The Croft is in Hungerford and in Newbury district. RG17 0HY is located in the Hungerford & Kintbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Croft, Hungerford, RG17 0HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG17 0JA, RG17 0JG, RG17 0JH, RG17 0HX, RG17 0NR, RG17 0HN, RG17 0JW, RG17 0JJ, RG17 0LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RG17 0HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 53.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49% | 46.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.1% | 36.4% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 51.6% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 33.9% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 19.9% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.3% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 36.7% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.7% | 95.2% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 90.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 89.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Croft was 69.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.8% higher than the Hungerford & Kintbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
The Croft has the 9th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hungerford & Kintbury and the 150th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 The Croft, Hungerford, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-09-27 | £379,180 |
| 28 The Croft, Hungerford, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2024-06-07 | £1,430,225 |
| 5 The Croft, Hungerford, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-08-25 | £729,285 |
| 26 The Croft, Hungerford, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,118,250 | 2017-01-04 | £1,429,259 |
| Tamarisk The Croft, Hungerford, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2016-04-27 | £641,497 |
RG17 0HY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Nursery School Centre for Children 22 The Croft , RG17 0HY | 4out of 4 | 6 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Primary School Fairview Road , RG17 0BT | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School Stag Hill , Chilton Foliat RG17 0TF | 2out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John O'Gaunt School Priory Road , RG17 0AN | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliane | The Courtyard High Street | 146 yd | |
| Cosy Coffee | 26 - 27 High Street | 191 yd | |
| Costa | 119 High Street | 200 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 121 High Street | 215 yd | |
| Mio Fiore | 123 High Street | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Club, The | Staff Accomodation, 3 The Croft | 1 yd | |
| The Plume Of Hungerford | The Plume, 113 High Street | 223 yd | |
| John O'Gaunt, The | John O'gaunt Inn, 21 Bridge Street | 377 yd | |
| Borough Arms | Borough Arms, 77 High Street | 393 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern Station Road | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Gourmet Oriental | 17 High Street | 168 yd | |
| Hungerford Kebab House | 128 High Street | 247 yd | |
| Hungerford Fish & Chips | 44 High Street | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 15 High Street | 179 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Everland Road | 397 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Tennis Club HUNGERFORD TENNIS CLUB HUNGERFORD TENNIS CLUB THE CROFT | tennis courts | 90 yd |
| Herongate Leisure HERONGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Hungerford Primary School FAIRVIEW ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 568 yd |
| The War Memorial Ground BULPIT LANE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Town Ground TOWN GROUND TOWN GROUND BULPIT LANE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 103.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 103.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.