Newbury Central
Ward in West Berkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.4, -1.329 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 46 66 |
| Dialling code: | 01635 (Newbury) |
Newbury Central sits in the heart of Newbury in West Berkshire, covering the town centre along the River Kennet and the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal. The area mixes medieval and Georgian streets with modern shopping, cafes and civic buildings, and is served by Newbury railway station with regular links to London and Reading, making it a natural hub for shoppers, commuters and visitors alike.
As the retail and civic core of the town, the ward benefits from nearby attractions such as Newbury Racecourse and the open space of Greenham Common, noted for its Cold War airfield and famous peace camp protests. The local economy blends high‑street traders, leisure and professional services, with a historic backdrop - the area was near the Civil War battles of Newbury - and has hosted significant employers in communications and tech, including the former headquarters of Vodafone, giving the neighbourhood a mix of heritage, community activity and modern commerce.
Postcode districts covering Newbury Central
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 15.3 miles
- Swindon 23.1 miles
- Oxford 24.7 miles
- Basingstoke 13.8 miles
- Bracknell 24.7 miles
- Winchester 23.2 miles
- Andover 14.5 miles
- Wokingham 20.8 miles
- Fleet 22.7 miles
- Abingdon-on-Thames 19 miles
- Newbury 0.5 miles
- Didcot 15 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newbury Built-up area 0.5 miles
- Newbury Clay Hill Ward 1.2 miles
- Newbury Wash Common Ward 1.2 miles
- Greenham Parish 1.4 miles
- Newbury Speen Ward 1.5 miles
- Newbury Greenham Ward 1.6 miles
- Shaw cum Donnington Parish 1.6 miles
- Speen Parish 2 miles
- Enborne Parish 2.2 miles
- Thatcham West Ward 2.2 miles
- Stockcross Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Newtown Parish 2.3 miles
Example postcodes in Newbury Central
RG14 5NU, RG14 1RS, RG14 5HE, RG14 1JN, RG14 5JD, RG14 1DE, RG14 5PA, RG14 7BS, RG14 5AQ … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 31.1 miles
- London Heathrow Airport 37.9 miles
- Newbury Racecourse Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Thatcham Railway Station 3.7 miles
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Schools in Newbury Central
- St Nicolas C.E. Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Newbury Racecourse Recreation 1.3 miles
- Aldermaston Court Estate 7.8 miles
- Sulhampstead House Estate 11.3 miles
- Oakley Hall Estate 11.7 miles
- The Vyne Historic site 12.2 miles
- Mortimer Lodge Estate 12.2 miles
- Mortimer House Estate 12.9 miles
- Milestones Museum 13.1 miles
- Wolf Hall Historic site 14.4 miles
- Madejski Stadium Stadium 15 miles
- Didcot Railway Centre Museum 15.2 miles
- Savernake Forest Forest 15.3 miles