Glebefields Newbury, West Berkshire
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (RG14), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26900793.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in West Berkshire costs £2,505 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Victoria Park (6.3 hectares) is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 76 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Strawberry Hill Medical Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Berkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,505 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,670 | £1,949 | £2,227 | £2,505 | £3,062 | £3,619 | £4,176 | £5,011 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (40% of about 600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Derby House, Newbury Business Park, London Road, Newbury, permissioned (570 m (0.4 miles))
- Land off Faraday Road and Kelvin Road, Newbury: up to 160 homes, permissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
- St Marys Surgery, St Marys Road, Newbury, permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 27 - 35 London Road, Newbury, RG14 1JL: up to 15 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- London Road Industrial Estate, Newbury, not permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 41 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 4 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RG14 2EY | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
| RG14 2HA | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 75 m and 76 m above sea level (75 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG14 2EY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RG14 2HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Newbury 1.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Thatcham 465,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mountbatten Close Shaw | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Newbury Wharf | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Vodafone Car Park 6 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 23 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 51.2 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 59.7 km (37 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Strawberry Hill Medical Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newbury Dental Practice | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | West Berkshire Community Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Newbury Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Victoria Park 6.3 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 640 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Shaw House, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 440 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 51 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw House | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 440 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Shaw House | Listed building, Grade I | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| St Mary's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Litten Chapel | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Donnington Grove | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Battle of Newbury 1643 | Registered battlefield | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Hill | Hill | 800 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Messenger Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Greenham | Island | 860 m (0.5 miles) south |
| The Gully | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Thatcham Reed Beds | Wetland | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Wellermere | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 9 |
6 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Berkshire: see them on the West Berkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | No published inspection |
| The Winchcombe School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Trinity School | Secondary | 11–18 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Victoria Park Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Speenhamland School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Community Stores RG14 2HF | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2016 |
| Tesco RG14 2HF | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Shufu Ltd RG14 2HF | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 23 May 2022 |
| Shaw Premier Stores RG14 1HH | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Toby Carvery RG14 2AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| St Mary's Lunch Club RG14 2DR | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Shaw House RG14 2DR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2012 |
| Make Lunch RG14 2DR | Other catering premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Culinera at Trinity School RG14 2DU | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Pizza Hut RG14 2BX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cromwell Road (13); On or near Glebefields (7); On or near Pike Street (6); On or near St Richards Road (5); On or near Cavalier Close (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 80% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 93% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Mountbatten Close · St Richards Road · Shaw Hill · Regnum Drive · Doveton Way · Wheatsheaf Lane · Coachman's Court · Pike Street · Wellington Close · Trout Walk · The Dolmans · Riverside Lane
All the streets in RG14 and across West Berkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.