Kennet Road is in Newbury and in West Berkshire district. RG14 5JA is located in the Newbury Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennet Road, Newbury, RG14 5JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG14 5JZ, RG14 5HZ, RG14 5JB, RG14 5PU, RG14 5NZ, RG14 5LP, RG14 5PN, RG14 5NE, RG14 5JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG14 5JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.5% | 55.8% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 42.5% | 44.2% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 | 27% | 27% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 38.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.2% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 21.2% | 20.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
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 | 44.3% | 43.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.6% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 11.9% | -7.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 16.3% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 3.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 7.9% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.3% | 43.3% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 88.2% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
In this area, 90.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 90.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 90% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennet Road was 154.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.2% lower than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kennet Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Newbury Central and the 41st highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Old Farmhouse, 3 Kennet Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-07-25 | £567,285 |
| 4 The Old Farmhouse, 3 Kennet Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-07-13 | £210,225 |
| 6 The Old Farmhouse, 3 Kennet Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-06-24 | £224,875 |
| 5 The Old Farmhouse, 3 Kennet Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-05-27 | £322,274 |
| 1 Kennet Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-08-06 | £329,459 |
RG14 5JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG14 5JA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG14 5JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Link Road , RG14 7LU | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Speenhamland School Pelican Lane , RG14 1NU | 2out of 4 | 857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery Digby Road , Speen RG14 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist C.E. Nursery and Infant Sch Old Newton Road , RG14 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winchcombe School Maple Crescent , Shaw RG14 1LN | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community 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 | 1,002 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,649 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 | 2,235 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 | 911 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 2,438 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horris Hill School Newtown , RG20 9DJ | - not rated | 4,381 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rufus Coffee House | 40 Bartholomew Street | 184 yd | |
| Curry Cave | 103 Bartholomew Street | 214 yd | |
| Khonkaen Thai Cuisine | 102A Bartholomew Street | 215 yd | |
| Sushizen | 16 Bartholomew Street | 248 yd | |
| Radish | Pearl House, 12 Bartholomew Street | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin, The | 113 Bartholomew Street | 210 yd | |
| Coopers Arms, The | The Coopers Arms, 39 Bartholomew Street | 227 yd | |
| The Ace Space | 24 St Nicholas Road | 239 yd | |
| Cow & Cask | 1, Inches Yard Market Street | 274 yd | |
| Nags Head, The | The Nags Head, 91 Bartholomew Street | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch House/Chicky Peri Bites | 37 Bartholomew Street | 181 yd | |
| The Curry House | 38A Bartholomew Street | 183 yd | |
| Evergreen | 42 Bartholomew Street | 190 yd | |
| Botan Kebabs & Pizza House | 48 Bartholomew Street | 215 yd | |
| CS House | 102 Bartholomew Street | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 35 Pound Street | 420 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 - 19 Northbrook Street | 465 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Hectors Way | 652 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Waitrose Oxford Road | 872 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd London Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northcroft Recreation Ground NORTHCROFT LANE | grass pitches | 378 yd |
| Northcroft Leisure Centre NORTHCROFT LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Waterside Youth And Community Centre WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE NORTHBROOK STREET | 521 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Newbury) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 PARKWAY SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 548 yd |
| Flex Muscle & Fitness Gym (Closed) Frees Yard Frees Yard Park Way | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Newbury) (Closed) Park Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| City Playground ANDOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| Bst Fitness, Newbury PARK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 800 yd |
| Faraday Road Stadium FARADAY ROAD | grass pitches | 843 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 | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.