Pinchington Lane is in Newbury and in West Berkshire district. RG14 7HL is located in the Newbury Greenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pinchington Lane, Newbury, RG14 7HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG19 8XT, RG19 8XS, RG19 8XU, RG14 7HA, RG19 8XW, RG14 7HT, RG14 7HB, RG19 8XR, RG19 8XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG14 7HL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 7HL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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 | 13.2% | 19.3% | 6.1% | 37.9% | -18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.5% | 55.5% | -10.0% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 10.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.6% | 41.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 34.8% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 19.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 6.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 38.2% | 26.4% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11.7% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 29.3% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.6% | 93.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 91.9% | 91.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 91% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pinchington Lane was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pinchington Lane has the 38th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in Newbury Central and the 99th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Newbury Centre Pinchington Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £6,149,997 | 2016-04-25 | £7,150,992 |
RG14 7HL 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 7HL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood Copse Primary School Monks Lane , RG14 7RH | - not rated | 340 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Willows Primary School Pyle Hill , RG14 7SJ | 2out of 4 | 887 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 | 1,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Link Road , RG14 7LU | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Rankin Infant and Nursery School Garford Crescent , RG14 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House School Andover Road , RG14 6NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 3,733 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clere School Earlstone Common , Burghclere RG20 9HP | 3out of 4 | 4,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury College Monks Lane , RG14 7TD | - not rated | 238 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gabriel's School St Gabriel's , Sandleford Priory RG20 9BD | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Icollege Alternative Provision 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horris Hill School Newtown , RG20 9DJ | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Castle School Love Lane , Donnington RG14 2JG | 4out of 4 | 4,161 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee At Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra Pinchington Lane | 149 yd | |
| Chartwell & Starbucks @ Newbury College | Newbury College Monks Lane | 313 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 14a, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 391 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonald's, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 409 yd | |
| Kiki's Cafe | 4, Sandleford Parade Newtown Road | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Watermills | The Two Watermills Monks Lane | 385 yd | |
| West Berks Indoor Bowls Ltd | West Berks Bowls Association Ltd Pyle Hill | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! at Tesco | Tesco Extra Pinchington Lane | 149 yd | |
| Ho Wan | 121 Newtown Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra Pinchington Lane | 149 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | Unit 12, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 386 yd | |
| Lidl | Unit 9, Newbury Retail Park Pinchington Lane | 409 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Livingwell Health Club (Newbury Central) (Closed) Hilton National Hotel Hilton National Hotel Pinchington Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 24 yd |
| Newbury College MONKS LANE | 348 yd | |
| St Gabriel'S School SANDLEFORD PRIORY SANDLEFORD PRIORY NEWTOWN ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Greenacre Leisure (Closed) Greenham Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| West Berks Indoor Bowls Club PYLE HILL | indoor bowls | 870 yd |
| The Willows Primary School PYLE HILL | grass pitches | 883 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.