RG14 5YT is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.5km from Speenhamland in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Greenham 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of West Berkshire. Employment levels are high (52% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 138 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 5YT are sourced from Output Area E00177335 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RG14 5YT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RG14 5YT.
536
31
£ 53,800 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 5YT 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 5YT is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 31, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 5YT. The average age is 30.6. 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 5YT is above average at 138 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
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Speenhamland School
iCollege Alternative Provision
The Winchcombe School
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Trinity School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Crucible Sports & Social Club,The0.9 km
- Cow & Cask0.5 km
- Lock Stock & Barrel, The0.4 km
- Nags Head, The0.6 km
- Newbury Royal British Legion0.8 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- TC Facilities Management at Tesco1.0 km
- Tiny Cafe0.7 km
- 7Bone Burger Co0.4 km
- Angelica's Terrace Caffe0.4 km
- Burger King (UK) Limited0.4 km
- + 56 more
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Cake Box0.5 km
- Halfords0.4 km
- Holland & Barrett0.6 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Bite0.7 km
- China Garden0.7 km
- Curry House,The0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Ohan's0.6 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- Aldi Foodstore Ltd0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Chequers Hotel0.8 km
- Newbury Town Centre (London Road) Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Lodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury0.3 km
- Newbury Station0.4 km
- Newbury Racecourse0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.1 km
- Newbury Wharf0.2 km
- Newbury Wharf0.2 km
- Newbury Wharf0.2 km
- Newbury Wharf0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG145YT · Data under Open Government Licence