Shaw Road is in Newbury and in West Berkshire district. RG14 1HR is located in the Newbury Clay Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaw Road, Newbury, RG14 1HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG14 1HH, RG14 1HP, RG14 1HW, RG14 2DL, RG14 2DJ, RG14 2AP, RG14 2DP, RG14 2AT, RG14 2HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG14 1HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 50.2% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.6% | 49.8% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.6% | 34.4% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 37.6% | 7.7% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.5% | -2.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 26.1% | 11% | -15.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31% | 47.9% | 16.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 28.2% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 31% | 17.4% | -13.6% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.1% | 23.5% | -24.6% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 6.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.6% | 14.3% | 9.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 45.6% | 24.4% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0.5% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 5% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 86% | -9.2% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 82.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 82.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 81.9% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 2.3% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaw Road was 142.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% lower than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaw Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Newbury Central and the 44th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Shaw Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2020-07-03 | £343,333 |
| 112 Shaw Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2016-08-05 | £957,130 |
| 90 Shaw Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2002-04-04 | £398,196 |
RG14 1HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 698 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newport Road , RG14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchcombe Nursery and Infant School Maple Crescent , Shaw Estate RG14 1LN | - not rated | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winchcombe School Maple Crescent , Shaw RG14 1LN | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchcombe Junior School Maple Crescent , RG14 1LN | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speenhamland School Pelican Lane , RG14 1NU | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 675 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Quay Rapid Response and Home Education The Riverside Community Centre , Rosemoor Gardens RG14 2FG | - not rated | 943 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcroft Vocational School Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane , RG14 1BU | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Hall School Enborne Road , RG14 6AD | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw House | Shaw House Church Road, Shaw | 442 yd | |
| Pineapple Cafe | 20 Rowan Drive | 650 yd | |
| Mrs B's Kitchen Cafe | Unit Q5 Faraday Road | 722 yd | |
| Victoria Park Cafe | Victoria Park Park Way | 797 yd | |
| Clay Hill Community Association | Riverside Community Centre Rosemoor Gardens | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cock Inn, The | The Cock Inn, 108 Shaw Road | 28 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Robin Hood Toby Carvery, 110 London Road | 307 yd | |
| Shaw Social Club | Shaw Social Club Almond Avenue | 564 yd | |
| Newbury Royal British Legion | The Royal British Legion Pelican Lane | 776 yd | |
| The Cross Keys | Cross Keys, 8 London Road | 805 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Unit 3, 125 London Road | 427 yd | |
| Greggs | 125 London Road | 427 yd | |
| Red Peppers | 18 The Broadway | 851 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 5 The Broadway | 905 yd | |
| Captain Cod | 62A Northbrook Street | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd London Road | 543 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl London Road | 911 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco London Road | 989 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 - 19 Northbrook Street | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs R C Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| The Winchcombe School WINCHCOMBE SCHOOL WINCHCOMBE SCHOOL MAPLE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Trinity Academy Campus LOVE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Newbury Tennis Club LAWN TENNIS CLUB LAWN TENNIS CLUB POPLAR PLACE | tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Bst Fitness, Newbury PARK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 718 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Newbury) (Closed) Park Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 833 yd |
| Faraday Road Stadium FARADAY ROAD | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Flex Muscle & Fitness Gym (Closed) Frees Yard Frees Yard Park Way | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Riverside Community Centre ROSEMOOR GARDENS | 942 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 | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 9.1% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.