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Hungerford is a very historic and traditional market town found in Berkshire. It is best known for its antique shops and fairs, as well as its boutique shops and beautiful scenery. Hungerford is found in the far west of West Berkshire, along the Kennet and Avon canal. It is bordered by stunning countryside, but has some great transport links out, which makes it a very desirable place to live.

For those who want to live in a countryside area, but within commutable distance to cities, then Hungerford is a great location to move to. There is so much on your doorstep when you live in Hungerford, including stunning bike rides, great pubs and restaurants and some fantastic public footpaths to walk down. The quiet rural area, is also home to a lot of excellent schools, which makes it a great place for families to live.

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Things to do in Hungerford

As mentioned before, Hungerford is very historic place and because of this the area comes with some great traditions to witness, such as ‘The Bellman’. The Bellman is sometimes seen walking around the town in a black top hat, carrying bells and a beadles pole. He delivers messages and leads parades. There is a stunning castle called Highclere castle that will take you back in time. If you are a Downton Abbey fan, you will love this, as this castle is where the series is based and filmed. Other local attractions include the Wilton Windmill and the Kennet and Avon Canal.

Schools & Education in Hungerford

There are some fantastic schools in Hungerford, with some great state primaries, as well as a number of prep schools nearby. These include, Pinewood, Cheam, Fareleigh, Thorngrove and Horris Hill. Some great Public schools in the area include Marlborough College, St Mary’s College, Bradfield and St May’s Calne. The prestigious collages of Eton, Winchester and Wellington Colleges are all within a thirty minutes’ drive away too.

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Local Places Nearby:

  • Crofton Pumping Station
  • Wilton Windmill
  • Littlecote House
  • Freeman’s Marsh
  • Walbury Hill

Towns: Newbury Removals, Marlborough, Lambourn Removals, Wantage, Swindon, Reading, Chilton Foliat, Great Shefford, Kintbury, Little Bedwyn, Froxfield, Ramsbury, Shalbourne, Stockcross, Ham, Inkpen, Aldbourne, Burbage, Hungerford Newtown.

Costs of living in Hungerford

The average salary of those living in Hungerford is £30k. There are many stunning properties that are within walking distance of the station at Hungerford, which is very attractive for London commuters. A four-bedroom house on one of Hungerford’s best streets costs around £750,000, with large family houses selling for over £1.5 million. Families often look for properties in villages that surround Hungerford, such as Kintbury.