Fifth Road, Newbury, RG14 6DL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG14 6DL has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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	51.8%	47%	-4.8%	51.0%	-4.0%
Male	48.2%	53%	4.8%	49.0%	4.0%

Partnership Status

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	29.6%	37.4%	7.8%	37.9%	-0.5%
Married: Opposite sex	49.3%	47.7%	-1.6%	44.2%	3.5%
Separated	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	9.4%	9.5%	0.1%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	9.9%	4.9%	-5.0%	6.1%	-1.2%

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 (85.5%) 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	46%	49.8%	3.8%	48.4%	1.4%
Good health	41.7%	35.7%	-6.0%	33.6%	2.1%
Fair health	9.7%	10%	0.3%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	1.1%	3.4%	2.3%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.3%	14.6%	-4.7%	18.2%	-3.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	9.3%	-2.4%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	18.2%	-2.0%	13.4%	4.8%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	5.3%	2.2%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	15.8%	5.5%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	30%	34.8%	4.8%	33.8%	1.0%
Other	5.4%	2%	-3.4%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.1%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.4%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.8%	1.4%
White	98.2%	89.3%	-8.9%	81.4%	7.9%
Roma	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89% 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	89.9%	89%	-0.9%	83.2%	5.8%
European Union	6.1%	3.5%	-2.6%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.7%	3.5%	2.8%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.6%	88.4%	-1.2%	83.2%	5.2%
10+ Years	1.8%	6.6%	4.8%	9.8%	-3.2%
5-10 Years	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	3.2%	2.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.6%
Less than 2 years	4%	0.6%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.5%	76.7%	9.8%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.3%	37.2%	8.1%
Christian	46.3%	46.2%	0.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	1.6%	0.6%	1.0%
Not answered	4.1%	6.0%	-1.9%

Safety

Is Fifth Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fifth Road was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fifth Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Newbury Central and the 187th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

🔎 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. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£53,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in RG14 6DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Fifth Road are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newbury.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fifth Road, Newbury, RG14 6DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG14 6DL

Average Price
£537,369

Semi-Detached
£536,213

Terraced
£454,409

Detached
£574,078

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fifth Road

Average Price
£530,571

Semi-Detached
£526,808

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£532,452

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fifth Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
52 Fifth Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£835,000	2025-07-11	£850,631
50 Fifth Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£568,500	2021-08-25	£658,366
14 Fifth Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2021-02-23	£580,491
12 Fifth Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2018-06-08	£488,800
30 Fifth Road, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2016-08-02	£525,918

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG14 6DL

Employment

RG14 6DL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	52
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	12
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	15
Information and communication	14
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

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	1,873 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
John Rankin Junior School Henshaw Crescent , RG14 6ES	3out of 4	598 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Garford Crescent , RG14 6EX	3out of 4	700 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	952 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Link Road , RG14 7LU	3out of 4	1,074 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Falkland Primary School Andover Road , RG14 6NU	3out of 4	1,812 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP	3out of 4	509 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ	3out of 4	1,703 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	3out of 4	2,797 yd	Academy converter	No	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	1,765 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT	3out of 4	981 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD	- not rated	2,580 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG	4out of 4	2,833 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR	- not rated	3,349 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horris Hill School Newtown , RG20 9DJ	- not rated	3,550 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
City Arts	10 Hampton Road	737 yd
Indigo Bay	54 - 55 Bartholomew Street	930 yd
The Goan Caff	88 Bartholomew Street	940 yd
Khonkaen Thai Cuisine	102A Bartholomew Street	1,002 yd
Curry Cave	103 Bartholomew Street	1,007 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lamb Inn, The	The Lamb Inn, 5 Enborne Road	415 yd
The Ace Space	24 St Nicholas Road	879 yd
Nags Head, The	The Nags Head, 91 Bartholomew Street	957 yd
Dolphin, The	113 Bartholomew Street	1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bite	63A Bartholomew Street	882 yd
China Garden	80 Bartholomew Street	902 yd
Caprinos Pizza	85 Bartholomew Street	931 yd
Botan Kebabs & Pizza House	48 Bartholomew Street	974 yd
CS House	102 Bartholomew Street	988 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-Operative Limited	35 Pound Street		707 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Bartholomews School ANDOVER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	257 yd
St Bartholomews School (Closed) Andover Road	grass pitches, swimming pool	383 yd
St Bartholomews School (Fifth Road Pitches) FIFTH ROAD	grass pitches	405 yd
St Bartholomews School (Enborne Road Pitches) SUNDERLAND GARDENS	grass pitches	408 yd
City Playground ANDOVER ROAD	grass pitches	497 yd
John Rankin School JOHN RANKIN JUNIOR SCHOOL JOHN RANKIN JUNIOR SCHOOL HENSHAW CRESCENT	grass pitches	613 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RG14 6DL