Bartholomew Street is in Newbury and in West Berkshire district. RG14 5QA 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 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG14 5DY, RG14 5EE, RG14 5PR, RG14 5QH, RG14 5EF, RG14 5HF, RG14 5DT, RG14 5NG, RG14 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG14 5QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 5QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 51.4% | 45% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 40.6% | 8.1% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.2% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 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 (86.5%) 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 | 52.3% | 54.2% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 15.2% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 42.7% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 12.7% | 9.5% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 88.4% | 75.2% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 79.5% | 63.9% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 11.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 16.3% | 10.8% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 63.9% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 11.4% | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 10.6% | 1.7% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bartholomew Street was 118.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bartholomew Street has the 29th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Newbury Central and the 66th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% 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 C Phoenix House, 50 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2025-03-21 | £166,161 |
| 51A Bartholomew Street, Newbury, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2024-10-18 | £186,639 |
| 4 Phoenix Brewery Bartholomew Street, Newbury, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-05-26 | £269,064 |
| 6 Phoenix Brewery Bartholomew Street, Newbury, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-02-28 | £307,382 |
| 42 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-11-03 | £327,479 |
RG14 5QA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Information and communication | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 939 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 | 351 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist C.E. Nursery and Infant Sch Old Newton Road , RG14 7DE | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speenhamland School Pelican Lane , RG14 1NU | 2out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery Digby Road , Speen RG14 1TS | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newport Road , RG14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 1,454 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 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,479 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 | 2,006 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 | 678 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horris Hill School Newtown , RG20 9DJ | - not rated | 4,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigo Bay | 54 - 55 Bartholomew Street | 34 yd | |
| Khonkaen Thai Cuisine | 102A Bartholomew Street | 55 yd | |
| Curry Cave | 103 Bartholomew Street | 60 yd | |
| The Goan Caff | 88 Bartholomew Street | 61 yd | |
| The Rufus Coffee House | 40 Bartholomew Street | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head, The | The Nags Head, 91 Bartholomew Street | 50 yd | |
| The Ace Space | 24 St Nicholas Road | 74 yd | |
| Dolphin, The | 113 Bartholomew Street | 114 yd | |
| Cow & Cask | 1, Inches Yard Market Street | 158 yd | |
| Coopers Arms, The | The Coopers Arms, 39 Bartholomew Street | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botan Kebabs & Pizza House | 48 Bartholomew Street | 29 yd | |
| CS House | 102 Bartholomew Street | 42 yd | |
| Ohan's | 3, Eight Bells Arcade Bartholomew Street | 66 yd | |
| Evergreen | 42 Bartholomew Street | 66 yd | |
| Rio's Burger Bar | 5 - 6, Eight Bells Arcade Bartholomew Street | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | 35 Pound Street | 250 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Hectors Way | 536 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 - 19 Northbrook Street | 603 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Playground ANDOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Waterside Youth And Community Centre WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE NORTHBROOK STREET | 601 yd | |
| Northcroft Recreation Ground NORTHCROFT LANE | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Newbury) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 PARKWAY SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Flex Muscle & Fitness Gym (Closed) Frees Yard Frees Yard Park Way | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Northcroft Leisure Centre NORTHCROFT LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 727 yd |
| St Bartholomews School (Closed) Andover Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Energie Fitness Club (Newbury) (Closed) Park Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 834 yd |
| Faraday Road Stadium FARADAY ROAD | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 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 | 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 | 8.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 319.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 319.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.