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.
ARGYLE ROAD, RG14 6BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARGYLE ROAD, RG14 6BZ.
124
67
£ 53,200 /yr
16%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
iCollege Alternative Provision
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
St Bartholomew's School
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
John Rankin Junior School
Speenhamland School
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: RG146BZ · Data under Open Government Licence