Postcode insights

RM18 8UD

Rectory Road

East Tilbury

Interactive map showing RM18 8UD and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RM18 8UD

Overview

Postcode RM18 8UD is located in a rural village, within the East Tilbury ward of Thurrock in the East of England region, and forms part of the East Tilbury area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

East Tilbury has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,120 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

East Tilbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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 8UD.

Flood risk

No risk

East Tilbury near RM18 8UD has no 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
49.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.38(-29%)
Vehicle crime
15.67(+256%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.19(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.39(+32%)
Other theft
4.48(-18%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
90.79%
Other White
6
2.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
2.19%
Caribbean
3
1.32%
Chinese
2
0.88%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
43
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
41
21.81%
No qualifications
39
20.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.64%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
42.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
25.27%
Owns with a mortgage
21
23.08%
Other forms of private rent
7
7.69%
Other social rented
1
1.1%
Total households: 91

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM18 8UD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM18 8UD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 2025Cranes House, Gun Hill, Tilbury, RM18 8THDetachedFreehold£1,135,000

Schools

In the RM18 8UD postcode area, located within East Tilbury, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM18 8UD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
1.0 miPrimaryHerringham Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

1.0 miPrimaryTilbury Pioneer AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

1.0 miPrimaryChadwell St Mary Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 8UD, 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 013DE01015950
Police ForceEssex
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM18 8UD

Is RM18 8UD (East Tilbury) safe?

The area around RM18 8UD records about 59 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 8UD?

The median sale price around RM18 8UD 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 8UD?

There are 3 schools close to RM18 8UD, including Herringham Primary Academy (Good), Tilbury Pioneer Academy (Good) and Chadwell St Mary Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM18 8UD?

RM18 8UD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,120 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock covering RM18 8UD 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.