Postcode RG14 5BS 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 456.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.4× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.
Newbury Central & Greenham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,334 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Newbury Central & Greenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 456.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% 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.
The average income per household in Newbury Central & Greenham is £60,836 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from RG14 5BS.
Newbury Central & Greenham near RG14 5BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newbury located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Newbury | N/A | Walking directions to Newbury |
| 0.6 mi | Newbury Racecourse | N/A | Walking directions to Newbury Racecourse |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £507,750 | £454 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £430,000 | £393 |
| Terraced | 29 | £335,000 | £406 |
| Flats | 77 | £200,000 | £308 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG14 5BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2025 | 12, Kings Road West, Newbury, RG14 5BY | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 56, Cheap Street, Newbury, RG14 5DH | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 55, Cheap Street, Newbury, RG14 5DH | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 56A, Cheap Street, Newbury, RG14 5DH | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 02 Jul 2025 | 62, Cheap Street, Newbury, RG14 5DH | Other | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the RG14 5BS postcode area, located within Newbury Central & Greenham, there are 6 primary and 2 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Northcroft Vocational School | Other independent special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
Northcroft Vocational School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Nicolas C.E. Junior School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
St Nicolas C.E. Junior School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Oct 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Nursery | Victoria Park Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
Victoria Park Nursery School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 28 Apr 2026
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11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG14 5BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | Greenham Road, West Berkshire, RG14 5AB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Your Convenience | Bartholomew Street, West Berkshire, RG14 5HE | Walking directions to Your Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 17-19 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1DJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lotus Off Licence and Convenience Store | Bartholomew Street, West Berkshire, RG14 5EE | Walking directions to Lotus Off Licence and Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | The Fresh | 86 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5EE | Walking directions to The Fresh |
Annual council tax rates for West Berkshire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG14 5BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Louise Elizabeth Sturgess
Newbury Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Martin Eric Colston
Newbury Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Lee Dillon
Newbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG14 5BS records about 457 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order.
The median sale price around RG14 5BS in Newbury Central is £241,500 (about £344 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to RG14 5BS, including Northcroft Vocational School (Outstanding), St Nicolas C.E. Junior School (Good) and Victoria Park Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG14 5BS is Newbury, about 275 m away.
RG14 5BS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,334 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newbury covering RG14 5BS 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).