Area360 logo

Find postcode

Hemingford Grey & Houghton

Interactive map displaying Hemingford Grey & Houghton

About

The Hemingford Grey & Houghton ward encompasses a rural expanse along the River Great Ouse in Huntingdonshire. It primarily consists of the villages of Hemingford Grey and Houghton, along with the smaller settlements of Wyton and Hartford. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land, river meadows, and traditional brick and thatch properties. The area maintains a quiet, residential character with local services centred on the village greens and high streets.

A notable historical feature is the Norman manor house in Hemingford Grey, considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in England. The riverfront provides a focus for recreation, with a towpath connecting the villages. The ward includes significant areas of protected floodplain, which shapes its open scenery and land use. Local community life is anchored by parish councils, village halls, and several historic churches.

Area overview

On average Hemingford Grey & Houghton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hemingford Grey & Houghton is £65,529 per year. There are 3 schools in Hemingford Grey & Houghton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hemingford Grey & Houghton is home to around 6,540 people, with a population density of about 281.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hemingford Grey & Houghton Population
6,540
Population density
281 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.76(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.23(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.66(-11%)
Burglary
5.5(+98%)
Other theft
4.74(-13%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,861
89.62%
Other White
270
4.13%
Other Asian
55
0.84%
Irish
54
0.83%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
46
0.7%
Total population: 6,540

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,208
41.61%
Level 3 (A level)
952
17.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
737
13.89%
No qualifications
598
11.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
450
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 5,307

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,087
40.53%
Owns with a mortgage
800
29.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
339
12.64%
Other forms of private rent
194
7.23%
Other social rented
187
6.97%
Total households: 2,682

Property prices in Hemingford Grey & Houghton

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £378,750 in Hemingford Grey & Houghton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hemingford Grey & Houghton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hemingford Grey & Houghton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£246,250
Terraced14£262,500
Semi-Detached18£352,500
Detached30£584,881

10 years median price trend in Hemingford Grey & Houghton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hemingford Grey & Houghton.

All postcodes in Hemingford Grey & Houghton

PE289DF

Church Street

PE282EU

Dorset Close

PE282DQ

Ansley Road

PE282BX

Hill Estate

PE275HE

Hemingford Road

PE275DJ

Dunnock Way

PE289BG

Manor Road

PE282AT

Laughtons Lane

PE282AQ

Rectory Lane

PE282BJ

St Ives Road

PE289EW

Sadlers Way

PE289DW

The Rampleys

PE275DL

Skylark Place

PE289BW

Braggs Lane

PE282DZ

Pine Hill Park

PE282FG

Huntingdon Road

PE282ER

Bath Crescent

PE289BU

Haley Close

PE282HY

Chester Road

PE282EW

Churchill Avenue

PE282FY

Edith Coote Drive

PE282FN

Huntingdon Road

PE282BD

St Ives Road

PE289DH

Meadow Lane

PE282BT

Brookside

PE289DX

St Ives Road

PE289DT

The Apple Orchard

PE282JA

Dorchester Way

PE289BS

Burlington Way

PE282ED

Cornwall Road

PE289DJ

Mill Close

PE282JZ

Upland Industrial Estate

PE282AY

Chapel Lane

PE289BZ

Westmeare

PE282EA

Bennett Road

PE282HP

Somerset Road

PE282HW

Bedford Avenue

PE289EP

Margetts

PE289BL

Rosenthal Terrace

PE282BG

Mill Street

PE289EQ

Marsh Lane

PE275HD

Victoria Terrace

PE282HE

Oxford Close

PE275DH

Dunnock Way

PE282HX

Cambridge Square

PE282BB

Mill Street

PE289EG

Long Lane

PE282FL

Huntingdon Road

PE282BH

The Thicket

PE289EN

Marsh Lane

PE282FQ

The Elms

PE289BE

Oakfields

PE289EU

Dendys

PE282DB

Thicket Road

PE282AZ

Mill Street

PE282HL

Churchill Avenue

PE282AG

Manor Close

PE282AA

Banks End

PE282FH

Huntingdon Road

PE289WP

Pound Road

PE282JD

Comet Road

PE289WN

Mitchell Close

PE282FX

Edith Coote Drive

PE289DY

Old Pound Close

PE289WW

Long Lane

PE282AL

Victoria Crescent

PE289DQ

Mill Lane

PE282DY

Sawtry Way

PE282AD

Huntingdon Road

PE289EF

Pound Road

PE275HQ

Vine Close

PE282AE

Huntingdon Road

PE275NG

Limes Court

PE282ES

Bath Close

PE289BN

High Street

PE289GL

Grove Lane

PE289DB

Langley Way

PE282BF

Hill Estate

PE282DS

Hartford Hill

PE289WL

Payn Close

PE289ED

Lea Road

PE282BY

Sawtry Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.