RG14 6JY is a sought-after residential area on The Drive, 0.9km from Western End in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Wash Common ward and the Newbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG14, RG14 6JY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 6JY are sourced from Output Area E00082287 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, RG14 6JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, RG14 6JY.
376
43
£ 63,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 6JY 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
RG14 6JY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 6JY. The average age is 43.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG14 6JY has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Bartholomew's School
John Rankin Junior School
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
iCollege Alternative Provision
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Park House School
Falkland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Lamb Inn, The0.7 km
- Red House, The0.8 km
- Gun,The0.9 km
- Newbury Rugby Football Club0.8 km
- Two Watermills,The1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Waterfall Elior Ltd at Phoenix Resource Centre0.9 km
- City Arts0.8 km
- Molly's Express0.9 km
- Combes Catering At Two Saints Direct Access Hostel0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Fifth Road Stores0.4 km
- Premier Stores St Johns Post Office Stores0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bite1.0 km
- Ho Wan0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Station1.2 km
- Newbury1.5 km
- Newbury Racecourse2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bartlemy Road east0.2 km
- Bartlemy Road east0.2 km
- Valley Road Crescent0.4 km
- Croft Road0.4 km
- Croft Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RG146JY · Data under Open Government Licence