A Group of Neighbors Won a Collective $1.3 Million in the Lottery

Residents of Brookmans Park, a village in Hertfordshire, England, won a shared prize of £1 million (about $1.3 million) in the People's Postcode Lottery's Millionaire Street draw. The winning postal code, AL9 6PT, belonged to seven neighbors who each held tickets as part of the lottery’s monthly subscription.

Prize Distribution Among Winners

The total prize was divided among seven people, with each ticket valued at approximately £83,333 ($109,000).
Samesh Kumari, a retired fashion firm owner, received one of the largest portions—£249,999 ($328,000)—since he held three tickets. He had taken a subscription in memory of his late mother, Chanchal Kumari, about four months prior.

“I think mum would be really proud,” Samesh Kumari said. “I'm not sure I did, but she was right. I've only been playing for about four months. To have won so quickly is amazing. When I signed up, I was thinking about mum. This is extra special.”

About the Lottery and Neighborhood

The People's Postcode Lottery announced the winning code in their latest weekly draw. The residents of Brookmans Park are celebrating their unexpected fortune, which came from a subscription-based lottery where tickets are linked to postal codes.

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Erin Clack, a Staff Editor at PEOPLE, has over 15 years of experience writing about fashion, parenting, and pop culture.

Summary

A close-knit neighborhood in Brookmans Park shared a £1 million lottery prize, with one winner dedicating his share to his late mother, highlighting the personal meaning behind their unexpected windfall.

People.com — 2025-11-01