RG14 7UB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Austen Gardens, 0.3km from The Folly in Newbury. Administratively it sits within Newbury Greenham ward and the Newbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG14 7UB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, up 1.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RG14 7UB are sourced from Output Area E00082311 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AUSTEN GARDENS, RG14 7UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUSTEN GARDENS, RG14 7UB.
342
39
£ 53,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG14 7UB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 54% social renting, RG14 7UB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 39-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG14 7UB. The average age is 39.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 251,000
7 sales · Mean £ 258,714
Semi-Detached
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RG14 7UB is moderate at 77 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Willows Primary School
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
iCollege Alternative Provision
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Highwood Copse Primary School
St Bartholomew's School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Halfords0.9 km
- Sportsdirect.com0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Greenham Court Stores0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Two Watermills,The0.8 km
- The Plough On The Green0.3 km
- West Berks Indoor Bowls Ltd0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Burger King (UK) Limited0.9 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Costa Coffee At Tesco Extra0.5 km
- McDonald's0.5 km
- Northway Cafe0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ho Wan0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Lodge1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Station1.1 km
- Newbury Racecourse1.1 km
- Newbury1.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Nightingales0.1 km
- Porter End0.2 km
- Porter End0.2 km
- Westlands Road0.2 km
- Cheriton Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG147UB · Data under Open Government Licence