RG14 1BF is a lively urban neighbourhood on West Street, 0.4km from Croft, North in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG14 1BF 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. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 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 132 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00177309 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, RG14 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, RG14 1BF.
285
30
£ 53,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 1BF 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
Average age 30, 58% renting. RG14 1BF has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. 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 1BF. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 220,750
6 sales · Mean £ 226,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG14 1BF is above average at 132 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
Speenhamland School
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
The Winchcombe School
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
iCollege Alternative Provision
Trinity School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Hetherton of Berkshire0.7 km
- Mole Countrystore0.7 km
- Premier Stores Shaw1.0 km
- Superdrug Stores plc0.1 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
27 nearby- Catherine Wheel, The0.4 km
- Coopers Arms, The0.4 km
- Globe, The0.3 km
- Lamb Inn, The1.0 km
- Red House, The0.9 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Bill's Restaurants Limited0.4 km
- Caffe Nero plc0.3 km
- Coffee #10.2 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 Racecourse1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway east taxi rank0.2 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: RG141BF · Data under Open Government Licence