RG14 1BP is an active urban area on Northcroft Lane, 0.3km from North Croft in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 135 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00177340 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHCROFT LANE, RG14 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHCROFT LANE, RG14 1BP.
209
45
£ 53,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 1BP 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 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 1BP. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG14 1BP is above average at 135 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
Speenhamland School
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
The Winchcombe School
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
iCollege Alternative Provision
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Hetherton of Berkshire0.5 km
- Mole Countrystore0.7 km
- Superdrug Stores plc0.2 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Halfords0.8 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.5 km
- Chequers Hotel0.5 km
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, The0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Bill's Restaurants Limited0.4 km
- Caffe Nero plc0.3 km
- Coffee #10.3 km
- Crepe O'Clock0.3 km
- Eat Drink Distil0.4 km
- + 53 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Lotus Garden0.5 km
- Mr India0.5 km
- Mr Moo Juice0.2 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.3 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury0.3 km
- Newbury Station0.6 km
- Newbury Racecourse1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Kennet Road0.3 km
- Kennet Road0.3 km
- Broadway east taxi rank0.4 km
- Park Way taxi rank0.4 km
- Market Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG141BP · Data under Open Government Licence