Hungerford vs Newbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Newbury is about 8% cheaper on average. Newbury has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hungerford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hungerford
£563,888
Newbury
£524,077
Crime Rate
Hungerford
55.9
Newbury
55.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hungerford
100.0%
Newbury
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hungerford
399.9
Newbury
422
EPC Rating
Hungerford
70.7
Newbury
69.8
Median Income
Hungerford
£34,724
Newbury
£36,718
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Newbury more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £524,077 versus £563,888 in Hungerford. The most affordable entry point in Hungerford is a flat at £305,857, while in Newbury it is a flat at £215,118.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Hungerford (£305,857 vs £215,118).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hungerford prices grew faster — 28% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 55.8 offences per 1,000 people, Newbury is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Hungerford's 55.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hungerford is violent-crime, while in Newbury 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 favours Hungerford: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Newbury.
Hungerford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newbury School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 15 schools (12 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hungerford | Newbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 12 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Newbury enjoy 422.0 Mbps on average, while Hungerford lags behind at 399.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Hungerford and 97.9% in Newbury. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Hungerford and 77.7% in Newbury.
Newbury is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (422 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hungerford is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Newbury's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Hungerford and £1,317 in Newbury. 62.9% of homes in Hungerford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Newbury.
Hungerford has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hungerford has a population of 5,184 while Newbury has 43,248. Median household income is £36,718 in Newbury and £34,723.7 in Hungerford. The median age is 44.5 in Hungerford and 43.9 in Newbury. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Hungerford and 63% in Newbury.
| Indicator | Hungerford | Newbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,184 | 43,248 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £34,723.7 | £36,718 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 37% |
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