Town comparison
Hungerford vs Lambourn
Which is better to live in? 6.5 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Lambourn offers lower property prices by roughly 22%. Hungerford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Hungerford
£563,888
Lambourn
£461,722
Crime Rate
Hungerford
55.9
Lambourn
56.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hungerford
100.0%
Lambourn
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Hungerford
399.9
Lambourn
399.9
EPC Rating
Hungerford
70.7
Lambourn
70.7
Median Income
Hungerford
£34,724
Lambourn
£34,724
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Lambourn more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £461,722 versus £563,888 in Hungerford. The most affordable entry point in Hungerford is a flat at £305,857, while in Lambourn it is a flat at £82,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 271% pricier in Hungerford (£305,857 vs £82,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Lambourn prices grew faster — 49% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Hungerford (55.9 per 1,000) compared to Lambourn (56.4 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Hungerford is violent-crime, while in Lambourn it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Hungerford and Lambourn. Hungerford has 2 schools and Lambourn has 1 schools.
Hungerford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lambourn School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Hungerford | Lambourn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hungerford enjoy 399.9 Mbps on average, while Lambourn lags behind at 399.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Hungerford and 94.2% in Lambourn. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Hungerford and 75.5% in Lambourn.
Hungerford is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (400 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hungerford is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Lambourn's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Hungerford and £1,267 in Lambourn. 62.9% of homes in Hungerford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.9% in Lambourn.
Hungerford has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hungerford has a population of 5,184 while Lambourn has 3,141. Median household income is £34,723.7 in Hungerford and £34,723.7 in Lambourn. The median age is 44.5 in Hungerford and 44.5 in Lambourn. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Hungerford and 62.1% in Lambourn.
| Indicator | Hungerford | Lambourn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,184 | 3,141 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £34,723.7 | £34,723.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 38.4% |
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