RG17 0DJ is a sought-after residential area on Fairfields Close, 1.0km from Eddington in Hungerford. Administratively it sits within Hungerford & Kintbury ward and the Newbury constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RG17 0DJ offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG17 0DJ are sourced from Output Area E00082320 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRFIELDS CLOSE, RG17 0DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFIELDS CLOSE, RG17 0DJ.
221
42
£ 46,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG17 0DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
RG17 0DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG17 0DJ. The average age is 42.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG17 0DJ has low crime rates — 32 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
Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children
John O'Gaunt School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Hungerford Cricket Club0.4 km
- Borough Arms0.1 km
- Hungerford Club, The0.4 km
- Hungerford Rugby Club0.7 km
- John O'Gaunt, The0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Grapesmith1.0 km
- Kiosk, The0.8 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.2 km
- Christian Alba's Traditional Butchers0.5 km
- J&P Store Ltd0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Amore Italian Restaurant0.8 km
- Coffee #10.4 km
- Costa0.5 km
- Moonlight Restaurant0.1 km
- Redwood Restaurant0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hungerford Fish & Chips0.1 km
- Hungerford Gourmet Oriental0.5 km
- Hungerford Rugby Club - Small Kitchen0.7 km
- Hungerford Kebab House0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bear, The0.7 km
- Three Swans Hotel, The0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Food, The0.8 km
- Co-Operative Food, The0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hungerford0.5 km
- Kintbury5.0 km
- Bedwyn6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Southview0.1 km
- Atherton Crescent0.2 km
- Atherton Crescent0.2 km
- Atherton Road0.3 km
- Atherton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG170DJ · Data under Open Government Licence