London Road, Newbury, RG14 2BZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG14 2BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.8%	51.7%	-0.1%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	48.2%	48.3%	0.1%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around RG14 2BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	51.3%	55.2%	3.9%	37.9%	17.3%
Married: Opposite sex	17.8%	19.8%	2.0%	44.2%	-24.4%
Separated	3%	1.3%	-1.7%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	17.3%	17.2%	-0.1%	9.1%	8.1%
Widowed	10.7%	6.5%	-4.2%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

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	35.8%	50%	14.2%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	36.7%	32%	-4.7%	33.6%	-1.6%
Fair health	18.8%	13.5%	-5.3%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	7.3%	2.6%	-4.7%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.9%	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29.4%	18.5%	-10.9%	18.2%	0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	7.7%	-8.5%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.7%	14.6%	1.9%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	3.9%	-0.2%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	24%	12.3%	16.9%	7.1%
Degree or Similar	17.8%	27%	9.2%	33.8%	-6.8%
Other	8.1%	4.3%	-3.8%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.5%	5.2%	4.7%	3.1%	2.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0.9%	1.5%	0.6%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.4%	1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
White	93.6%	85.2%	-8.4%	81.4%	3.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.9% 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	87.2%	78.9%	-8.3%	83.2%	-4.3%
European Union	6%	12.4%	6.4%	6.1%	6.3%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1.8%	3%	1.2%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	4.6%	4.1%	-0.5%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.8%	78.1%	-7.7%	83.2%	-5.1%
10+ Years	1.4%	6.7%	5.3%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	4.6%	5.9%	1.3%	2.9%	3.0%
2-5 Years	3.2%	6.3%	3.1%	2.2%	4.1%
Less than 2 years	5%	3%	-2.0%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.3%	76.7%	-13.4%
Portugal	2.6%	0.5%	2.1%
Spain	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	4.5%	1.3%	3.2%
Romania	2.6%	0.9%	1.7%
Other EU countries	3.4%	1.5%	1.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Southern Asia	4.1%	1.2%	2.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	16.9%	13.5%	3.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.6%	37.2%	8.4%
Christian	34.8%	46.2%	-11.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	1.1%	1.7%	-0.6%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Other religion	4.1%	0.6%	3.5%
Not answered	11.1%	6.0%	5.1%

Safety

Is London Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 403.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.7% higher than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

London Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Newbury Central and the 10th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£53,800

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RG14 2BZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on London Road are based on 376 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Berkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for London Road, Newbury, RG14 2BZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG14 2BZ

Average Price
£1,168,441

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,168,441

Estimated Average Property Prices for London Road

Average Price
£413,904

Semi-Detached
£417,175

Terraced
£396,801

Detached
£1,057,287

Flats/Maisonettes
£182,080

Other
£2,243,169

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on London Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 2 125 London Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building	£12,000	2016-08-19	£13,085
Unit 1 125 London Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building	£1,850,000	2015-05-22	£2,326,190

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG14 2BZ

Employment

RG14 2BZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	113
Retired	36
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	20
Other	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Information and communication	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	9
Administrative and support service activities	9
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Education	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Other	3
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	340 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	328 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Winchcombe Junior School Maple Crescent , RG14 1LN	- not rated	617 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Winchcombe Nursery and Infant School Maple Crescent , Shaw Estate RG14 1LN	- not rated	758 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Winchcombe School Maple Crescent , Shaw RG14 1LN	3out of 4	758 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Speenhamland School Pelican Lane , RG14 1NU	3out of 4	842 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS	- not rated	768 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU	- not rated	1,061 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	3out of 4	1,061 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	- not rated	1,061 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP	- not rated	1,865 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newbury College Monks Lane , RG14 7TD	- not rated	2,711 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Northcroft Vocational School Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane , RG14 1BU	- not rated	735 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Quay Rapid Response and Home Education The Riverside Community Centre , Rosemoor Gardens RG14 2FG	- not rated	1,056 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR	- not rated	1,358 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newbury Hall School Enborne Road , RG14 6AD	- not rated	1,400 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newbury Primary Day Unit 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT	- not rated	1,475 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mrs B's Kitchen Cafe	Unit Q5 Faraday Road	150 yd
Victoria Park Cafe	Victoria Park Park Way	442 yd
Teashop By The Canal	The Stone Building The Wharf	449 yd
Educafe at Newbury Library	Newbury Central Library The Wharf	465 yd
Newbury YMCA	Waterside Youth And Community Centre, Waldegrave Place Northbrook Street	509 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Toby Carvery	Robin Hood Toby Carvery, 110 London Road	268 yd
The Cross Keys	Cross Keys, 8 London Road	578 yd
Cock Inn, The	The Cock Inn, 108 Shaw Road	600 yd
Slug & Lettuce/88thStreet/ValueMighty/SinCity	Slug And Lettuce, 1 - 3 Wharf Street	603 yd
Canal Bar & The Old Waggon and Horses	26 Market Place	615 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut	Unit 3, 125 London Road	200 yd
Greggs	125 London Road	200 yd
KFC	11 Wharf Road	590 yd
Captain Cod	62A Northbrook Street	612 yd
Greggs	77 Northbrook Street	617 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Foodstore Ltd	Aldi Foodstore Ltd London Road	426 yd
Tesco	17 - 19 Northbrook Street	601 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsbury's Hectors Way	770 yd
Lidl	Lidl London Road	776 yd
Tesco	Tesco London Road	853 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK WAY	grass pitches, tennis courts	289 yd
Faraday Road Stadium FARADAY ROAD	grass pitches	298 yd
St Josephs R C Primary School NEWPORT ROAD	grass pitches	331 yd
Bst Fitness, Newbury PARK WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	419 yd
Energie Fitness Club (Newbury) (Closed) Park Way	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	487 yd
Anytime Fitness (Newbury) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 PARKWAY SHOPPING CENTRE	health and fitness suite	492 yd
Flex Muscle & Fitness Gym (Closed) Frees Yard Frees Yard Park Way	health and fitness suite	511 yd
Waterside Youth And Community Centre WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE NORTHBROOK STREET		511 yd
The Winchcombe School WINCHCOMBE SCHOOL WINCHCOMBE SCHOOL MAPLE CRESCENT	grass pitches	656 yd
Speenhamland School PELICAN LANE	grass pitches	844 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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.

Overview of RG14 2BZ