Downlands is in East Garston, Hungerford and in Newbury district. RG17 7HQ is located in the Downlands electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Downlands, East Garston, Hungerford, RG17 7HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG17 7HF, RG17 7HJ, RG17 7HH, RG17 7HE, RG17 7HL, RG17 7JA, RG17 7JB, RG17 7EY, RG17 7HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RG17 7HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RG17 7HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.5% | 25.3% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 57.6% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 10.1% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.6% | 50.2% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.4% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 13% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 18.6% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 11.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 14.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 31.7% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 95% | 93.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.4% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downlands was 68.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.3% higher than the Downlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downlands has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Downlands and the 156th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Downlands, Hungerford, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2001-11-26 | £533,878 |
| 8 Downlands, Hungerford, West Berkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1998-10-05 | £428,891 |
| 5 Downlands, Hungerford, Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,800 | 1995-01-23 | £179,545 |
RG17 7HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RG17 7HQ 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 | 66 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shefford C.E. Primary School Wantage Road , Great Shefford RG17 7DB | 3out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambourn CofE Primary School Greenways , Lambourn RG17 7LJ | 1out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla's Kitchen | The Shop Back Street, East Garston | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Garston Social Club | East Garston Village Hall Back Street, East Garston | 227 yd | |
| Queens Arms Hotel, The | Queens Arms Newbury Road, East Garston | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Field Humphreys Lane | grass pitches | 304 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.13 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.