Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

ARGYLE ROAD, RG14 6BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARGYLE ROAD, RG14 6BZ.

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Population

124

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Avg Age

67

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

16%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 83% of tenure in RG14 6BZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

RG14 6BZ is a sought-after residential area on Argyle Road, 0.5km from West Fields in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RG14 6BZ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. An established, mature community with an average age of 67 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 83% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 11% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RG14 6BZ are sourced from Output Area E00177361 (shared with 5 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 6BZ. The average age is 67.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

16%Active
FT: 11%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

RG14 6BZ has low crime rates — 43 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson31
Public order23
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School

Good246 pupils0.2 km
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iCollege Alternative Provision

Good52 pupils0.4 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good198 pupils0.5 km
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St Bartholomew's School

Outstanding1901 pupils0.6 km
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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub

Outstanding119 pupils1.1 km
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John Rankin Junior School

Good356 pupils1.2 km
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Speenhamland School

Requires Improvement284 pupils1.2 km
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John Rankin Infant and Nursery School

Good313 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Hetherton of Berkshire0.2 km
  • Mole Countrystore0.6 km
  • Superdrug Stores plc0.8 km
  • Cake Box0.9 km
  • Fifth Road Stores0.8 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Catherine Wheel, The0.5 km
  • Coopers Arms, The0.5 km
  • Globe, The0.6 km
  • Lamb Inn, The0.4 km
  • Red House, The0.1 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Bill's Restaurants Limited0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero plc0.6 km
  • Coffee #10.9 km
  • Crepe O'Clock0.6 km
  • Eat Drink Distil1.0 km
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Lotus Garden0.5 km
  • Mr India0.5 km
  • Mr Moo Juice0.6 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Station0.4 km
  • Newbury0.6 km
  • Newbury Racecourse1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Fair Close0.1 km
  • Argyle Road0.1 km
  • Fair Close0.1 km
  • Argyle Road0.1 km
  • Malvern Court0.2 km