Postcode report
Is RG17 9TP a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RG17 9TP: area rating, property, schools and local change
RG17 9TP is a postcode in Hungerford & Kintbury, West Berkshire, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RG17 9TP, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RG17 9TP are safety and property market signals, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RG17 9TP is based on West Berkshire 018 Census 2021. It covers 6,476 residents, 49 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near RG17 9TP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RG17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £460k from 29 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RG17 9TP can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RG17 9TP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RG17 9TP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RG17 9TP
Is RG17 9TP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (bottom 50% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RG17 9TP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RG17 9TP?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for RG17 9TP?
LocaleIQ matched RG17 9TP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RG17 9TP?
The latest median sold price is £460k based on 29 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RG17 9TP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.