Brookmans Park Neighbors Scoop £1 Million Lottery Prize

On November 1, 2025, a neighborhood in Brookmans Park, Hertfordshire, celebrated a remarkable stroke of luck. The residents of the AL9 6PT postal code were announced as the winners of the £1 million Millionaire Street prize in the latest weekly draw of the People's Postcode Lottery.

The substantial winnings were divided among 7 neighbors who had tickets as part of the lottery's monthly subscription. Each ticket was worth £83,333, with one resident, Samesh Kumari, claiming an even larger share of £249,999 after taking out 3 tickets in memory of his late mother.

Samesh, a retired fashion firm owner, expressed his joy at the unexpected windfall, saying, "I think mum would be really proud. She certainly believed. I'm not sure I did, but she was right." He plans to use the money to support his children's education and investments, as well as take a family vacation.

Nearby residents Khalid Mannan, Nivedita Bajaj, Daksha Maroo, and Andros Pantelli also won £83,333 each with their single tickets. The couples intend to use their winnings for trips to Canada, the United States, and Alaska, as well as home renovations and a 40th wedding anniversary celebration.

The Brookmans Park community is thrilled by the lottery win, with Daksha Maroo expressing, "It's really good to win with neighbors. It feels really special, and I'm pleased for them as well." The unexpected windfall has brought joy and excitement to the neighborhood, with residents making plans to share their newfound wealth with their loved ones.