Area Overview for RG14 7GQ

RG14 7GQ represents a specific residential cluster situated within the wider village of Greenham in West Berkshire. This small postcode covers an area of 5649 square metres and serves a population of 1663 people. You are essentially living in Greenham, a civil parish located immediately south-east of the market town of Newbury. The district lies within the Faircross Hundred historically and sits on the south-eastern border of Newbury. Coordinates place the area at approximately 51.383°N 1.300°W with a grid reference of SU 48 64. The civil parish covers about 13.6 square kilometres, including common land and airfield areas that define the local landscape. Greenham's character is shaped by its proximity to Newbury and expansive commons now managed as a conservation area. The site features former military airfield grounds transitioned into a business park alongside historical elements like Greenham Mill. Living in RG14 7GQ means accessing a location recorded as Greneham in the Domesday Book with a church mentioned but no attached land initially. The area became a separate parish in 1857 though Newbury absorbed northern parts in 1878 amid local protest including a mock mayor election at the Adam and Eve pub. St Mary the Virgin Church stands as a Grade II* listed flint and stone building in Early English style built 1875-1895 by Henry Woodyer. Greenham Common, formerly 800 acres of heathland for RAF use until 1997, offers restored public access today.

The community in RG14 7GQ reflects a settled population with a median age of 47 years. Adults aged 30-64 years represent the most common age range within the district. Home ownership is prevalent, with 62% of households owning their property. The predominant accommodation type comprises flats, distinguishing this specific postcode from larger detached house concentrations found in wider rural settings. The predominant ethnic group is White. Population density reaches 1560 people per square kilometre, indicating a moderately built-up environment despite the rural village setting. This density contrasts with the broader civil parish population figures which recorded 937 residents for the parish or 3,628 for the 2011 broader parish area. Earlier growth from 1,182 in 1851 suggests long-term stability. Living in RG14 7GQ puts you alongside a demographic broadly centred on middle age rather than young families or retirees as the primary headline figures. The high home ownership rate of 62% confirms that this is primarily an owner-occupied neighbourhood. Accommodation types are heavily skewed towards flats, a specific detail noted for this postcode. This mix suggests a diverse housing stock rather than a homogeneous estate.