Hungerford

Hungerford
Town
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Hungerford is located in Berkshire
Hungerford
Hungerford
Location within Berkshire
Area27.52 km2 (10.63 sq mi)
Population5,869 (2021 Census)[1]
• Density213/km2 (550/sq mi)
OS grid referenceSU334681
Civil parish
  • Hungerford
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townHUNGERFORD
Postcode districtRG17
Dialling code01488
PoliceThames Valley
FireRoyal Berkshire
AmbulanceSouth Central
UK Parliament
WebsiteTown Council
List of places
UK
England
Berkshire
51°24′50″N 1°30′54″W / 51.414°N 1.515°W / 51.414; -1.515

Hungerford is a historic market town and civil parish in Berkshire, England, 8 miles (13 km) west of Newbury, 9 miles (14 km) east of Marlborough, 27 miles (43 km) north-east of Salisbury and 60 miles (97 km) west of London. The Kennet and Avon Canal passes through the town alongside the River Dun, a major tributary of the River Kennet. The confluence with the Kennet is to the north of the centre whence canal and river both continue east. Amenities include schools, shops, cafés, restaurants, and facilities for the main national sports. Hungerford railway station is a minor stop on the Reading to Taunton Line.

  1. ^ "Hungerford". City population. Retrieved 25 October 2022.