Postcode RM18 8LX 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 103 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is King George's Field.
Tilbury has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
Tilbury has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.7% 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.
The average income per household in Tilbury is £50,154 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM18 8LX.
Tilbury near RM18 8LX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tilbury Town located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Tilbury Town | N/A | Walking directions to Tilbury Town |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | King George's Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George's Field |
| 0.5 mi | Anchor Fields Park | Small | Walking directions to Anchor Fields Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £375,000 | £356 |
| Detached | 2 | £336,000 | £329 |
| Terraced | 28 | £325,000 | £379 |
| Flats | 2 | £145,500 | £353 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM18 8LX.
In the RM18 8LX postcode area, located within Tilbury, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM18 8LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier Civic Square | Brennan Road, Thurrock, RM18 8AD | Walking directions to Premier Civic Square |
| 0.4 mi | Eatwell Stores | 6 Civic Square, Tilbury, RM18 8AD | Walking directions to Eatwell Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Thurrock district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM18 8LX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kairen Raper
Tilbury St Chads - Elected 2 May 2024
Jennifer Craft
Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM18 8LX records about 103 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.
The median sale price around RM18 8LX in Tilbury is £326,000 (about £365 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to RM18 8LX, including Tilbury Pioneer Academy (Good), Olive AP Academy - Thurrock (Good) and Lansdowne Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM18 8LX is Tilbury Town, about 1,155 m away.
RM18 8LX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,553 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Thurrock covering RM18 8LX is Jennifer Craft (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kairen Raper (Labour Party).
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.