RG14 1BS is an active urban area on Northcroft Terrace, 0.4km from North Croft in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG14 1BS offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £323k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00177340 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHCROFT TERRACE, RG14 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHCROFT TERRACE, RG14 1BS.
209
45
£ 53,800 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 1BS 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
RG14 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 41% 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 £323k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 1BS. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 323,000
2 sales · Mean £ 323,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG14 1BS is above average at 127 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
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 Countrystore0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores plc0.2 km
- Cake Box0.3 km
- Halfords0.7 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
24 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
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Bill's Restaurants Limited0.3 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's0.6 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
- Market Street0.4 km
- Cheap Street0.4 km
- Park Way taxi rank0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG141BS · Data under Open Government Licence