RG17 — HUNGERFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in RG17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RG17 is £567,963, broadly in line with the Berkshire average of £585,928.

Properties in RG17 cost 97.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RG17 have fallen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£796,951	221
Semi-detached	£412,315	168
Terraced	£321,287	159
Flat	£308,627	86
All types	£567,963	687

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in RG17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RG17 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in RG17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RG17 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Hungerford Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Inkpen Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Shefford C.E. Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RG17 are 314.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

314.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RG17 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

RG17 — HUNGERFORD

Area Summary

RG17 (HUNGERFORD) offers above-average property prices (£567,963, 98% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (314 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in RG17?

The average house price in RG17 (HUNGERFORD) is £567,963, based on 687 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 98% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.6% over the past year.

Is RG17 a safe area to live?

Crime in RG17 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in RG17?

There are 9 schools in or near RG17. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in RG17?

Council tax in RG17 is collected by Reading Council. The Band D rate is £1,606 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in RG17?

The average broadband download speed in RG17 is 314 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 94% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in RG17 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in RG17 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 523,700.