Mill Lane is in Lambourn, Hungerford and in Newbury district. RG17 8YN 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 Mill Lane, Lambourn, Hungerford, RG17 8YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG17 8YQ, RG17 8YZ, RG17 8XF, RG17 8XS, RG17 8PE, RG17 8XT, RG17 8PQ, RG17 8PT, RG17 8YR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG17 8YN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 21.3% | 29.8% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 46.3% | -11.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 10.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 50.6% | 51.2% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 29% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 14.5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 29.3% | 21.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 11.3% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 18.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.2% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 26.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 97.5% | 91.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 91.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 7.4% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 9.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.1% lower than the Downlands average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mill Lane has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Downlands and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfields Mill Lane, Hungerford, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £393,000 | 2020-03-17 | £473,029 |
| Mayfields Mill Lane, Hungerford, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-10-07 | £395,496 |
| Ash Cottage Mill Lane, Hungerford, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-08-25 | £455,783 |
| Faifield Mill Lane, Hungerford, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2013-04-05 | £461,860 |
| Ash Cottage Mill Lane, Hungerford, West Berkshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2002-04-10 | £534,132 |
RG17 8YN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RG17 8YN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Other | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambourn CofE Primary School Greenways , Lambourn RG17 7LJ | 1out of 4 | 653 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 | 5,141 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 | 456 yd | |
| Goodies Cafe | 17 High Street, Lambourn | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelwright Arms,The | The Wheelwright Arms, 4 The Broadway, Lambourn | 309 yd | |
| George,The | George Hotel Market Place, Lambourn | 384 yd | |
| Valentines Tavern | Old School Yard High Street, Lambourn | 422 yd | |
| Lambourn Sports Club | The Lambourn Sports Club Bockhampton Road, Lambourn | 462 yd | |
| Royal British Legion, The | The Royal British Legion Upper Lambourn Road, Lambourn | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nippy Chippy And Little India | 41 Newbury Street, Lambourn | 322 yd | |
| Pegasus Pizza | 4 Pegasus Court, Lambourn | 351 yd | |
| The Rice Bowl | 21 High Street, Lambourn | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Ltd | 4 High Street, Lambourn | 419 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lambourn Centre | health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Lambourn Sports Club BOCKHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 517 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 | 88.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.