Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

AUSTEN GARDENS, RG14 7UB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUSTEN GARDENS, RG14 7UB.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting102
Violence and sexual offences98
Anti-social behaviour56
Public order23
Vehicle crime19

school Local Schools

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The Willows Primary School

Good400 pupils0.7 km
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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
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iCollege Alternative Provision

Good52 pupils0.8 km
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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School

Good246 pupils1.1 km
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Highwood Copse Primary School

24 pupils1.1 km
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St Bartholomew's School

Outstanding1901 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Halfords0.9 km
  • Sportsdirect.com0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Greenham Court Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Two Watermills,The0.8 km
  • The Plough On The Green0.3 km
  • West Berks Indoor Bowls Ltd0.3 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ho Wan0.6 km
hotel

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