Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

ABBEY CLOSE, RG14 7QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBEY CLOSE, RG14 7QX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

441

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 63,600 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG14 7QX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG14 7QX spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £433k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 1.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG14 7QX is a safe, established residential area on Abbey Close, 0.5km from The Folly in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Wash Common ward and the Newbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £433k, down 1.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG14 7QX are sourced from Output Area E00177315 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 7QX. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.8%
Asian / British Asian14.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 412,500

6 sales · Mean £ 408,666

Detached

£ 430,000

6 sales · Mean £ 427,630

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RG14 7QX is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour55
Public order27
Shoplifting25
Vehicle crime22

school Local Schools

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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good198 pupils0.4 km
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iCollege Alternative Provision

Good52 pupils0.5 km
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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School

Good246 pupils0.8 km
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St Bartholomew's School

Outstanding1901 pupils0.9 km
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Highwood Copse Primary School

24 pupils1.1 km
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The Willows Primary School

Good400 pupils1.1 km
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John Rankin Junior School

Good356 pupils1.3 km
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John Rankin Infant and Nursery School

Good313 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Hetherton of Berkshire1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • BRS Newsagents0.9 km
  • Food Partners SJT Ltd TA Balbinka Deli1.0 km
  • Fresh,The0.9 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Red House, The0.8 km
  • The Plough On The Green0.5 km
  • West Berks Indoor Bowls Ltd0.7 km
  • Two Watermills,The0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Starbucks0.4 km
  • Waterfall Elior Ltd at Phoenix Resource Centre0.1 km
  • The Goan Caff1.0 km
  • Combes Catering At Two Saints Direct Access Hostel0.1 km
  • Chartwell & Starbucks @ Newbury College0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
  • Vinh Kee0.9 km
  • Ho Wan0.3 km
  • Bite0.9 km
  • China Garden0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Station0.9 km
  • Newbury1.3 km
  • Newbury Racecourse1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Friars Road0.1 km
  • Friars Road0.2 km
  • Westlands Road0.3 km
  • Priory Road0.3 km
  • The Oaks0.3 km