Norton Close, Newbury, RG14 6SR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG14 6SR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	54.6%	0.2%	51.0%	3.6%
Male	45.6%	45.4%	-0.2%	49.0%	-3.6%

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	23%	32.1%	9.1%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	50.5%	49.1%	-1.4%	44.2%	4.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	3%	0.4%	-2.6%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	16%	9.4%	-6.6%	9.1%	0.3%
Widowed	7.5%	8.5%	1.0%	6.1%	2.4%

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 (87.3%) 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	51.2%	54.3%	3.1%	48.4%	5.9%
Good health	36.9%	33%	-3.9%	33.6%	-0.6%
Fair health	9.9%	10.7%	0.8%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

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 6SR this area, 9.3% 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	16.5%	9.3%	-7.2%	18.2%	-8.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18%	9.3%	-8.7%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.5%	18.6%	-1.9%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	2%	8%	6.0%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	19.9%	9.9%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	27%	30.5%	3.5%	33.8%	-3.3%
Other	6%	4.4%	-1.6%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.6%	0.7%	-0.9%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	2.5%	-1.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	94.8%	97.2%	2.4%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.6% 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	91.3%	87.6%	-3.7%	83.2%	4.4%
European Union	2%	4.5%	2.5%	6.1%	-1.6%
Africa	3.2%	5.2%	2.0%	2.7%	2.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	1.4%	-1.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	1.4%	0.6%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.5%	87.6%	-2.9%	83.2%	4.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	7.9%	7.5%	9.8%	-1.9%
5-10 Years	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	2.8%	2.4%	-0.4%	2.2%	0.2%
Less than 2 years	4.4%	0.3%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.1%	76.7%	1.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.7%	37.2%	2.5%
Christian	54.5%	46.2%	8.3%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Norton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norton Close was 14.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.4% lower than the Newbury Greenham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Norton Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Newbury Greenham and the 65th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

🔎 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 6SR, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 Norton Close are based on 6 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 Norton Close, Newbury, RG14 6SR

Estimated Average Property Prices for RG14 6SR

Average Price
£373,942

Semi-Detached
£423,693

Terraced
£366,835

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Norton Close

Average Price
£371,594

Semi-Detached
£353,199

Terraced
£380,791

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Norton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Norton Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£310,000	2026-02-11	£310,000
2 Norton Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2023-10-18	£418,699
23 Norton Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2023-02-10	£454,108
12 Norton Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£420,000	2022-10-07	£434,863
15 Norton Close, Newbury, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2021-03-05	£320,371

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RG14 6SR

Employment

RG14 6SR 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	111
Retired	58
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	18
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Other	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Education	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Information and communication	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Manufacturing	11
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Construction	5
Real estate activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	4
Human health and social work activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	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	4,037 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 , Wash Common RG14 6NU	- not rated	603 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Garford Crescent , RG14 6EX	- not rated	1,496 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Garford Crescent , RG14 6EX	3out of 4	1,496 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
John Rankin Junior School Henshaw Crescent , RG14 6ES	- not rated	1,597 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
John Rankin Junior School Henshaw Crescent , RG14 6ES	- not rated	1,657 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park House School 239 Andover Road , RG14 6NQ	- not rated	899 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ	- not rated	899 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ	- not rated	899 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP	- not rated	2,338 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP	4out of 4	2,338 yd	Academy converter	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	2,269 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Enborne Lodge School Enborne Street , Wash Common RG14 6RL	- not rated	152 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Horris Hill School Newtown , RG20 9DJ	- not rated	2,094 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenhill School Horris Hill , Newtown RG20 9DJ	- not rated	2,094 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newbury Preparatory School 84 Enborne Road , RG14 6AN	- not rated	2,281 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bridgeway PRU Newton Road , RG14 7BQ	- not rated	2,595 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Molly's Express	5, Monument Close Essex Street		1,009 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bowler's Arms,The	Falkland Cricket Club Enborne Street		185 yd
Gun,The	The Gun, 142 Andover Road		1,060 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Blue Dolphin	1, Monument Close Essex Street		1,015 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative	4, Monument Close Essex Street		1,038 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Falkland Cricket Club BELL HOLT	grass pitches	186 yd
Wash Common GLENDALE AVENUE	grass pitches	363 yd
Blossom Field 1 WASH COMMON FARM COTTAGES 1 WASH COMMON FARM COTTAGES ENBORNE STREET	grass pitches	443 yd
St Georges Centre ANDOVER ROAD		667 yd
Park House School ANDOVER ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	899 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	67.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	72 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of RG14 6SR