Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

NORTHBROOK STREET, RG14 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBROOK STREET, RG14 1AE.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG14 1AE 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RG14 1AE is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 58% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors. Property prices are trending down 18.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG14 1AE is a lively urban neighbourhood on Northbrook Street, 0.5km from Speenhamland in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG14 1AE offers 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, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Berkshire. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 18.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00177309 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 1AE. The average age is 29.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British65.6%
Asian / British Asian24.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 175,500

4 sales · Mean £ 177,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near RG14 1AE are high at 142 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.

Violence and sexual offences258
Shoplifting116
Anti-social behaviour71
Public order56
Criminal damage and arson44

school Local Schools

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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub

Outstanding119 pupils0.3 km
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Speenhamland School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.4 km
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The Winchcombe School

Good472 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School

Good246 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good240 pupils0.9 km
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Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Good252 pupils0.9 km
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iCollege Alternative Provision

Good52 pupils1.1 km
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Trinity School

Good1139 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Hetherton of Berkshire0.6 km
  • Mole Countrystore0.6 km
  • Premier Stores Shaw0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores plc0.0 km
  • Cake Box0.0 km
  • + 28 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Chequers Hotel0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Catherine Wheel, The0.4 km
  • Coopers Arms, The0.4 km
  • Globe, The0.3 km
  • Red House, The0.9 km
  • The Bakers Jazz Bar0.1 km
  • + 21 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Bill's Restaurants Limited0.3 km
  • Caffe Nero plc0.3 km
  • Coffee #10.1 km
  • Crepe O'Clock0.3 km
  • Eat Drink Distil0.2 km
  • + 53 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Lotus Garden0.5 km
  • Mr India0.5 km
  • Mr Moo Juice0.2 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger0.1 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury0.3 km
  • Newbury Station0.7 km
  • Newbury Racecourse1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Way0.2 km
  • Park Way taxi rank0.2 km
  • Park Way0.2 km
  • Broadway east taxi rank0.2 km
  • Broadway west taxi rank0.2 km