RG14 5PG is an active urban area located 0.5km from West Fields in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Berkshire. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 5PG are sourced from Output Area E00177246 (shared with 66 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG14 5PG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG14 5PG.
311
40
£ 53,800 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 5PG 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
No single demographic signal dominates RG14 5PG — age 40, 16% ownership, 50% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 5PG. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG14 5PG is above average at 119 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.
school Local Schools
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Speenhamland School
iCollege Alternative Provision
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
The Winchcombe School
St Bartholomew's School
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Hetherton of Berkshire0.3 km
- Mole Countrystore0.5 km
- Superdrug Stores plc0.4 km
- Cake Box0.4 km
- Halfords0.6 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.7 km
- Chequers Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Catherine Wheel, The0.2 km
- Coopers Arms, The0.1 km
- Globe, The0.2 km
- Lamb Inn, The0.7 km
- Red House, The0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Bill's Restaurants Limited0.3 km
- Caffe Nero plc0.2 km
- Coffee #10.5 km
- Crepe O'Clock0.2 km
- Eat Drink Distil0.5 km
- + 52 more
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Lotus Garden0.4 km
- Mr India0.4 km
- Mr Moo Juice0.2 km
- Pizza 2 Night0.1 km
- Pret A Manger0.2 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury0.3 km
- Newbury Station0.4 km
- Newbury Racecourse1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Market Street0.2 km
- Kennet Road0.2 km
- Kennet Road0.2 km
- Market Street0.2 km
- Cheap Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG145PG · Data under Open Government Licence