NewburyRG20
West Berkshire · South East
RG20 Newbury has recorded modest capital appreciation at 1.0% compound annual growth over five years, substantially lagging broader UK property trends. Rental expansion at 5.7% annually presents a notable divergence, suggesting investor interest in the lettings market despite stagnant sales values. Population growth of 1.3% over the same period indicates subdued demographic momentum for the district. The postcode's trajectory score of 55.7 places it in the 80th percentile nationally, positioning it within pre-cursor gentrification stages where early-stage transformation indicators remain limited. This profile suits investors prioritising rental yields over capital gains, though the modest population expansion warrants consideration when assessing longer-term demand fundamentals.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Newbury · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
49 planning applications submitted in RG20 over the last six months, including 2 new build residential schemes proposing 1 homes, 3 demolition.
- Application for Technical Details Consent in respect of the erection of 1 no. dwelling; in accordance with Permission in Principle Ref. 25/01234/PIPMar 2026 · Registered
- Variation of Condition 1 of 25/00107/FUL (Construction of a self-build detached dwelling and garage including new vehicular access) - Amendments to design and increased floor area.Jan 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Erection of single storey side extension following demolition of existing side storageMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
Newbury (RG20) common questions
Is Newbury up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Newbury (RG20) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 22% of districts nationally. The score is down 3.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Newbury safe?
Newbury has a safety score of 71/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Newbury?
The average property price in Newbury (RG20) is £473k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Newbury?
The median monthly rent in Newbury (RG20) is £1,312 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Newbury?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Whitchurch (RG28), Southampton (SO31), Thatcham (RG18), Southampton (SO52). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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