Bledlow Close, Newbury, RG14 6RX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG14 6RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.8%	51.6%	-3.2%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	45.2%	48.4%	3.2%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 vicinity of RG14 6RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	12.6%	16.5%	3.9%	37.9%	-21.4%
Married: Opposite sex	75.9%	68.9%	-7.0%	44.2%	24.7%
Separated	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4.3%	6.6%	2.3%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	6.5%	7.7%	1.2%	6.1%	1.6%

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 (85.6%) 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	50%	51.9%	1.9%	48.4%	3.5%
Good health	34.3%	33.7%	-0.6%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	14.8%	11.4%	-3.4%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	0.9%	2.3%	1.4%	4.0%	-1.7%
Very bad health	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

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 6RX this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.9%	9.1%	-7.8%	18.2%	-9.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.6%	4.7%	-2.9%	9.6%	-4.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.5%	16%	4.5%	13.4%	2.6%
Apprenticeship	4%	4.7%	0.7%	5.3%	-0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	15.3%	4.9%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	47.5%	48.7%	1.2%	33.8%	14.9%
Other	2.2%	1.5%	-0.7%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	1.5%	0.9%	-0.6%	3.1%	-2.2%
Pakistani	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.9%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97%	97.1%	0.1%	81.4%	15.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.1% 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	94.9%	94.1%	-0.8%	83.2%	10.9%
European Union	1.2%	2.3%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.9%	94.1%	-0.8%	83.2%	10.9%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0.6%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.4%	76.7%	15.7%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	6.7%	13.5%	-6.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.6%	37.2%	-7.6%
Christian	64.5%	46.2%	18.3%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Bledlow Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bledlow Close was 20.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Newbury Greenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bledlow Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Newbury Greenham and the 104th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£63,600

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in RG14 6RX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 1/10 (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 Bledlow Close are based on 2 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 Bledlow Close, Newbury, RG14 6RX

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG14 6RX

Average Price
£558,410

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£558,410

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bledlow Close

Average Price
£564,103

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£564,103

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bledlow CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Bledlow Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£587,500	2022-11-18	£606,084
2 Bledlow Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£515,000	2021-09-24	£593,013
3 Bledlow Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2014-04-11	£616,273
17 Bledlow Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£313,000	2013-08-09	£503,089
17 Bledlow Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building	£322,000	2007-06-12	£567,146

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG14 6RX

Employment

RG14 6RX 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 6RX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	111
Full-Time Employee	78
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	26
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Education	18
Information and communication	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Construction	11
Manufacturing	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Transport and storage	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,084 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Falkland Primary School Andover Road , RG14 6NU	3out of 4	508 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Garford Crescent , RG14 6EX	3out of 4	1,600 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Rankin Junior School Henshaw Crescent , RG14 6ES	3out of 4	1,706 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highwood Copse Primary School Monks Lane , RG14 7RH	- not rated	2,057 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Enborne C.E. Primary School Enborne , RG20 0JU	4out of 4	2,205 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ	3out of 4	753 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP	3out of 4	2,360 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Clere School Earlstone Common , Burghclere RG20 9HP	3out of 4	3,831 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU	3out of 4	5,064 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	2,082 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horris Hill School Newtown , RG20 9DJ	- not rated	1,738 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD	- not rated	2,429 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT	3out of 4	2,775 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thorngrove School The Mount , Highclere RG20 9PS	- not rated	3,887 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's School Harts Lane , Burghclere RG20 9JW	- not rated	4,062 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Molly's Express	5, Monument Close Essex Street		968 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bowler's Arms,The	Falkland Cricket Club Enborne Street		397 yd
Gun,The	The Gun, 142 Andover Road		1,006 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Blue Dolphin	1, Monument Close Essex Street		976 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative	4, Monument Close Essex Street		999 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wash Common GLENDALE AVENUE	grass pitches	495 yd
Falkland Cricket Club BELL HOLT	grass pitches	503 yd
St Georges Centre ANDOVER ROAD		531 yd
Park House School ANDOVER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	713 yd
Blossom Field 1 WASH COMMON FARM COTTAGES 1 WASH COMMON FARM COTTAGES ENBORNE STREET	grass pitches	765 yd
David Lloyd (Newbury) LAND WEST OF NEWBURY RUGBY CLUB LAND WEST OF NEWBURY RUGBY CLUB MONKS LANE	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,070 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	78.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RG14 6RX