Hungerford

Hungerford
Town
Hungerford Town Hall
Town symbol
Hungerford Location within Berkshire
Area	27.52 km2 (10.63 sq mi)
Population	5,869 (2021 Census)[1]
• Density	213/km2 (550/sq mi)
OS grid reference	SU334681
Civil parish	Hungerford
Unitary authority	West Berkshire
Ceremonial county	Berkshire
Region	South East
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	HUNGERFORD
Postcode district	RG17
Dialling code	01488
Police	Thames Valley
Fire	Royal Berkshire
Ambulance	South Central
UK Parliament	Newbury
Website	Town 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.