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Hungerford

England / South East / West Berkshire / Hungerford

About

Hungerford is a market town in West Berkshire, located along the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal. The area is known for its historic High Street, lined with independent shops, traditional pubs, and antique stores. Hungerford Bridge, a notable landmark, connects the town to the surrounding countryside, which includes parts of the North Wessex Downs.

The town has strong transport links, with the M4 motorway nearby and a railway station providing direct services to London and the West Country. Hungerford Common, a large open space, is used for grazing and community events. The area attracts visitors for its fishing opportunities, walking trails, and annual events like the Hungerford Hocktide Festival.

Area overview

On average Hungerford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hungerford is £46,500 per year. There are 4 schools in Hungerford: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hungerford Population
5,866
Population density
213.1 per km²

Demographics

British
5,335
91.01%
Other White
263
4.49%
Irish
60
1.02%
Other
27
0.46%
Indian
26
0.44%
Total population: 5,862

Housing

Owns outright
978
36.34%
Owns with a mortgage
641
23.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
568
21.11%
Other social rented
390
14.49%
Other forms of private rent
60
2.23%
Total households: 2,691

Property prices in Hungerford

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £352,500 in Hungerford area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,450,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£630,000
Flats12£172,500
Semi-Detached26£359,500
Terraced34£306,000

10 years price trend in Hungerford

All postcodes in Hungerford

RG170LZ

High Street

RG170RT

Inkpen Road

RG170SL

Strongrove Hill

RG170ST

Salisbury Road

RG170YT

Charnham Park

RG170JG

Church Street

RG170NA

High Street
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.