Chapel Lane is in Lambourn, Hungerford and in West Berkshire district. RG17 8YA is located in the Lambourn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Lane, Lambourn, Hungerford, RG17 8YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG17 8XW, RG17 8XY, RG17 8AA, RG17 8XG, RG17 8XU, RG17 8XP, RG17 8XZ, RG17 8YY, RG17 8XQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG17 8YA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 38.4% | 32.4% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 36.8% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 16.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 10.3% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 52% | 44.6% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 38.1% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 13% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 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 | 22.7% | 20% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 7.3% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 9.8% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.6% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 30.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.8% | 95.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.8% 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 | 93.5% | 88.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 88.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Lane was 102.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 185.8% higher than the Downlands average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Downlands and the 80th highest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

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 Chapel Lane, Hungerford, West Berkshire Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-09-12 | £370,522 |
RG17 8YA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Other | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambourn CofE Primary School Greenways , Lambourn RG17 7LJ | 1out of 4 | 629 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baydon St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Ermin Street , Baydon SN8 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Valley | 10 High Street, Lambourn | 223 yd | |
| Goodies Cafe | 17 High Street, Lambourn | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelwright Arms,The | The Wheelwright Arms, 4 The Broadway, Lambourn | 52 yd | |
| George,The | George Hotel Market Place, Lambourn | 140 yd | |
| Valentines Tavern | Old School Yard High Street, Lambourn | 210 yd | |
| Royal British Legion, The | The Royal British Legion Upper Lambourn Road, Lambourn | 235 yd | |
| Lambourn Sports Club | The Lambourn Sports Club Bockhampton Road, Lambourn | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Pizza | 4 Pegasus Court, Lambourn | 57 yd | |
| The Rice Bowl | 21 High Street, Lambourn | 282 yd | |
| Nippy Chippy And Little India | 41 Newbury Street, Lambourn | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 4 High Street, Lambourn | 180 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lambourn Centre | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Lambourn Sports Club BOCKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 706 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.