RG17 0AB is a sought-after residential area on Priory Place, 1.2km from Eddington in Hungerford. Administratively it sits within Hungerford & Kintbury ward and the Newbury constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, up 39.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG17 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00082320 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY PLACE, RG17 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY PLACE, RG17 0AB.
221
42
£ 46,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG17 0AB 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RG17 0AB spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 39.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG17 0AB. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 245,000
Flat
£ 105,000
1 sales · Mean £ 105,000
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
1 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG17 0AB has low crime rates — 23 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 Arms0.2 km
- Hungerford Club, The0.5 km
- Hungerford Rugby Club0.6 km
- John O'Gaunt, The0.7 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Kiosk, The0.7 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.2 km
- Christian Alba's Traditional Butchers0.6 km
- J&P Store Ltd0.9 km
- Naked Grape,The0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Amore Italian Restaurant0.9 km
- Coffee #10.5 km
- Costa0.6 km
- Moonlight Restaurant0.2 km
- Redwood Restaurant0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hungerford Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Hungerford Gourmet Oriental0.6 km
- Hungerford Rugby Club - Small Kitchen0.7 km
- Hungerford Kebab House0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bear, The0.8 km
- Three Swans Hotel, The0.4 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Food, The0.9 km
- Co-Operative Food, The0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hungerford0.7 km
- Kintbury5.1 km
- Bedwyn6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Atherton Crescent0.0 km
- Atherton Crescent0.0 km
- Southview0.2 km
- Atherton Road0.2 km
- Homefield Way Foot0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: RG170AB · Data under Open Government Licence