RG14 6BL is a sought-after residential area on Westgate Road, 0.2km from Western End in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Central ward and the Newbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG14, RG14 6BL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00082451 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTGATE ROAD, RG14 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE ROAD, RG14 6BL.
364
42
£ 53,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 6BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG14 6BL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £415k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 6BL. The average age is 42.4. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 415,000
3 sales · Mean £ 420,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG14 6BL has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bartholomew's School
John Rankin Junior School
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
iCollege Alternative Provision
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
Speenhamland School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Hetherton of Berkshire0.8 km
- Addington Stores Limited0.9 km
- BRS Newsagents0.8 km
- Fit Cookie0.9 km
- Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Coopers Arms, The1.0 km
- Lamb Inn, The0.3 km
- Red House, The0.7 km
- Ace Space, The0.7 km
- Dolphin, The0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Mio Fiore1.0 km
- The Goan Caff0.8 km
- Northcroft Leisure Centre0.9 km
- City Arts0.7 km
- Jaipur Indian Cuisine0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Pizza 2 Night1.0 km
- Caprinos Pizza0.8 km
- CS House0.8 km
- Ghassan's1.0 km
- The Flowerpot Cafe1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Station1.1 km
- Newbury1.2 km
- Newbury Racecourse2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Westgate Road0.2 km
- Westgate Road0.2 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- Sunderland Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG146BL · Data under Open Government Licence