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RG17

HUNGERFORD

Berkshire, South East, England

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RG17 encompasses HUNGERFORD and its surrounding areas in Berkshire, South East.

Avg price £567,963
1yr change ▼ 1.6%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£567,963

▼ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

98% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

314 Mbps

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.

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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

£556K £562K £568K £575K £581K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

67

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.

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314.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

94%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about RG17 HUNGERFORD

What is the average house price in RG17 HUNGERFORD?
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 HUNGERFORD 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 is the population of RG17 HUNGERFORD?
The population of RG17 (HUNGERFORD) is approximately 523,700 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in RG17 HUNGERFORD?
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.

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