Arnhem Road is in Newbury and in West Berkshire district. RG14 5RU is located in the Newbury Greenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Arnhem Road, Newbury, RG14 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG14 5XA, RG14 5SS, RG14 5RR, RG14 5SY, RG14 5QE, RG14 5ST, RG14 5UE, RG14 5SA, RG14 5SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG14 5RU is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 45.4% | 46.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 54.6% | 53.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 5RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 45.8% | 47.2% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 38.1% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 53.4% | 50.5% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 38.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 10.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 12.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 39.4% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.2% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 90.5% | 87.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 70.9% 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 | 80.7% | 70.9% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 12% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.8% | 71.2% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 13.7% | 10.0% | 9.8% | 3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 4.6% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7.4% | 1.2% | 6.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Hindu | 8.9% | 1.7% | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Arnhem Road was 119.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Arnhem Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Newbury Central and the 64th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 7 Arnhem Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-08-06 | £120,963 |
| Unit 5 Arnhem Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-08-06 | £302,409 |
| 9 Arnhem Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £146,875 | 2019-08-06 | £161,514 |
| Unit 11 Arnhem Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,385,955 | 2019-04-30 | £1,530,871 |
| Unit 7 Arnhem Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2019-03-29 | £122,730 |
RG14 5RU 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 | 175 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Information and communication | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 753 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 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Link Road , RG14 7LU | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winchcombe School Maple Crescent , Shaw RG14 1LN | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Speenhamland School Pelican Lane , RG14 1NU | 2out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist C.E. Nursery and Infant Sch Old Newton Road , RG14 7DE | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,313 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet School Stoney Lane , RG19 4LL | 4out of 4 | 4,903 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 | 2,369 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 | 1,276 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 2,904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mary Hare School Arlington Manor , Snelsmore Common RG14 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 4,542 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podium Cafe | Tickitape House, 31A Bone Lane | 104 yd | |
| Mrs B's Kitchen Cafe | Unit Q5 Faraday Road | 538 yd | |
| Caffe Pausa At Dunelm Mill | Dunelm London Road | 569 yd | |
| TC Facilities Management at Tesco | Tesco London Road | 569 yd | |
| Northway Climbing Centre | Northway House York Road | 604 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old London Apprentice, The | Old London Apprentice, 2 Hambridge Road | 113 yd | |
| Crucible Sports & Social Club,The | Furlong House Hambridge Road | 454 yd | |
| King Charles, The | 54 Cheap Street | 776 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Robin Hood Toby Carvery, 110 London Road | 808 yd | |
| Walkabout | Walkabout, 42 Cheap Street | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | Unit D1, Raceview Business Centre Hambridge Road | 221 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Unit 3, 125 London Road | 637 yd | |
| Greggs | 125 London Road | 637 yd | |
| KFC | 11 Wharf Road | 717 yd | |
| Lotus Garden | 61 Cheap Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl London Road | 537 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco London Road | 569 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury's Hectors Way | 662 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 - 19 Northbrook Street | 971 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore Ltd | Aldi Foodstore Ltd London Road | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faraday Road Stadium FARADAY ROAD | grass pitches | 475 yd |
| Newbury Racecourse Golf Club (Closed) Newbury Racecourse | golf | 569 yd |
| Victoria Park VICTORIA PARK VICTORIA PARK PARK WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 763 yd |
| St Josephs R C Primary School NEWPORT ROAD | grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Waterside Youth And Community Centre WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE WATERSIDE YOUTH CENTRE NORTHBROOK STREET | 820 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Newbury) UNIT 6 UNIT 6 PARKWAY SHOPPING CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Flex Muscle & Fitness Gym (Closed) Frees Yard Frees Yard Park Way | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Bst Fitness, Newbury PARK WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 964 yd |
| Riverside Community Centre ROSEMOOR GARDENS | 964 yd | |
| Energie Fitness Club (Newbury) (Closed) Park Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.