Freemans Close is in Hungerford and in Newbury district. RG17 0QR is located in the Hungerford & Kintbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Freemans Close, Hungerford, RG17 0QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG17 0NU, RG17 0HP, RG17 0QW, RG17 0JR, RG17 0NT, RG17 0JD, RG17 0JE, RG17 0NS, RG17 0JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG17 0QR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 31.9% | 39.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 40.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (87%) 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 | 57.2% | 47.8% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 39.2% | 7.4% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 11% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around RG17 0QR this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 8.9% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 11.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 37.1% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.2% | 96.5% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 85.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 85.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freemans Close was 97.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% higher than the Hungerford & Kintbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freemans Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Hungerford & Kintbury and the 95th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Freemans Close, Hungerford, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-05-31 | £219,387 |
| 25 Freemans Close, Hungerford, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-01-22 | £150,902 |
| 25 Freemans Close, Hungerford, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-01-22 | £150,902 |
| 19 Freemans Close, Hungerford, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-07-31 | £155,318 |
| 10 Freemans Close, Hungerford, West Berkshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-07-28 | £139,786 |
RG17 0QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 415 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 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School Stag Hill , Chilton Foliat RG17 0TF | 2out of 4 | 2,704 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 | 1,362 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 | 495 yd | |
| Moonlight Restaurant | 43 High Street | 508 yd | |
| Cosy Coffee | 26 - 27 High Street | 523 yd | |
| Costa | 119 High Street | 584 yd | |
| Coffee #1 | 121 High Street | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, 20 Church Way | 400 yd | |
| Hungerford Club, The | Staff Accomodation, 3 The Croft | 420 yd | |
| Borough Arms | Borough Arms, 77 High Street | 543 yd | |
| The Plume Of Hungerford | The Plume, 113 High Street | 567 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | The Railway Tavern Station Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Fish & Chips | 44 High Street | 509 yd | |
| Hungerford Gourmet Oriental | 17 High Street | 576 yd | |
| Hungerford Kebab House | 128 High Street | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food, The | 15 High Street | 591 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Everland Road | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hungerford Tennis Club HUNGERFORD TENNIS CLUB HUNGERFORD TENNIS CLUB THE CROFT | tennis courts | 444 yd |
| Hungerford Primary School FAIRVIEW ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Herongate Leisure HERONGATE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 757 yd |
| The War Memorial Ground BULPIT LANE | grass pitches | 982 yd |
| Town Ground TOWN GROUND TOWN GROUND BULPIT LANE | grass pitches | 985 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.