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Newbury Clay Hill

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About

Clay Hill is a residential district within Newbury, West Berkshire, made up of terraces, semi-detached houses and later council-built estates. A small parade of shops and everyday services sits near the main residential streets, while allotments and pocket parks break up the housing. The area's name reflects the heavy clay beneath the surface; that soil affects drainage, garden planting and the colouring of older brickwork, and it is still noticeable in roadside verges after wet weather.

Public transport links put the town centre and Newbury railway station within a short bus ride. Short footpaths and cycle routes connect streets to local facilities, and many everyday journeys — school runs, shopping, visits to the community centre — are walkable for residents. Street patterns and modest front gardens make the neighbourhood straightforward to navigate on foot, so daily routines tend to revolve around local streets and small green spaces rather than longer trips.

Area overview

On average Newbury Clay Hill has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newbury Clay Hill is £56,820 per year. There are 2 schools in Newbury Clay Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newbury Clay Hill is home to around 6,978 people, with a population density of about 4,246.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newbury Clay Hill Population
6,978
Population density
4,246.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.94(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.74(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.45(-16%)
Public order
4.87(-20%)
Drugs
3.44(+25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,402
77.39%
Other White
724
10.37%
Indian
226
3.24%
Other
70
1%
African
67
0.96%
Total population: 6,980

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,770
31.41%
No qualifications
994
17.64%
Level 3 (A level)
917
16.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
822
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
658
11.67%
Total 16+ residents: 5,636

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
895
31.65%
Owns outright
740
26.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
540
19.09%
Other social rented
493
17.43%
Shared ownership
64
2.26%
Total households: 2,828

Property prices in Newbury Clay Hill

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £356,000 in Newbury Clay Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newbury Clay Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newbury Clay Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached14£457,500£5,046
Flats16£175,000£3,181
Semi-Detached33£385,000£4,301
Terraced22£310,750£4,647

10 years median price trend in Newbury Clay Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbury Clay Hill.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.