RG14 2SE is a sought-after residential area on Preston Place, 0.3km from Shaw Fields in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Clay Hill ward and the Newbury constituency.
For serious buyers, RG14 2SE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £411k. 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 2SE are sourced from Output Area E00082249 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRESTON PLACE, RG14 2SE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRESTON PLACE, RG14 2SE.
292
50
£ 61,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 2SE 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.
Area Character
RG14 2SE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £411k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £411k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 2SE. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 411,000
1 sales · Mean £ 411,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG14 2SE has low crime rates — 20 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
Trinity School
The Winchcombe School
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- TC Facilities Management at Tesco0.9 km
- Bellrock Ltd At West Berkshire Community Hospital0.9 km
- Caffe Pausa At Dunelm Mill0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- One Stop (T&S) Stores Ltd0.4 km
- One Stop Community Stores0.7 km
- Premier Stores Shaw0.9 km
- Freixenet Copestick Limited0.8 km
- Swanbridge SF Connect0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Avon Fish Bar0.5 km
- Eastern Chef0.5 km
- Shufu Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Cock Inn, The0.9 km
- Swan Inn, The0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Racecourse1.5 km
- Newbury1.8 km
- Newbury Station2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Laud Close0.2 km
- Laud Close0.2 km
- Stoney Lane0.2 km
- Stoney Lane0.2 km
- Cresswell Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG142SE · Data under Open Government Licence