Kennet Road is in Kintbury, Hungerford and in Newbury district. RG17 9XW is located in the Hungerford & Kintbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newbury. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kennet Road, Kintbury, Hungerford, RG17 9XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RG17 9XP, RG17 9XQ, RG17 9UL, RG17 9UH, RG17 9XJ, RG17 9XU, RG17 9XH, RG17 9XL, RG17 9XT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RG17 9XW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 54.9% | 49.3% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 45.1% | 50.7% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RG17 9XW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 43.4% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 37.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.3% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 10.2% | -5.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 49.8% | 53.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 15.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 17.8% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 16.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 22% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.4% | 95.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 94.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kennet Road was 14.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Chieveley & Cold Ash average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kennet Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Chieveley & Cold Ash and the 68th lowest crime rate of 490 local areas in West Berkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Kennet Road, Hungerford, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-05-17 | £344,751 |
| 46 Kennet Road, Hungerford, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-09-29 | £291,222 |
| 46 Kennet Road, Hungerford, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2017-03-17 | £307,804 |
| 30 Kennet Road, Hungerford, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2002-08-08 | £310,333 |
| 30 Kennet Road, Hungerford, West Berkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2002-02-26 | £268,532 |
RG17 9XW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintbury St Mary's C.E. Primary School Gainsborough Avenue , Kintbury RG17 9XN | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Inkpen Primary School Weavers Lane , Inkpen RG17 9QE | 3out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hungerford Primary School Fairview Road , RG17 0BT | 3out of 4 | 5,410 yd | Community 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 | 5,237 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies | 2 Church Street, Kintbury | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundas Arms | The Dundas Arms, 53 Station Road, Kintbury | 596 yd | |
| The Blue Ball | Blue Ball High Street, Kintbury | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Leisure Centre (Kintbury) JUBILEE CENTRE JUBILEE CENTRE INKPEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 398 yd |
| Gladstone Memorial Recreation Ground INKPEN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 426 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.