The Baxendales is in Newbury and in West Berkshire district. RG14 7SA is located in the Newbury Greenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Baxendales, Newbury, RG14 7SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG14 7RX, RG14 7RP, RG14 7RU, RG14 7RS, RG14 7WG, RG14 7SB, RG14 7SD, RG14 7TX, RG14 7WH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG14 7SA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 7SA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 36.4% | 22.7% | -13.7% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 62.9% | 13.2% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 52.1% | 52.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 9.7% | 11.6% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.3% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 15.8% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 42.8% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.9% | 92.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 90.2% | 87% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 5% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 86.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.3% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Baxendales was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Newbury Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Baxendales has the 9th lowest crime rate of 87 local areas in Newbury Central and the 149th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Baxendales, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £491,200 | 2022-04-27 | £540,530 |
| 7 The Baxendales, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2016-04-12 | £505,804 |
| 3 The Baxendales, Newbury, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2015-02-26 | £550,891 |
| 1 The Baxendales, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2014-11-18 | £415,205 |
| 8 The Baxendales, Newbury, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2011-02-28 | £414,161 |
RG14 7SA 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 7SA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Information and communication | 56 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Willows Primary School Pyle Hill , RG14 7SJ | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenham Court Community Primary School Pyle Hill , RG14 7SJ | - not rated | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Link Road , RG14 7LU | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School Old Newtown Road , RG14 7DE | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newport Road , RG14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway PRU Newton Road , RG14 7BQ | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Primary Day Unit 88 Newtown Road , RG14 7BT | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay Rapid Response and Home Education The Riverside Community Centre , Rosemoor Gardens RG14 2FG | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcroft Vocational School Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane , RG14 1BU | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Hall School Enborne Road , RG14 6AD | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northway Climbing Centre | Northway House York Road | 748 yd | |
| Sequoia Coffee Ltd | 3 - 4, Queens Courtyard Queens Road | 824 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Nuffield Health Fitness And Wellbeing Centre Racecourse Road | 884 yd | |
| Podium Cafe | Tickitape House, 31A Bone Lane | 972 yd | |
| Compass Group at Stryker (UK) Ltd | Stryker House Hambridge Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough On The Green | The Plough On The Green, 1 The Folly | 615 yd | |
| West Berks Indoor Bowls Ltd | West Berks Bowls Association Ltd Pyle Hill | 693 yd | |
| Crucible Sports & Social Club,The | Furlong House Hambridge Road | 726 yd | |
| Old London Apprentice, The | Old London Apprentice, 2 Hambridge Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns | Unit D1, Raceview Business Centre Hambridge Road | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newbury Racecourse Golf Club (Closed) Newbury Racecourse | golf | 475 yd |
| The Willows Primary School PYLE HILL | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| West Berks Indoor Bowls Club PYLE HILL | indoor bowls | 708 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Newbury) NEWBURY RACECOURSE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 885 yd |
| Greenacre Leisure (Closed) Greenham Road | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 898 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.