Hungerford vs Thatcham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Thatcham is about 22% cheaper on average. Thatcham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hungerford edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hungerford
£563,888
Thatcham
£461,971
Crime Rate
Hungerford
55.9
Thatcham
55.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hungerford
100.0%
Thatcham
85.7%
Avg Download Speed
Hungerford
399.9
Thatcham
412.7
EPC Rating
Hungerford
70.7
Thatcham
71.4
Median Income
Hungerford
£34,724
Thatcham
£35,852
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Thatcham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £461,971 versus £563,888 in Hungerford. The most affordable entry point in Hungerford is a flat at £305,857, while in Thatcham it is a flat at £201,770.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Hungerford (£305,857 vs £201,770).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hungerford prices grew faster — 28% vs -10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Thatcham (55.8 per 1,000) compared to Hungerford (55.9 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Hungerford is violent-crime, while in Thatcham 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 85.7% in Thatcham.
Hungerford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Thatcham School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hungerford | Thatcham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 85.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Thatcham enjoy 412.7 Mbps on average, while Hungerford lags behind at 399.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Hungerford and 93.8% in Thatcham. Gigabit availability stands at 75.5% in Hungerford and 77.3% in Thatcham.
Thatcham is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (413 vs 400 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Thatcham is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Hungerford's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,267 in Hungerford and £1,161 in Thatcham. 62.9% of homes in Hungerford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.8% in Thatcham.
Thatcham has more energy-efficient housing — 66.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Hungerford has a population of 5,184 while Thatcham has 25,537. Median household income is £35,851.7 in Thatcham and £34,723.7 in Hungerford. The median age is 44.5 in Hungerford and 41.4 in Thatcham. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Hungerford and 63.5% in Thatcham.
| Indicator | Hungerford | Thatcham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,184 | 25,537 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.4 |
| Median Household Income | £34,723.7 | £35,851.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 63.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 60.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.4% | 37.5% |
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