Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

WEST STREET, RG14 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, RG14 1BE.

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Population

105

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG14 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RG14 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 62% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £292k.

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

RG14 1BE is an active urban area on West Street, 0.4km from Croft, North in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.

For families considering a move, RG14 1BE represents a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £292k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00177327 (shared with 9 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 1BE. The average age is 55.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.6%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 24%
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

Terraced

£ 268,250

4 sales · Mean £ 270,500

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

Crime around RG14 1BE is above average at 115 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 offences245
Shoplifting110
Anti-social behaviour70
Public order54
Other theft40

school Local Schools

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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub

Outstanding119 pupils0.5 km
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Speenhamland School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.5 km
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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School

Good246 pupils0.6 km
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The Winchcombe School

Good472 pupils0.7 km
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Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Good252 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good240 pupils1.0 km
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iCollege Alternative Provision

Good52 pupils1.0 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good198 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Hetherton of Berkshire0.6 km
  • Mole Countrystore0.6 km
  • Superdrug Stores plc0.2 km
  • Cake Box0.2 km
  • Halfords0.8 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.4 km
  • Chequers Hotel0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Catherine Wheel, The0.4 km
  • Coopers Arms, The0.3 km
  • Globe, The0.3 km
  • Lamb Inn, The0.9 km
  • Red House, The0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Bill's Restaurants Limited0.3 km
  • Caffe Nero plc0.3 km
  • Coffee #10.2 km
  • Crepe O'Clock0.3 km
  • Eat Drink Distil0.3 km
  • + 53 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Lotus Garden0.5 km
  • Mr India0.5 km
  • Mr Moo Juice0.2 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.3 km
  • Pret A Manger0.2 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Broadway east taxi rank0.3 km
  • Park Way taxi rank0.3 km
  • Broadway west taxi rank0.3 km
  • Park Way0.3 km
  • Park Way0.3 km