Overbridge Square, Newbury, RG14 5UX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG14 5UX is primarily male, with 56.2% 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	48.1%	43.8%	-4.3%	51.0%	-7.2%
Male	51.9%	56.2%	4.3%	49.0%	7.2%

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 5UX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 79.2% 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	24.5%	79.2%	54.7%	37.9%	41.3%
Married: Opposite sex	64.9%	12.5%	-52.4%	44.2%	-31.7%
Married: Same sex	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Separated	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	5.3%	4.2%	-1.1%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	3.7%	0%	-3.7%	6.1%	-6.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (96.2%) 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	54.2%	62.9%	8.7%	48.4%	14.5%
Good health	33.3%	33.3%	0.0%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	9.7%	2.9%	-6.8%	12.7%	-9.8%
Bad health	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	4.0%	-3.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around RG14 5UX this area, 2.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11.2%	2.1%	-9.1%	18.2%	-16.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	8.2%	-3.0%	9.6%	-1.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	9.3%	-4.0%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	2.1%	5.2%	3.1%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.1%	29.9%	11.8%	16.9%	13.0%
Degree or Similar	41%	40.2%	-0.8%	33.8%	6.4%
Other	3.2%	5.2%	2.0%	2.8%	2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.9%	1.9%	0.0%	3.1%	-1.2%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	0%	4.8%	4.8%	2.5%	2.3%
Black Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.8%	87.6%	-9.2%	81.4%	6.2%
Roma	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.2%	1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83% 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	91.2%	83%	-8.2%	83.2%	-0.2%
European Union	2.3%	9.4%	7.1%	6.1%	3.3%
Africa	0.9%	3.8%	2.9%	2.7%	1.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	2.8%	-0.9%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	82.2%	-9.0%	83.2%	-1.0%
10+ Years	0.9%	8.4%	7.5%	9.8%	-1.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	2.8%	4.7%	1.9%	2.2%	2.5%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	3.7%	-1.4%	1.9%	1.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.6%	76.7%	8.9%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Portugal	4.8%	0.5%	4.3%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Turkey	1%	0.1%	0.9%
Southern Asia	1.9%	1.2%	0.7%
Central and South America	1%	0.2%	0.8%
No passport held	2.9%	13.5%	-10.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	62.9%	37.2%	25.7%
Christian	29.5%	46.2%	-16.7%
Muslim	1.9%	6.5%	-4.6%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Overbridge Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overbridge Square was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Overbridge Square has the 40th highest crime rate of 87 local areas in Newbury Central and the 122nd highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.7%.

🔎 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 5UX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Overbridge Square are based on 64 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 Overbridge Square, Newbury, RG14 5UX

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG14 5UX

Average Price
£3,221,920

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,221,920

Estimated Average Property Prices for Overbridge Square

Average Price
£580,392

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£213,866

Other
£4,905,398

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Overbridge SquareStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Lock House Overbridge Square, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-05-24	£100,722
Leat House Overbridge Square, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building	£6,452,000	2021-02-25	£7,004,004
Lock House Overbridge Square, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, a newly built property	£5,177,250	2021-02-25	£5,620,193
Mill House Overbridge Square, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building	£2,292,000	2020-04-08	£2,570,935
Mill House Overbridge Square, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building	£8,100,000	2016-07-28	£8,982,633

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG14 5UX

Employment

RG14 5UX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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	70
Self-Employed	8
Part-Time Employee	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	3
Looking after home or family	1
Unemployed	1
Retired	0
Student (economically inactive)	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Information and communication	14
Education	10
Other	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Construction	6
Manufacturing	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2

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	1,964 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery Fir Tree Lane , RG14 2RA	3out of 4	710 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery Fir Tree Lane , RG14 2RA	- not rated	710 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newport Road , RG14 2AW	3out of 4	1,565 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parsons Down Junior School Herons Way , RG19 3SR	3out of 4	1,570 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR	3out of 4	1,668 yd	Community school	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	1,092 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU	- not rated	2,295 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	3out of 4	2,295 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	- not rated	2,295 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP	- not rated	2,844 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	2,951 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR	- not rated	829 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	898 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Faith Christian School 3 Magpie Close , RG19 3RZ	- not rated	2,113 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Northcroft Vocational School Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane , RG14 1BU	- not rated	2,226 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newbury Primary Day Unit 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT	- not rated	2,324 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
Compass Group at Stryker (UK) Ltd	Stryker House Hambridge Road	270 yd
Nuffield Health	Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre Racecourse Road	385 yd
Bellrock Ltd At West Berkshire Community Hospital	West Berkshire Community Hospital Rookes Way	782 yd
TC Facilities Management at Tesco	Tesco London Road	791 yd
Caffe Pausa At Dunelm Mill	Dunelm London Road	791 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Crucible Sports & Social Club,The	Furlong House Hambridge Road		776 yd
Swan Inn, The	Swan Inn London Road		785 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Eastern Chef	71 Gaywood Drive		844 yd
Avon Fish Bar	77 Gaywood Drive		844 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Tesco London Road		791 yd
Lidl	Lidl London Road		873 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Nuffield Health (Newbury) NEWBURY RACECOURSE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	384 yd
Lower Way Playing Field BRIDGE SOUTH OF BRIDGE SOUTH OF LOWER WAY	grass pitches	627 yd
Fir Tree Primary School FIR TREE LANE	grass pitches	714 yd
Newbury Racecourse Golf Club (Closed) Newbury Racecourse	golf	897 yd
Riverside Community Centre ROSEMOOR GARDENS		898 yd

Broadband

We haven't found any broadband statistics for this postcode.

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.