People in Newbury

Population

38,988

Density /km²

2,495.64

Median age

40.3

In good health

85%

Disabled (Equality Act)

16%

In work (16+)

65%

Unemployed (of those working or looking)

4%

Degree or above

38%

A-level equivalent

16%

GCSE-level

23%

Apprenticeship

4.9%

Other

2.5%

No qualifications

15%

Families w/ children

21%

One-person homes

32%

Owned outright

28%

Private renting

22%

Married or civil partnered (16+)

47%

All adults speak English as a main language

90%

White

90%

Asian or Asian British

6%

Black or Black British

1%

Mixed or multiple

2%

Other ethnic groups

1%

Higher managerial & professional

20%

Lower managerial & professional

22%

Intermediate

12%

Self-employed & small employers

10%

Routine & manual

27%

Never worked / long-term unemployed

5.6%

Full-time students

4.1%

Christian

45%

Muslim

1.7%

Hindu

2.9%

Sikh

0.2%

Jewish

0.1%

Buddhist

0.4%

No religion

43%

Other religion

0.5%

Data last updated: 15 August 2026