Market outlook for RM18
Key indicators for buyers
The RM18 market is moderately favourable for buyers. Prices have softened (-4.8%), which could present a buying opportunity. Affordability has improved from a peak of 10.4x in 2021 to 8.7x today. Rising rents (£1,341/mo, +6.7%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Yearly averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Prices by property type
2026averages · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
Affordability data shown for wider Thurrock area
A home in Thurrock costs 8.7x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 10.4x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Rental data shown for wider Thurrock area
Average monthly rent in Thurrock is £1,341, up 6.7% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Thurrock price of £313,000 with a 25% deposit (£78k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,235 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Uses RM18 avg. price with Thurrock rental data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,235) are £106 less than renting (£1,341). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £78k — it would take around 8 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
6, WELLAND, EAST TILBURY RM18 8UT | Terraced | £285,000 | 16 Jan 2026 |
61, TORONTO ROAD RM18 7RP | Terraced | £341,000 | 9 Jan 2026 |
194, ST CHADS ROAD RM18 8NL | Semi-detached | £328,000 | 22 Dec 2025 |
69, THE QUAYS, DOCK ROAD RM18 7BL | Flat/Maisonette | £220,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
84, OTTAWA ROAD RM18 7RH | Terraced | £240,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
13, SANDPIPER CLOSE, EAST TILBURY RM18 8FA | Semi-detached | £419,000 | 19 Dec 2025 |
31, BATA MEWS, EAST TILBURY RM18 8FR | Terraced |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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