RG17 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Priory Avenue, 1.2km from Eddington in Hungerford. Administratively it sits within Hungerford & Kintbury ward and the Newbury constituency.
For serious buyers, RG17 0BQ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, down 21.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG17 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00082323 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY AVENUE, RG17 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY AVENUE, RG17 0BQ.
276
40
£ 46,500 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG17 0BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
RG17 0BQ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG17 0BQ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 320,000
2 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Terraced
£ 235,000
5 sales · Mean £ 238,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG17 0BQ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hungerford Primary School
John O'Gaunt School
Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hungerford Cricket Club0.2 km
- Borough Arms0.3 km
- Hungerford Club, The0.6 km
- Hungerford Rugby Club0.5 km
- John O'Gaunt, The0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Kiosk, The0.6 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.1 km
- Christian Alba's Traditional Butchers0.7 km
- J&P Store Ltd1.0 km
- Naked Grape,The0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Amore Italian Restaurant1.0 km
- Coffee #10.6 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Moonlight Restaurant0.3 km
- Redwood Restaurant0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hungerford Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Hungerford Gourmet Oriental0.7 km
- Hungerford Rugby Club - Small Kitchen0.5 km
- Hungerford Kebab House0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bear, The0.9 km
- Three Swans Hotel, The0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Food, The0.9 km
- Co-Operative Food, The0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hungerford0.7 km
- Kintbury5.0 km
- Bedwyn6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Priory Close0.1 km
- Southview0.2 km
- Bulpit Lane0.2 km
- Atherton Crescent0.2 km
- Bulpit Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG170BQ · Data under Open Government Licence