Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

SYCAMORE RISE, RG14 2LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SYCAMORE RISE, RG14 2LZ.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 61,000 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG14 2LZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

RG14 2LZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £344k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.

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

RG14 2LZ is a sought-after residential area on Sycamore Rise, 0.2km from Shaw Fields in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Clay Hill ward and the Newbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG14, RG14 2LZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, down 2.5% 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 2LZ are sourced from Output Area E00082237 (shared with 10 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 2LZ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 305,000

25 sales · Mean £ 310,793

Semi-Detached

£ 314,000

13 sales · Mean £ 335,729

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

RG14 2LZ has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order4
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good240 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity School

Good1139 pupils0.9 km
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Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery

Good209 pupils1.0 km
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The Winchcombe School

Good472 pupils1.3 km
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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub

Outstanding119 pupils1.4 km
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Speenhamland School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.6 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding170 pupils1.6 km
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Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School

Requires Improvement92 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Freixenet Copestick Limited0.9 km
  • Swanbridge SF Connect0.9 km
  • Premier Stores Shaw0.8 km
  • One Stop (T&S) Stores Ltd0.7 km
  • One Stop Community Stores0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Cock Inn, The0.8 km
  • Swan Inn, The0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Shaw House0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Shufu Ltd0.5 km
  • Avon Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Eastern Chef0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Racecourse1.6 km
  • Newbury1.8 km
  • Newbury Station2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Laud Close0.4 km
  • Laud Close0.4 km
  • Stoney Lane0.4 km
  • Cromwell Road0.4 km
  • Stoney Lane0.4 km