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RG14 7LS

Link Road

Newbury Central

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Detailed insights for RG14 7LS

Overview

Postcode RG14 7LS 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Stroud Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Newbury Central & Greenham has a very high crime rate, with approximately 174.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 110 ft away from RG14 7LS.

Flood risk

No risk

Newbury Central & Greenham near RG14 7LS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newbury located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RG14 7LS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Newbury

N/A

Walking directions to Newbury
0.8 mi

Newbury Racecourse

N/A

Walking directions to Newbury Racecourse

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RG14 7LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStroud GreenLargeWalking directions to Stroud Green
0.3 miCity Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to City Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
152
Population density
2,289.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76(+140%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.57(+205%)
Public order
21.35(+252%)
Drugs
18.79(+581%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.93(+178%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
113
74.34%
Other White
16
10.53%
Bangladeshi
5
3.29%
African
5
3.29%
Irish
5
3.29%
Total population: 152

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
46
31.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
24.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
14.48%
Level 3 (A level)
21
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
8
5.52%
Total 16+ residents: 145

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
42.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
24.55%
Other social rented
21
19.09%
Owns with a mortgage
9
8.18%
Social rents from council
4
3.64%
Total households: 110

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG14 7LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG14 7LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025Flat 10, Shefford Lodge, Link Road, Newbury, RG14 7LRFlatsLeasehold£200,000
19 Sept 2025Flat 16, Shefford Lodge, Link Road, Newbury, RG14 7LRFlatsLeasehold£170,000
29 Aug 2025Flat 6, Shefford Lodge, Link Road, Newbury, RG14 7LRFlatsLeasehold£210,000
16 Mar 2026Flat 4, Ilchester Court, Link Road, Newbury, RG14 7LNTerracedFreehold£220,000
16 Oct 2025Flat 7, Ilchester Court, Link Road, Newbury, RG14 7LNFlatsLeasehold£299,950

Schools

In the RG14 7LS postcode area, located within Newbury Central & Greenham, there are 8 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 7LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miPrimarySt Nicolas C.E. Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miPrimarySt John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.4 miNot applicableNorthcroft Vocational SchoolOther independent special school

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RG14 7LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RG14 7LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBalbinka82-83 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5EFWalking directions to Balbinka
0.1 miThe Fresh86 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5EEWalking directions to The Fresh
0.1 miLotus Off Licence and Convenience StoreBartholomew Street, West Berkshire, RG14 5EEWalking directions to Lotus Off Licence and Convenience Store
0.1 miNewbury Town Convenience Store60 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5QHWalking directions to Newbury Town Convenience Store
0.1 miPremier Express1 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6LRWalking directions to Premier Express

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 7LS, 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 019HE01033855
Police ForceThames Valley
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RG14 7LS

Is RG14 7LS (Newbury Central & Greenham) safe?

The area around RG14 7LS 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.

What is the average house price near RG14 7LS?

The median sale price around RG14 7LS 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 7LS?

There are 12 schools close to RG14 7LS, including St Nicolas C.E. Junior School (Good), St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Northcroft Vocational School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to RG14 7LS?

The closest station to RG14 7LS is Newbury, about 197 m away.

How deprived is the area around RG14 7LS?

RG14 7LS 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).

Who represents RG14 7LS (Newbury Central & Greenham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newbury covering RG14 7LS 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).