RG14 1AA is an active urban area on Northbrook Street, 0.5km from Speenhamland in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 82.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00177267 (shared with 605 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHBROOK STREET, RG14 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBROOK STREET, RG14 1AA.
383
38
£ 53,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG14 1AA spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £135k. Property prices are trending down 82.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 1AA. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
Semi-Detached
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RG14 1AA are high at 151 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Speenhamland School
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
The Winchcombe School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
iCollege Alternative Provision
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Hetherton of Berkshire0.5 km
- Mole Countrystore0.5 km
- Superdrug Stores plc0.1 km
- Cake Box0.2 km
- Halfords0.6 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.4 km
- Chequers Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Catherine Wheel, The0.3 km
- Coopers Arms, The0.2 km
- Globe, The0.1 km
- Lamb Inn, The0.9 km
- Red House, The0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Bill's Restaurants Limited0.2 km
- Caffe Nero plc0.1 km
- Coffee #10.2 km
- Crepe O'Clock0.2 km
- Eat Drink Distil0.3 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Lotus Garden0.4 km
- Mr India0.4 km
- Mr Moo Juice0.1 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.2 km
- Pret A Manger0.0 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury0.2 km
- Newbury Station0.5 km
- Newbury Racecourse1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Park Way taxi rank0.2 km
- Wharf Street0.2 km
- Park Way0.2 km
- Park Way0.2 km
- Newbury Wharf0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG141AA · Data under Open Government Licence