
  • Burning Desire0.9 km
  • Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.7 km
  • Golden Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
  • Montreal Kebab0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Dock Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Elliotts Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Chapharm0.8 km
  • Eatwell Stores0.8 km
  • Moylers0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Food0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Asda Stores0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tilbury Town0.2 km
  • Tilbury0.5 km
  • Tilbury Riverside1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Tilbury Town Rail Station0.2 km
  • Tilbury Town Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Tilbury Town Rail Station0.3 km