RM18 7HL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Tilbury Free Port, 1.0km from Tilbury 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for RM18 7HL are sourced from Output Area E00080923 (shared with 83 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TILBURY FREE PORT, RM18 7HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TILBURY FREE PORT, RM18 7HL.
610
31
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM18 7HL 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
RM18 7HL has a highly multicultural community character — 48% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM18 7HL. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM18 7HL is above average at 104 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Lansdowne Primary Academy
Olive AP Academy - Thurrock
Tilbury Pioneer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Chapharm0.6 km
- Eatwell Stores0.6 km
- Moylers0.5 km
- Nehoiu0.4 km
- Peters Poundshop Plus0.6 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Angel Desserts0.5 km
- The Dock Cafe And Restaurant0.4 km
- Zaara Tandoori0.4 km
- Orchid Garden0.5 km
- Restaurant Zani0.5 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Tasty African Food0.4 km
- Tilbury Fish Bar0.4 km
- Stallions0.4 km
- Favorite Chicken And Ribs0.5 km
- Golden Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Scruttons Maltby Sports And Social Club0.5 km
- Thurrock Irish Association0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Food0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tilbury0.2 km
- Tilbury Town0.5 km
- Tilbury Riverside0.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sydney Road0.2 km
- Sydney Road0.2 km
- Dock Road0.3 km
- Ferry Road0.3 km
- Calcutta Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM187HL · Data under Open Government Licence