Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

RG14 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG14 1BZ.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG14 1BZ 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.

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

RG14 1BZ is a student and graduate zone — average age 30, 58% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Higher crime warrants awareness — HMO density and nightlife are likely contributors.

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

RG14 1BZ is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from North Croft in Newbury. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.

Day-to-day life in RG14 1BZ has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00177309 (shared with 38 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 1BZ. 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

White / British65.6%
Asian / British Asian24.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed7.6%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 51%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around RG14 1BZ is above average at 122 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 offences240
Shoplifting122
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order49
Drugs39

school Local Schools

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Speenhamland School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.3 km
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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub

Outstanding119 pupils0.3 km
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The Winchcombe School

Good472 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Good252 pupils0.8 km
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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School

Good246 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good240 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity School

Good1139 pupils1.1 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding170 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Pilgrims Guest House0.9 km
  • Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.3 km
  • Chequers Hotel0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Hetherton of Berkshire0.8 km
  • Mole Countrystore0.8 km
  • Premier Stores Shaw0.9 km
  • Superdrug Stores plc0.1 km
  • Cake Box0.1 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • Catherine Wheel, The0.5 km
  • Coopers Arms, The0.5 km
  • Globe, The0.4 km
  • Red House, The1.0 km
  • The Bakers Jazz Bar0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

57 nearby
  • Bill's Restaurants Limited0.4 km
  • Caffe Nero plc0.4 km
  • Coffee #10.2 km
  • Crepe O'Clock0.4 km
  • Eat Drink Distil0.2 km
  • + 52 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • Lotus Garden0.7 km
  • Mr India0.7 km
  • Mr Moo Juice0.4 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.5 km
  • Pret A Manger0.3 km
  • + 26 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury0.4 km
  • Newbury Station0.8 km
  • Newbury Racecourse1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway east taxi rank0.1 km
  • Broadway west taxi rank0.1 km
  • Oxford Street0.2 km
  • Oxford Street0.2 km
  • Park Way0.2 km