RG14 1DS is an active urban area located 0.4km from Speenhamland in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG14 1DS 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, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (57% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (163 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00177267 (shared with 605 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG14 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG14 1DS.
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£ 53,800 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 1DS 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG14 1DS spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 1DS. The average age is 38.4. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RG14 1DS are high at 163 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
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
The Winchcombe School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
iCollege Alternative Provision
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Hetherton of Berkshire0.6 km
- Mole Countrystore0.5 km
- Premier Stores Shaw0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores plc0.2 km
- Cake Box0.2 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.3 km
- Chequers Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- Catherine Wheel, The0.3 km
- Coopers Arms, The0.3 km
- Globe, The0.2 km
- Red House, The0.8 km
- The Bakers Jazz Bar0.2 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Bill's Restaurants Limited0.1 km
- Caffe Nero plc0.2 km
- Coffee #10.2 km
- Crepe O'Clock0.2 km
- Eat Drink Distil0.3 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Lotus Garden0.4 km
- Mr India0.4 km
- Mr Moo Juice0.2 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.3 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury0.1 km
- Newbury Station0.5 km
- Newbury Racecourse1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wharf Street0.1 km
- Park Way taxi rank0.1 km
- Newbury Wharf0.1 km
- Newbury Wharf0.1 km
- Newbury Wharf0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG141DS · Data under Open Government Licence