Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

NORTHCROFT LANE, RG14 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHCROFT LANE, RG14 1BN.

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Population

214

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG14 1BN 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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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RG14 1BN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £233k. Property prices are trending up 44.8% year-on-year.

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

RG14 1BN is a well-regarded residential area on Northcroft Lane, 0.3km from North Croft in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Speen ward and the Newbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG14 1BN offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, up 44.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00082390 (shared with 13 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 1BN. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 190,000

8 sales · Mean £ 178,625

Terraced

£ 275,000

6 sales · Mean £ 277,833

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

Crime around RG14 1BN is above average at 132 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 offences226
Shoplifting110
Anti-social behaviour61
Public order47
Other theft34

school Local Schools

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Speenhamland School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.5 km
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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub

Outstanding119 pupils0.6 km
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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School

Good246 pupils0.7 km
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The Winchcombe School

Good472 pupils0.8 km
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Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Good252 pupils0.8 km
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iCollege Alternative Provision

Good52 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good240 pupils1.1 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good198 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Hetherton of Berkshire0.5 km
  • Mole Countrystore0.7 km
  • Superdrug Stores plc0.3 km
  • Cake Box0.3 km
  • Halfords0.8 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Chequers Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Catherine Wheel, The0.4 km
  • Coopers Arms, The0.3 km
  • Globe, The0.3 km
  • Lamb Inn, The0.8 km
  • Red House, The0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Bill's Restaurants Limited0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero plc0.3 km
  • Coffee #10.3 km
  • Crepe O'Clock0.4 km
  • Eat Drink Distil0.4 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Lotus Garden0.6 km
  • Mr India0.6 km
  • Mr Moo Juice0.3 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.3 km
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury0.4 km
  • Newbury Station0.7 km
  • Newbury Racecourse1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway east taxi rank0.4 km
  • Kennet Road0.4 km
  • Broadway west taxi rank0.4 km
  • Kennet Road0.4 km
  • Leys Gardens0.4 km