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

A group of residents from Brookmans Park, a village in Hertfordshire, England, won the Millionaire Street prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Their postal code, AL9 6PT, was announced as the winner in the latest weekly draw.

Details of the Winning Prize

The total prize of £1 million (approximately $1.3 million) was divided equally among seven neighbors who held tickets as part of the lottery's monthly subscription. Each ticket was worth £83,333 ($109,000).

Winner's Story: Samesh Kumari

Samesh Kumari, a retired fashion business owner, won one of the largest shares—£249,999 ($328,000)—by holding three tickets. He took out a subscription four months ago in memory of his late mother, Chanchal Kumari.

"I think mum would be really proud. 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."

Samesh dedicated his win to the memory of his mother.

About the Author

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

"One neighborhood in England is feeling lucky! A group of residents scored the Millionaire Street prize in the People's Postcode Lottery."

The prize money will be shared among the neighbors who participated, marking a fortunate moment for the Brookmans Park community.

Author's summary: Seven neighbors in Brookmans Park collectively won $1.3 million in the People's Postcode Lottery, with one winner dedicating his portion to his late mother, highlighting a touching community victory.

People.com — 2025-11-02