Carpenters Close is in Newbury and in West Berkshire district. RG14 5AR is located in the Newbury Greenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 2018-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carpenters Close, Newbury, RG14 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG14 5BU, RG14 5QG, RG14 5QE, RG14 5XG, RG14 5XE, RG14 5RE, RG14 5QW, RG14 5SP, RG14 5RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG14 5AR has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 5AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 49.1% | 45.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 43.5% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 53.9% | 57.4% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.5% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around RG14 5AR this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 18.3% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 15.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 78.8% | 69% | -9.8% | 81.4% | -12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 74.8% | 62.8% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 11.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 18.9% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 62.8% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 10.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 11% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 17% | 1.2% | 15.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Hindu | 17.2% | 1.7% | 15.5% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carpenters Close was 238.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% higher than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carpenters Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Newbury Central and the 17th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 155.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Heathfield House Carpenters Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2025-06-11 | £191,520 |
| Flat 10 Heathfield House Carpenters Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-01-23 | £240,246 |
| Flat 2 Heathfield House Carpenters Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-10-24 | £280,000 |
| Flat 9 Heathfield House Carpenters Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-25 | £241,981 |
| Flat 22 Heathfield House Carpenters Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2022-10-14 | £101,069 |
| Full-Time Employee | 262 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Information and communication | 77 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 665 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 | 721 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Link Road , RG14 7LU | - not rated | 860 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchcombe Junior School Maple Crescent , RG14 1LN | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speenhamland School Pelican Lane , RG14 1NU | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speenhamland Primary School Pelican Lane , RG14 1NU | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 920 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | - not rated | 1,610 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 | 2,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northcroft Vocational School Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane , RG14 1BU | - not rated | 789 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 | 1,145 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Primary Day Unit 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Hall School Enborne Road , RG14 6AD | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs B's Kitchen Cafe | Unit Q5 Faraday Road | 346 yd | |
| Podium Cafe | Tickitape House, 31A Bone Lane | 353 yd | |
| Educafe at Newbury Library | Newbury Central Library The Wharf | 410 yd | |
| Teashop By The Canal | The Stone Building The Wharf | 454 yd | |
| Sequoia Coffee Ltd | 3 - 4, Queens Courtyard Queens Road | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old London Apprentice, The | Old London Apprentice, 2 Hambridge Road | 316 yd | |
| King Charles, The | 54 Cheap Street | 531 yd | |
| Walkabout | Walkabout, 42 Cheap Street | 562 yd | |
| Hatchet Inn, The | 12 Market Place | 563 yd | |
| Elephant At The Market,The | The Elephant At The Market, 8 Market Place | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | Unit D1, Raceview Business Centre Hambridge Road | 353 yd | |
| KFC | 11 Wharf Road | 455 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 61 Cheap Street | 517 yd | |
| Mr India | 60 Cheap Street | 518 yd | |
| The Tasty Plaice | 16 Cheap Street | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Hectors Way | 448 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 - 19 Northbrook Street | 713 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl London Road | 742 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco London Road | 791 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd London Road | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faraday Road Stadium FARADAY ROAD | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 538 yd |
| Waterside Youth And Community Centre WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE NORTHBROOK STREET | 560 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Newbury) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 PARKWAY SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Flex Muscle & Fitness Gym (Closed) Frees Yard Frees Yard Park Way | health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| St Josephs R C Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Bst Fitness, Newbury PARK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Newbury) (Closed) Park Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 750 yd |
| Newbury Racecourse Golf Club (Closed) Newbury Racecourse | golf | 782 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.