RG14 2RH is a sought-after residential area on Ludlow Close, 0.6km from Henwick in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Clay Hill ward and the Newbury constituency.
For serious buyers, RG14 2RH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, up 14.0% 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 2RH are sourced from Output Area E00082251 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LUDLOW CLOSE, RG14 2RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUDLOW CLOSE, RG14 2RH.
288
42
£ 61,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 2RH 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. RG14 2RH's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £273k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £273k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 2RH. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 259,000
9 sales · Mean £ 267,333
Detached
£ 381,500
2 sales · Mean £ 381,500
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 284,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG14 2RH has low crime rates — 21 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.
school Local Schools
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Parsons Down Infant School
Parsons Down Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Thatcham Garden Centre and Gardeners Retreat0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Taste Of England, The0.5 km
- Bellrock Ltd At West Berkshire Community Hospital0.3 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- One Stop (T&S) Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Moon and Stars Catering0.5 km
- Freixenet Copestick Limited1.0 km
- Swanbridge SF Connect1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Avon Fish Bar0.4 km
- Eastern Chef0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Swan Inn, The0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Racecourse1.6 km
- Newbury2.2 km
- Newbury Station2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fairfax Place0.1 km
- Fairfax Place0.1 km
- Fir Tree Primary School0.3 km
- Fir Tree Primary School0.3 km
- Manor Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG142RH · Data under Open Government Licence