Postcode Analysis West Berkshire, South East

MACKLIN CLOSE, RG17 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACKLIN CLOSE, RG17 0BY.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 46,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RG17 0BY 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates RG17 0BY — age 47, 79% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £438k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RG17 0BY is a sought-after residential area on Macklin Close, 0.9km from Eddington in Hungerford. Administratively it sits within Hungerford & Kintbury ward and the Newbury constituency.

For serious buyers, RG17 0BY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% 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: Prices average £438k, up 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RG17 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00082315 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG17 0BY. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 454,775

6 sales · Mean £ 473,183

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RG17 0BY 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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order9
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Hungerford Primary School

Good347 pupils0.1 km
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Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children

Outstanding113 pupils0.4 km
S

John O'Gaunt School

Good406 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Hungerford Cricket Club0.5 km
  • Borough Arms0.2 km
  • Hungerford Club, The0.4 km
  • Hungerford Rugby Club0.8 km
  • John O'Gaunt, The0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Grapesmith0.8 km
  • Kiosk, The0.9 km
  • One Stop Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Christian Alba's Traditional Butchers0.4 km
  • Dobbies Hungerford (incl Costa Coffee)0.9 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Amore Italian Restaurant0.6 km
  • Coffee #10.3 km
  • Costa0.4 km
  • Moonlight Restaurant0.2 km
  • Redwood Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hungerford Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Hungerford Gourmet Oriental0.4 km
  • Hungerford Rugby Club - Small Kitchen0.8 km
  • Hungerford Kebab House0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bear, The0.6 km
  • Three Swans Hotel, The0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-Operative Food, The0.6 km
  • Co-Operative Food, The0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hungerford0.3 km
  • Kintbury4.9 km
  • Bedwyn7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Southview0.2 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • Hungerford Rail Station0.3 km
  • Hungerford Rail Station0.3 km