Postcode insights

RM18 8SB

Princess Margaret Road

East Tilbury

Interactive map showing RM18 8SB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RM18 8SB

Overview

Postcode RM18 8SB is located in a rural town, within the East Tilbury ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the East Tilbury area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Tilbury is £62,227 per year. The nearest station is East Tilbury, about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Gobions Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

East Tilbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,939 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

East Tilbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5%

Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in East Tilbury is £62,227 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM18 8SB.

Flood risk

Very low

East Tilbury near RM18 8SB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is East Tilbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM18 8SB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

East Tilbury

N/A

Walking directions to East Tilbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM18 8SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGobions ParkMediumWalking directions to Gobions Park
0.4 miLinford Recreation ParkMediumWalking directions to Linford Recreation Park
0.2 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
4,441 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.69(+19%)
Vehicle crime
7.16(+63%)
Shoplifting
6.03(-12%)
Drugs
5.28(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.15(-64%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
330
77.65%
African
34
8%
Other White
16
3.76%
Other Black
13
3.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.35%
Total population: 425

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
65
20.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
19.37%
No qualifications
59
18.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
16.83%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.83%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
35%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
31.43%
Owns outright
38
27.14%
Social rents from council
4
2.86%
Other social rented
3
2.14%
Total households: 140

Property prices in East Tilbury

Median price£368,000
Price per sq ft£393
Sales (last 12 months)77
Typical range (middle 50%)£325K – £407K

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 (about £393 per square foot) in East Tilbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £156,200 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Tilbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£450,000£407
Semi-Detached37£385,000£382
Terraced25£330,000£421
Flats6£181,500£331

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Tilbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Tilbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£135,000£295,000£242,500
2017£362,000£148,500£305,000£260,000
2018£365,000£148,000£325,000£265,500
2019£340,000£152,000£316,000£277,500
2020£340,000£133,000£315,000£295,000
2021£376,500£143,125£326,500£288,750
2022£415,000£192,500£368,750£338,250
2023£450,000£180,500£355,000£347,500
2024£408,750£187,500£355,000£325,000
2025£450,000£168,000£380,000£336,000
2026£590,000£184,000£380,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Tilbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Tilbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£259£299£308
2017£287£258£305£309
2018£285£286£290£326
2019£350£294£320£313
2020£372£304£332£338
2021£342£254£342£336
2022£378£352£398£381
2023£364£339£363£394
2024£370£338£394£410
2025£387£316£380£409
2026£296£345£396£374
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Tilbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM18 8SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM18 8SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2025241, Princess Margaret Road, Tilbury, RM18 8SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
18 Mar 2025258, Princess Margaret Road, Tilbury, RM18 8SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000
26 Nov 202542, Thomas Bata Avenue, Tilbury, RM18 8SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
11 Sept 202549, Thomas Bata Avenue, Tilbury, RM18 8SHSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
19 Dec 202513, Sandpiper Close, Tilbury, RM18 8FASemi-DetachedLeasehold£419,000

Schools

In the RM18 8SB postcode area, located within East Tilbury, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM18 8SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryEast Tilbury Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM18 8SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM18 8SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food12 Princess Margaret Road, East Tilbury, RM18 8YPWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miCostcutter East Tilbury87-89 Coronation Avenue, East Tilbury, RM18 8SWWalking directions to Costcutter East Tilbury

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 8SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sue Sammons

East Tilbury - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

James McMurdock

South Basildon and East Thurrock - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Reform UK

Geographic Information

DistrictThurrockE06000034
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth Basildon and East ThurrockE14001480
WardEast TilburyE05002234
ParishThurrock, unparished areaE43000029
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East TilburyE02003308
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Thurrock 013BE01015948
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM18 8SB

Is RM18 8SB (East Tilbury) safe?

The area around RM18 8SB records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RM18 8SB?

The median sale price around RM18 8SB in East Tilbury is £368,000 (about £393 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM18 8SB?

There is 1 school close to RM18 8SB, including East Tilbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM18 8SB?

The closest station to RM18 8SB is East Tilbury, about 264 m away.

How deprived is the area around RM18 8SB?

RM18 8SB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,939 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM18 8SB (East Tilbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock covering RM18 8SB is James McMurdock (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sue Sammons (Independent).

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.