Postcode insights

RM18 7AW

Tilbury Gardens

Tilbury St Chads

Interactive map showing RM18 7AW and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RM18 7AW

Overview

Postcode RM18 7AW is located in a major urban area, within the Tilbury St Chads ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the Tilbury area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tilbury is £50,154 per year. The nearest station is Tilbury Town, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is King George's Field.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
58.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Tilbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,662 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Tilbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 104.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.2%

Approximately 58.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Tilbury is £50,154 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 288 ft away from RM18 7AW.

Flood risk

Very low

Tilbury near RM18 7AW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Tilbury Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM18 7AW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Tilbury Town

N/A

Walking directions to Tilbury Town

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM18 7AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miKing George's FieldMediumWalking directions to King George's Field

Area Profile

Population
503
Population density
10,501 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.46(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.19(+281%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.28(+49%)
Vehicle crime
15.79(+259%)
Drugs
6.42(+122%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
47.22%
African
146
28.97%
Other White
59
11.71%
Other Black
29
5.75%
Other Asian
8
1.59%
Total population: 504

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
32.55%
No qualifications
85
24.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
12.61%
Level 3 (A level)
43
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 341

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
38.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
54
31.76%
Other social rented
33
19.41%
Owns with a mortgage
9
5.29%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.94%
Total households: 170

Property prices in Tilbury St Chads

Median price£326,000
Price per sq ft£365
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£305K – £353K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £326,000 (about £365 per square foot) in Tilbury St Chads area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tilbury St Chads over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached12£375,000£356
Detached2£336,000£329
Terraced28£325,000£379
Flats2£145,500£353

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tilbury St Chads

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilbury St Chads.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£132,000£245,000£230,000
2017£141,000£249,950£232,000
2018£127,500£267,500£240,500
2019£179,000£263,000£250,000
2020£90,000£292,500£235,000
2021£162,500£306,500£283,000
2022£174,000£339,000£299,000
2023£225,000£330,000£333,750
2024£157,000£330,000£315,000
2025£166,750£385,000£325,000
2026£382,500£312,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tilbury St Chads.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tilbury St Chads.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£289£293
2017£302£301£300
2018£213£295£316
2019£377£300£318
2020£131£292£325
2021£375£324£339
2022£449£359£419
2023£510£388£371
2024£365£389£383
2025£337£369£367
2026£318£443
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tilbury St Chads.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tilbury St Chads in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM18 7AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM18 7AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 20263, Tilbury Gardens, Tilbury, RM18 7AWDetachedFreehold£325,000
17 Sept 20256, Tilbury Gardens, Tilbury, RM18 7AWDetachedFreehold£347,000
24 Mar 202511, Tilbury Gardens, Tilbury, RM18 7AWTerracedFreehold£320,000
04 Mar 202514, Tilbury Gardens, Tilbury, RM18 7AWTerracedFreehold£327,000
11 Feb 202511, Chapel Road, Tilbury, RM18 7AYTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the RM18 7AW postcode area, located within Tilbury, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM18 7AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableOlive AP Academy - ThurrockAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryTilbury Pioneer AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLansdowne Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM18 7AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM18 7AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPremier Civic SquareBrennan Road, Thurrock, RM18 8ADWalking directions to Premier Civic Square
0.4 miEatwell Stores6 Civic Square, Tilbury, RM18 8ADWalking directions to Eatwell Stores
0.4 miTesco ExpressCalcutta Road, Tilbury, RM18 7QUWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miTilbury Cash & Cary17-18 Montreal Road, Tilbury, RM18 7QXWalking directions to Tilbury Cash & Cary

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).

Band A£1,430
Band B£1,668
Band C£1,907
Band D£2,145
Band E£2,622
Band F£3,098
Band G£3,575
Band H£4,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM18 7AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kairen Raper

Tilbury St Chads - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jennifer Craft

Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyThurrockE14001546
WardTilbury St ChadsE05002247
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)TilburyE02003313
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 018EE01016007
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced2017-05-01

Frequently asked questions about RM18 7AW

Is RM18 7AW (Tilbury) safe?

The area around RM18 7AW records about 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near RM18 7AW?

The median sale price around RM18 7AW in Tilbury is £326,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM18 7AW?

There are 7 schools close to RM18 7AW, including Olive AP Academy - Thurrock (Good), Tilbury Pioneer Academy (Good) and Lansdowne Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM18 7AW?

The closest station to RM18 7AW is Tilbury Town, about 883 m away.

How deprived is the area around RM18 7AW?

RM18 7AW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,662 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM18 7AW (Tilbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM18 7AW is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kairen Raper (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.