Town Pop. 5,062

Living in Hungerford: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hungerford scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Hungerford most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 70/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the RG17 postcode district. It scores 8 points above the RG17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On lifestyle specifically, Hungerford sits 24 points above the RG17 district figure of 25/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: RG17 postcode district.

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Hungerford scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 170 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 28 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 Fairfields Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
76
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Hungerford Nursery School Centre for ChildrenNursery · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Hungerford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • John O'Gaunt SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsGreat Western Hospital12 mi
Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital19.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,893 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
74
Full fibre (FTTP)77.3%
available across West Berkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 135 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.1%Student2.4%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership60.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
Council tax West Berkshire · 2026-27
A £1,670
B £1,948
C £2,227
D £2,505
E £3,062
F £3,618
G £4,175
H £5,010
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Hungerford 0.3 mi
Kintbury 3.2 mi
Bedwyn 4.2 mi
J14 M4 3.3 mi
J14 M4 3.3 mi
J13 M4 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 77
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £377,100 40
Detached £557,000 10
Semi-detached £393,750 10
Terraced £335,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£184k £348k £516k £680k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lower Green 55 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kintbury 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Inkpen 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ham 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shalbourne 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Bedwyn 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ramsbury 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lambourn Woodlands 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Great Shefford 43 5.4 mi away ⇄
East Garston 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Eastbury 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ball Hill 43 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hungerford a nice place to live?

Hungerford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hungerford is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hungerford?

Hungerford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 382 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hungerford?

Among the top-rated schools in Hungerford are Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children and Hungerford Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Hungerford in total.

What are house prices like in Hungerford?

The current median house price in Hungerford is £377,100, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £557,000, semi-detached £393,750, terraced £335,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hungerford in context

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Postcode districts in Hungerford

RG17 44 ⇄

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