Northcroft Lane is in Newbury and in West Berkshire district. RG14 1BT is located in the Newbury Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northcroft Lane, Newbury, RG14 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG14 1JY, RG14 1BU, RG14 1JZ, RG14 1BX, RG14 1BE, RG14 1BS, RG14 5HW, RG14 1BP, RG14 1BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG14 1BT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 49.8% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.2% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.4% | 37.5% | -7.9% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 35.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.5% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 9.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 51.2% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.2% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 12% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.6% | 52.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 18.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 87% | 83.4% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 67.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 67.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 15% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.9% | 12.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.7% | 67.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcroft Lane was 225.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northcroft Lane has the 11th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Newbury Central and the 20th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 103.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Northcroft Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-01-09 | £370,631 |
| 5 Northcroft Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-03-10 | £343,397 |
| Swan House Northcroft Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-08-26 | £664,955 |
| 5 Northcroft Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £214,950 | 2013-10-03 | £342,227 |
| 3A Northcroft Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2006-07-20 | £885,829 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub Victoria Park , Parkway RG14 1EH | 4out of 4 | 574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speenhamland School Pelican Lane , RG14 1NU | 2out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Link Road , RG14 7LU | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery Digby Road , Speen RG14 1TS | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winchcombe School Maple Crescent , Shaw RG14 1LN | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newport Road , RG14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury College Monks Lane , RG14 7TD | - not rated | 2,437 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 3,170 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Hare School Arlington Manor , Snelsmore Common RG14 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,220 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army,The | The Salvation Army Northcroft Lane | 77 yd | |
| Newbury Soup Kitchen | The Salvation Army Northcroft Lane | 77 yd | |
| Tiy | Nicholas Wharf West Mills | 122 yd | |
| Cote Brasserie | 102 - 103 Northbrook Street | 124 yd | |
| Goat On The Roof | 1 Bridge Street | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock Stock & Barrel, The | Lock Stock And Barrel, 104 Northbrook Street | 112 yd | |
| Globe, The | The Globe, 148 Bartholomew Street | 197 yd | |
| The Newbury | 137 Bartholomew Street | 229 yd | |
| Coopers Arms, The | The Coopers Arms, 39 Bartholomew Street | 237 yd | |
| The Lion | The Lion, 39 West Street | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Tree | 2 Northcroft Lane | 103 yd | |
| Mr Moo Juice | First Floor, Merlion House West Mills | 117 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 93 Northbrook Street | 128 yd | |
| Greggs | 77 Northbrook Street | 213 yd | |
| Kebab Korner | 15 Market Place | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 - 19 Northbrook Street | 184 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Hectors Way | 622 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Oxford Road | 678 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 35 Pound Street | 687 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd London Road | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waterside Youth And Community Centre WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE NORTHBROOK STREET | 283 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Newbury) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 PARKWAY SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Flex Muscle & Fitness Gym (Closed) Frees Yard Frees Yard Park Way | health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Northcroft Recreation Ground NORTHCROFT LANE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Newbury) (Closed) Park Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 399 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 495 yd |
| Bst Fitness, Newbury PARK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 514 yd |
| Northcroft Leisure Centre NORTHCROFT LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Faraday Road Stadium FARADAY ROAD | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Speenhamland School PELICAN LANE | grass pitches | 662 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.