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RG14 1JR

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Newbury Central

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Detailed insights for RG14 1JR

Overview

Postcode RG14 1JR is located in an urban city, within the Newbury Central area of West Berkshire in the South East region, and forms part of the Newbury Central & Greenham area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 141.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newbury Central & Greenham is £60,836 per year. The median sale price in Newbury Central is £241,500 (around £344 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £187,500 and £381,000. The nearest station is Newbury, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Newbury Central & Greenham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,095 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Newbury Central & Greenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 141.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34%

Approximately 34.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Newbury Central & Greenham is £60,836 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 47 ft away from RG14 1JR.

Flood risk

Medium

Newbury Central & Greenham near RG14 1JR has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newbury located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG14 1JR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Newbury

N/A

Walking directions to Newbury
0.7 mi

Newbury Racecourse

N/A

Walking directions to Newbury Racecourse

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG14 1JR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park
0.4 miSkyllings ParkSmallWalking directions to Skyllings Park

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
2,137.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
67.97(+752%)
Violence and sexual offences
59.22(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.19(+64%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.8(+129%)
Other theft
14.8(+164%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
73.7%
Other White
31
11.48%
Indian
14
5.19%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.85%
Other
5
1.85%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
27.04%
Level 3 (A level)
56
24.03%
No qualifications
43
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.73%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
53
32.72%
Other social rented
51
31.48%
Owns with a mortgage
34
20.99%
Owns outright
12
7.41%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.32%
Total households: 162

Property prices in Newbury Central

Median price: £241,500
Price per sq ft: £344
Sales (last 12 months): 137
Typical range (middle 50%): £188K – £381K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £241,500 (about £344 per square foot) in Newbury Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £865,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newbury Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£507,750£454
Semi-Detached17£430,000£393
Terraced29£335,000£406
Flats77£200,000£308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newbury Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbury Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£545,000£187,500£388,750£290,000
2017£535,000£235,000£387,000£310,000
2018£482,500£209,975£355,000£317,250
2019£592,500£187,500£445,000£297,500
2020£454,000£190,000£420,000£315,250
2021£475,000£215,000£411,000£332,000
2022£600,000£218,500£400,000£327,250
2023£512,500£195,000£470,000£373,778
2024£575,000£185,000£397,975£357,500
2025£525,000£200,000£450,000£331,500
2026£570,000£188,875£407,500£362,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbury Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbury Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375£325£371£312
2017£359£389£356£324
2018£357£367£349£340
2019£390£329£360£327
2020£387£366£332£351
2021£408£346£349£355
2022£416£344£419£405
2023£448£341£387£381
2024£446£324£398£392
2025£454£328£390£409
2026£415£303£448£410
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbury Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG14 1JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG14 1JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jun 20257, Park Lane, Newbury, RG14 1ENTerracedFreehold£245,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 7, 81, London Road, Newbury, RG14 1JPFlatsLeasehold£139,950
21 Aug 2025Flat 6, 81, London Road, Newbury, RG14 1JPFlatsLeasehold£142,500
31 Jul 202583A, London Road, Newbury, RG14 1JPFlatsLeasehold£132,500
17 Jul 202626, Merchants Court, Kelvin Road, Newbury, RG14 2DBFlatsLeasehold£169,000

Schools

In the RG14 1JR postcode area, located within Newbury Central & Greenham, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for RG14 1JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNurseryVictoria Park Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.2 miPrimaryThe Winchcombe SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG14 1JR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG14 1JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldiLondon Road, Newbury, RG14 1LAWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miPremier Express12 The Broadway, Newbury, RG14 1BAWalking directions to Premier Express
0.3 miMeadowmart - Londis22 Rowan Drive, Newbury, RG14 1LYWalking directions to Meadowmart - Londis
0.4 miTesco Express17-19 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1DJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miOne Stop3 Regnum Drive, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2HFWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district.

Band A£1,670
Band B£1,949
Band C£2,227
Band D£2,505
Band E£3,062
Band F£3,619
Band G£4,176
Band H£5,011

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RG14 1JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Louise Elizabeth Sturgess

Newbury Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Martin Eric Colston

Newbury Central - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Lee Dillon

Newbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWest BerkshireE06000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewburyE14001376
WardNewbury CentralE05012141
ParishNewburyE04001207
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newbury Central & GreenhamE02003385
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Berkshire 019BE01016346
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1995-07-01

Frequently asked questions about RG14 1JR

Is RG14 1JR (Newbury Central & Greenham) safe?

The area around RG14 1JR records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near RG14 1JR?

The median sale price around RG14 1JR in Newbury Central is £241,500 (about £344 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RG14 1JR?

There are 11 schools close to RG14 1JR, including Victoria Park Nursery School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Winchcombe School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG14 1JR?

The closest station to RG14 1JR is Newbury, about 1,022 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG14 1JR?

RG14 1JR scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,095 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RG14 1JR (Newbury Central & Greenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newbury covering RG14 1JR is Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Louise Elizabeth Sturgess (Liberal Democrats) and Martin Eric Colston (Liberal Democrats).