RG14 1LG is a mixed residential area on Chestnut Crescent, 0.4km from Speenhamland in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Speen ward and the Newbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG14 1LG is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1LG are sourced from Output Area E00082394 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT CRESCENT, RG14 1LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT CRESCENT, RG14 1LG.
392
43
£ 50,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RG14 1LG has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 43-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 1LG. The average age is 43.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,000
2 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG14 1LG is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Winchcombe School
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Speenhamland School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Trinity School
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
The Castle School
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Cake Box0.5 km
- Holland & Barrett0.4 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Sarah's News0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
47 nearby- Tiny Cafe0.4 km
- 7Bone Burger Co0.7 km
- Angelica's Terrace Caffe0.6 km
- Lusso/Gelarto0.5 km
- McDonalds0.6 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Lock Stock & Barrel, The0.7 km
- Newbury Royal British Legion0.2 km
- Slug and Lettuce0.7 km
- Walkabout0.9 km
- Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses0.7 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Curry House,The0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Sushi Daily0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Sweet Box0.4 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Pilgrims Guest House0.9 km
- Chequers Hotel0.4 km
- Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.1 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury0.8 km
- Newbury Station1.1 km
- Newbury Racecourse1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chestnut Crescent0.1 km
- Chestnut Crescent0.1 km
- Hawthorn Road0.2 km
- Hawthorn Road0.2 km
- Dolman Road Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG141LG · Data under Open Government Licence