RG14 2DS is a sought-after residential area on Well Meadow, 0.4km from Shaw Estate in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Speen ward and the Newbury constituency.
For serious buyers, RG14 2DS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 2DS are sourced from Output Area E00082458 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELL MEADOW, RG14 2DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELL MEADOW, RG14 2DS.
265
48
£ 50,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 2DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
RG14 2DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 2DS. The average age is 48.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 962,500
2 sales · Mean £ 962,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG14 2DS has low crime rates — 25 incidents 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
Trinity School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
The Winchcombe School
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Speenhamland School
The Castle School
Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- Hotel Chocolat1.0 km
- Sarah's News0.6 km
- One Stop Community Stores0.2 km
- Premier Stores Shaw0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Tiny Cafe1.0 km
- Pineapple Cafe0.6 km
- CH&Co at Vodafone0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Gurkha Chef0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Newbury Royal British Legion0.8 km
- The Cross Keys0.8 km
- Toby Carvery0.5 km
- Cock Inn, The0.2 km
- Shaw Social Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- The Sweet Box1.0 km
- Red Peppers0.9 km
- Shufu Ltd0.2 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Chequers Hotel1.0 km
- Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury1.3 km
- Newbury Racecourse1.5 km
- Newbury Station1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsley Close0.2 km
- Kingsley Close0.2 km
- Mountbatten Close0.2 km
- Coachmans Court0.2 km
- Mountbatten Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG142DS · Data under Open Government Licence