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Hemingford Grey & Houghton

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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 41 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
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
15.9(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.54(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-7%)
Other theft
4.59(-17%)
Burglary
4.43(+59%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 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
Detached33£569,762
Flats6£166,000
Semi-Detached12£350,000
Terraced16£262,500

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

PE289ED

Lea Road

PE282AP

Green Lane

PE282BD

St Ives Road

PE282BG

Mill Street

PE282BU

Hill Estate

PE282BW

The Lanes

PE282DT

Sawtry Way

PE289WL

Payn Close

PE282AG

Manor Close

PE282AR

Townsend Close

PE289BJ

High Street

PE289DS

Glebe Road

PE282AY

Chapel Lane

PE289DX

St Ives Road

PE282ET

Durham Way

PE289DP

Madeley Court

PE289EG

Long Lane

PE289EL

Stepping Stones

PE282JR

Rhymers Gate

PE282AF

Splash Lane

PE282AU

Huntingdon Road

PE282BF

Hill Estate

PE282JZ

Upland Industrial Estate

PE289DE

Church Lane

PE289DR

High Street

PE289EJ

Weir Close

PE275DL

Skylark Place

PE282AX

The Green

PE282EA

Bennett Road

PE289DF

Church Street

PE282EH

Bath Crescent

PE282FH

Huntingdon Road

PE282HE

Oxford Close

PE282HZ

Chester Close

PE289EU

Dendys

PE282BB

Mill Street

PE282FY

Edith Coote Drive

PE282AZ

Mill Street

PE282DZ

Pine Hill Park

PE289DA

The Thorpe

PE289EH

Weir Road

PE289BS

Burlington Way

PE289EQ

Marsh Lane

PE275DJ

Dunnock Way

PE282FQ

The Elms

PE282HA

Buckingham Close

PE282HP

Somerset Road

PE289DL

The Vineyard

PE282HD

Buckingham Close

PE282NR

Kings Ripton Road

PE289BN

High Street

PE289EE

Gunnings Way

PE289WW

Long Lane

PE282FN

Huntingdon Road

PE282AW

Warren Close

PE282BY

Sawtry Way

PE282FG

Huntingdon Road

PE289BW

Braggs Lane

PE289DQ

Mill Lane

PE289WP

Pound Road

PE282GP

The Avenue

PE289DW

The Rampleys

PE282HN

Somerset Road

PE282HS

Westmorland Avenue

PE289DB

Langley Way

PE282BP

Meadow Lane

PE282DH

Houghton Hill Road

PE289WN

Mitchell Close

PE282AQ

Rectory Lane

PE282BL

St Ives Road

PE282FL

Huntingdon Road

PE282HJ

Bedford Avenue

PE289EB

Green Close

PE289BU

Haley Close

PE275HD

Victoria Terrace

PE275HG

Hemingford Road

PE282HF

Gloucester Road

PE289WH

Douglas Close

PE282GQ

Ransome Close

PE282JB

Cambridge Square

PE282JD

Comet Road

PE275HE

Hemingford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.