Postcode RG14 5LF 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 174.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Goldwell Park.
Newbury Central & Greenham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,791 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Newbury Central & Greenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 238 ft away from RG14 5LF.
Newbury Central & Greenham near RG14 5LF 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newbury | N/A | Walking directions to Newbury |
| 0.8 mi | Newbury Racecourse | N/A | Walking directions to Newbury Racecourse |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Goldwell Park | Large | Walking directions to Goldwell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Park | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Park |
| 0.4 mi | City Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to City Recreation Ground |
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG14 5LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 114, Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5DT | Other | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 5, Inches Yard, Newbury, RG14 5DP | Other | Leasehold | £510,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Flat 14, Bartholomew Court, Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5HF | Flats | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Flat 35, Bartholomew Court, Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5HF | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | Flat 28, Bartholomew Court, Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5HF | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 |
In the RG14 5LF postcode area, located within Newbury Central & Greenham, there are 7 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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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| 0.2 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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| 0.5 mi | Primary | St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2025
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10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG14 5LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Your Convenience | Bartholomew Street, West Berkshire, RG14 5HE | Walking directions to Your Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Lotus Off Licence and Convenience Store | Bartholomew Street, West Berkshire, RG14 5EE | Walking directions to Lotus Off Licence and Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | The Fresh | 86 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5EE | Walking directions to The Fresh |
| 0.1 mi | Balbinka | 82-83 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5EF | Walking directions to Balbinka |
| 0.1 mi | Newbury Town Convenience Store | 60 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5QH | Walking directions to Newbury Town Convenience Store |
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 5LF, 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 5LF records about 174 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around RG14 5LF 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 5LF, including St Nicolas C.E. Junior School (Good), Northcroft Vocational School (Outstanding) and St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RG14 5LF is Newbury, about 213 m away.
RG14 5LF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,791 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 5LF 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).