RG17 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Priory Road, 1.2km from Freemen's Marsh in Hungerford. Administratively it sits within Hungerford & Kintbury ward and the Newbury constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RG17 0AF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RG17 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00082326 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIORY ROAD, RG17 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY ROAD, RG17 0AF.
350
41
£ 46,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in RG17 0AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG17 0AF. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG17 0AF has low crime rates — 25 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 Club0.3 km
- Borough Arms0.3 km
- Hungerford Club, The0.6 km
- Hungerford Rugby Club0.6 km
- John O'Gaunt, The0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Kiosk, The0.7 km
- One Stop Convenience Store0.2 km
- Christian Alba's Traditional Butchers0.7 km
- J&P Store Ltd1.0 km
- Naked Grape,The0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Coffee #10.6 km
- Costa0.7 km
- Moonlight Restaurant0.3 km
- Redwood Restaurant0.7 km
- Cosy Coffee0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Hungerford Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Hungerford Gourmet Oriental0.7 km
- Hungerford Rugby Club - Small Kitchen0.6 km
- Hungerford Kebab House0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bear, The1.0 km
- Three Swans Hotel, The0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-Operative Food, The1.0 km
- Co-Operative Food, The0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hungerford0.8 km
- Kintbury5.1 km
- Bedwyn6.6 km
Bus Stops
- Atherton Crescent0.1 km
- Church Way Foot0.1 km
- Church Way Foot0.1 km
- Atherton Crescent0.1 km
- Bulpit Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RG170AF · Data under Open Government Licence