RG14 1AL is a lively urban neighbourhood on Weavers Walk, 0.5km from Speenhamland in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG14 1AL offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Berkshire. Employment levels are high (51% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 139 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00177309 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEAVERS WALK, RG14 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEAVERS WALK, RG14 1AL.
285
30
£ 53,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 1AL 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
Very young, very high renting. At 30 years average age and 58% private renter occupancy, RG14 1AL is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 1AL. The average age is 29.8. 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: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG14 1AL is above average at 139 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.
school Local Schools
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Speenhamland School
The Winchcombe School
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Trinity School
iCollege Alternative Provision
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Hetherton of Berkshire0.7 km
- Mole Countrystore0.7 km
- Premier Stores Shaw0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores plc0.0 km
- Cake Box0.1 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.3 km
- Chequers Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Catherine Wheel, The0.4 km
- Coopers Arms, The0.4 km
- Globe, The0.3 km
- Red House, The0.9 km
- The Bakers Jazz Bar0.1 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Bill's Restaurants Limited0.3 km
- Caffe Nero plc0.3 km
- Coffee #10.1 km
- Crepe O'Clock0.3 km
- Eat Drink Distil0.2 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Lotus Garden0.6 km
- Mr India0.6 km
- Mr Moo Juice0.3 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.4 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury0.3 km
- Newbury Station0.7 km
- Newbury Racecourse1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway east taxi rank0.1 km
- Broadway west taxi rank0.2 km
- Park Way0.2 km
- Park Way0.2 km
- Park Way taxi rank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG141AL · Data under Open Government Licence