RG14 5JW is a safe, established residential area on Lipscombe Close, 0.4km from Western End in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.
For families considering a move, RG14 5JW represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k, down 8.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 5JW are sourced from Output Area E00082399 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIPSCOMBE CLOSE, RG14 5JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIPSCOMBE CLOSE, RG14 5JW.
337
40
£ 53,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 5JW 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
RG14 5JW is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £328k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 8.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 5JW. The average age is 40.1. 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: 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
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
12 sales · Mean £ 298,954
Terraced
£ 321,500
10 sales · Mean £ 312,450
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG14 5JW has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bartholomew's School
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Speenhamland School
John Rankin Junior School
iCollege Alternative Provision
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Addington Stores Limited0.9 km
- BRS Newsagents0.9 km
- Fit Cookie0.9 km
- Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli0.9 km
- Fresh,The0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Ace Space, The0.8 km
- Dolphin, The0.9 km
- The Lion0.9 km
- Newbury Cricket Club0.6 km
- Coopers Arms, The1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Goan Caff0.9 km
- Northcroft Leisure Centre0.6 km
- City Arts1.0 km
- Jaipur Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Khonkaen Thai Cuisine0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- CS House0.9 km
- Vinh Kee0.9 km
- Botan Kebab and Pizza House0.9 km
- Evergreen0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury1.1 km
- Newbury Station1.2 km
- Newbury Racecourse2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane0.3 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- Footpath to Gloucester Road0.4 km
- Footpath to Gloucester Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG145JW · Data under Open Government Licence