Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

WEST MILLS, RG14 5HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST MILLS, RG14 5HP.

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Population

209

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG14 5HP 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.

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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG14 5HP spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £179k. Property prices are trending down 5.0% year-on-year.

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

RG14 5HP is an active urban area on West Mills, 0.5km from Croft, North 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 high (175 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG14 5HP are sourced from Output Area E00177340 (shared with 32 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 5HP. 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

White / British83.4%
Asian / British Asian11.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 179,000

9 sales · Mean £ 215,555

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

Crime rates near RG14 5HP are high at 175 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.

Violence and sexual offences292
Shoplifting135
Anti-social behaviour88
Public order69
Criminal damage and arson51

school Local Schools

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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub

Outstanding119 pupils0.5 km
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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School

Good246 pupils0.5 km
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Speenhamland School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.6 km
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The Winchcombe School

Good472 pupils0.8 km
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iCollege Alternative Provision

Good52 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good240 pupils1.0 km
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Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Good252 pupils1.1 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good198 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Hetherton of Berkshire0.4 km
  • Mole Countrystore0.5 km
  • Superdrug Stores plc0.2 km
  • Cake Box0.3 km
  • Halfords0.6 km
  • + 28 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Chequers Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Catherine Wheel, The0.2 km
  • Coopers Arms, The0.2 km
  • Globe, The0.1 km
  • Lamb Inn, The0.8 km
  • Red House, The0.7 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Bill's Restaurants Limited0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero plc0.1 km
  • Coffee #10.3 km
  • Crepe O'Clock0.1 km
  • Eat Drink Distil0.4 km
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Lotus Garden0.4 km
  • Mr India0.4 km
  • Mr Moo Juice0.0 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.2 km
  • Pret A Manger0.1 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury0.1 km
  • Newbury Station0.4 km
  • Newbury Racecourse1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cheap Street0.2 km
  • Wharf Street0.2 km
  • Cheap Street0.2 km
  • Newbury Wharf0.2 km
  • Newbury Wharf0.3 km