RG17 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Charnham Lane, 0.6km from Eddington in Hungerford. Administratively it sits within Hungerford & Kintbury ward and the Newbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG17, RG17 0DS offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — science and business parks with high status workers. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG17 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00082329 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHARNHAM LANE, RG17 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARNHAM LANE, RG17 0DS.
281
51
£ 46,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG17 0DS 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 0DS is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG17 0DS. The average age is 51.3. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 206,500
4 sales · Mean £ 212,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG17 0DS has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children
Hungerford Primary School
John O'Gaunt School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Grapesmith0.5 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.9 km
- Christian Alba's Traditional Butchers0.3 km
- Dobbies Hungerford (incl Costa Coffee)0.8 km
- J&P Store Ltd0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Borough Arms0.7 km
- Hungerford Club, The0.4 km
- John O'Gaunt, The0.3 km
- The Plume Of Hungerford0.5 km
- Railway Tavern0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Amore Italian Restaurant0.3 km
- Coffee #10.4 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Moonlight Restaurant0.7 km
- Cosy Coffee0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Hungerford Fish & Chips0.7 km
- Hungerford Gourmet Oriental0.3 km
- Hungerford Kebab House0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bear, The0.2 km
- Three Swans Hotel, The0.5 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Food, The0.3 km
- Co-Operative Food, The0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hungerford0.5 km
- Kintbury5.3 km
- Bedwyn7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Charnham Lane0.1 km
- Charnham Lane0.1 km
- Charnham Park0.2 km
- Herongate0.2 km
- Herongate0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG170DS · Data under Open Government Licence