Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

BRIDGE STREET, RG14 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIDGE STREET, RG14 5BE.

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Population

383

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 53,800 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RG14 5BE 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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10/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RG14 5BE — age 38, 30% ownership, 59% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £700k.

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

RG14 5BE is an active urban area on Bridge Street, 0.5km from Speenhamland in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RG14 5BE 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. By day, the area transitions to a traditional high streets character: traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 (191 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for RG14 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00177267 (shared with 605 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 5BE. 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

White / British73.2%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed5.5%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 57%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Detached

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

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

Crime rates near RG14 5BE are high at 191 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 offences289
Shoplifting135
Anti-social behaviour87
Public order68
Criminal damage and arson50

school Local Schools

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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub

Outstanding119 pupils0.4 km
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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School

Good246 pupils0.5 km
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Speenhamland School

Requires Improvement284 pupils0.6 km
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The Winchcombe School

Good472 pupils0.8 km
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iCollege Alternative Provision

Good52 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good240 pupils1.0 km
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Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery

Good252 pupils1.1 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good198 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Hetherton of Berkshire0.5 km
  • Mole Countrystore0.5 km
  • Superdrug Stores plc0.2 km
  • Cake Box0.2 km
  • Halfords0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.5 km
  • Chequers Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Catherine Wheel, The0.2 km
  • Coopers Arms, The0.2 km
  • Globe, The0.1 km
  • Lamb Inn, The0.9 km
  • Red House, The0.7 km
  • + 20 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Bill's Restaurants Limited0.1 km
  • Caffe Nero plc0.1 km
  • Coffee #10.3 km
  • Crepe O'Clock0.1 km
  • Eat Drink Distil0.3 km
  • + 54 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Lotus Garden0.4 km
  • Mr India0.4 km
  • Mr Moo Juice0.0 km
  • Pizza 2 Night0.2 km
  • Pret A Manger0.1 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
  • Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury0.1 km
  • Newbury Station0.4 km
  • Newbury Racecourse1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wharf Street0.2 km
  • Cheap Street0.2 km
  • Cheap Street0.2 km
  • Newbury Wharf0.2 km
  • Newbury Wharf0.2 km