Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

LINDEN CLOSE, RG14 1QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDEN CLOSE, RG14 1QA.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG14 1QA 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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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG14 1QA combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£417k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £417k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

RG14 1QA is a sought-after residential area on Linden Close, 0.6km from North Croft in West Berkshire. Administratively it sits within Newbury Speen ward and the Newbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG14, RG14 1QA offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for RG14 1QA are sourced from Output Area E00082396 (shared with 29 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 1QA. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 376,666

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

2 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

RG14 1QA has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences53
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs9

school Local Schools

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Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Good252 pupils0.2 km
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Speenhamland School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.4 km
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The Winchcombe School

Good472 pupils0.7 km
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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub

Outstanding119 pupils0.8 km
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The Castle School

Outstanding170 pupils0.9 km
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Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School

Requires Improvement92 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity School

Good1139 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good240 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Pilgrims Guest House0.4 km
  • Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.7 km
  • Chequers Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Hartley Arms & Honesty Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Coopers Arms, The1.0 km
  • Globe, The0.9 km
  • The Bakers Jazz Bar0.7 km
  • The Newbury1.0 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Superdrug Stores plc0.7 km
  • Best One0.5 km
  • Cake Box0.7 km
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Hotel Chocolat0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Bill's Restaurants Limited1.0 km
  • Caffe Nero plc0.9 km
  • Coffee #10.7 km
  • Crepe O'Clock1.0 km
  • Eat Drink Distil0.7 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Mr Moo Juice0.9 km
  • Pizza 2 Night1.0 km
  • Pret A Manger0.8 km
  • Curry House,The1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury1.0 km
  • Newbury Station1.3 km
  • Newbury Racecourse1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Speen Lane Foot0.2 km
  • Leys Gardens0.2 km
  • Speen Lane Foot0.2 km
  • Leys Gardens0.3 km
  • Donnington Square0.3 km