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RG20

NEWBURY

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG20 encompasses NEWBURY and its surrounding areas in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £753,927
1yr change ▼ 4.5%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£753,927

▼ 4.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

163% above national avg

Crime Rate

59.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

23 schools

Broadband Speed

211 Mbps

Property Prices in RG20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG20 is £753,927, which is 29% above the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG20 cost 162.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG20 have fallen 4.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £882,524 317
Semi-detached £490,708 134
Terraced £380,399 100
Flat £216,363 25
All types £753,927 644

5-Year Price History

£715K £736K £757K £779K £800K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RG20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 59.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG20 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
22.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RG20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG20 has 23 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Chieveley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
The Ilsleys Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Chaddleworth St Andrew's C.E. Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Compton C.E. Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

165,112

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG20 are 211.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 73% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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211.0 Mbps

Avg Download

38.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

88%

Superfast Coverage

49%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG20 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RG20 — NEWBURY

Area Summary

RG20 (NEWBURY) offers above-average property prices (£753,927, 163% above national average), low crime (27% below national average), 23 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (211 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RG20 NEWBURY

What is the average house price in RG20 NEWBURY?
The average house price in RG20 (NEWBURY) is £753,927, based on 644 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 163% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 4.5% over the past year.
Is RG20 NEWBURY a safe area to live?
Crime in RG20 is significantly below the national average (59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (22.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RG20 NEWBURY?
The population of RG20 (NEWBURY) is approximately 165,112 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RG20?
The average broadband download speed in RG20 is 211 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 88% of premises, ultrafast to 49%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RG20 NEWBURY?
There are 23 schools in or near RG20. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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