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Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

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About

Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton form a group of parishes along the southern bank of the River Great Ouse. The area is characterised by riverside meadows, historic church spires, and a network of waterways, including the Old West River. Settlements here are connected by narrow lanes and a shared landscape of open fenland.

The Houghton Mill, a fully restored 18th-century watermill operated by the National Trust, stands as a working landmark. The area is defined by its relationship to the water, with boating, fishing, and riverside paths forming a central part of local life. The Hemingfords are noted for their thatched cottages and village greens bordering the river.

Area overview

On average Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton is £66,149 per year. There are 3 schools in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton is home to around 10,039 people, with a population density of about 254.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton Population
10,039
Population density
254.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.84(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.77(-33%)
Burglary
4.08(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.69(-42%)
Other theft
3.09(-44%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,070
90.35%
Other White
445
4.43%
Irish
87
0.87%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
73
0.73%
Indian
62
0.62%
Total population: 10,039

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,439
41.29%
Level 3 (A level)
1,357
16.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,140
13.69%
No qualifications
1,058
12.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
731
8.78%
Total 16+ residents: 8,328

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,957
44.99%
Owns with a mortgage
1,394
32.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
498
11.45%
Other social rented
308
7.08%
Other forms of private rent
74
1.7%
Total households: 4,350

Property prices in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £419,000 in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £2,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton 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 Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached29£350,000
Terraced12£302,500
Flats7£195,000
Detached60£522,500

10 years median price trend in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

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

All postcodes in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

PE289LX

Dove Close

PE282AR

Townsend Close

PE289QN

Pecks Close

PE289PA

Brook Side

PE289AE

High Street

PE289AL

Church Lane

PE282AN

St Margarets Road

PE289JJ

Talls Lane

PE289JG

Huntingdon Road

PE282DN

Huntingdon North

PE289QW

Home Farm Close

PE289AN

Common Lane

PE289LT

Simmer Piece

PE289BG

Manor Road

PE289QT

The Paddocks

PE275ER

Bridge Terrace

PE289EJ

Weir Close

PE289JZ

High Street

PE275NG

Limes Court

PE289JN

Cranesbrook

PE282FX

Edith Coote Drive

PE289DP

Madeley Court

PE282AJ

Ware Lane

PE289AA

High Street

PE289DL

The Vineyard

PE289EE

Gunnings Way

PE289JE

Hilton Road

PE282AL

Victoria Crescent

PE289HT

West End Road

PE275EX

London Road

PE282JN

Loxley Green

PE289HY

Cambridge Road

PE289AF

Royal Oak Lane

PE289NG

Potton Road

PE289HJ

New Road

PE282AG

Manor Close

PE289LB

Conington Road

PE289JQ

Chequer Street

PE282BE

Hemingford Grey & Houghton

PE289QZ

Manor Drive

PE282AS

Huntingdon Road

PE289JF

High Street

PE282BN

Home Farm Road

PE289QG

Scorney

PE289DU

St Ives Road

PE289AS

Common Lane

PE289LW

Headlands

PE289EG

Long Lane

PE289DB

Langley Way

PE289BF

Wrights Way

PE289DY

Old Pound Close

PE289EF

Pound Road

PE289DZ

Daintree Way

PE282AY

Chapel Lane

PE289PG

Scotts Crescent

PE289RF

Willow Road

PE289AZ

Cedar Close

PE289LR

Tythe Piece

PE289EB

Green Close

PE275HD

Victoria Terrace

PE289EU

Dendys

PE289JA

Fenstanton Road

PE289FJ

Apple Tree Close

PE289NT

Rutland Green

PE289QS

College Court

PE289NB

The Green

PE275DW

Wren Close

PE282FN

Huntingdon Road

PE275EZ

London Road

PE275HB

Greenfields

PE289BY

Vicarage Fields

PE289NA

The Green

PE289QR

Potton Road

PE282JZ

Upland Industrial Estate

PE282BL

St Ives Road

PE289BH

De Vere Close

PE289GL

Grove Lane

PE282FJ

Huntingdon Road

PE289WH

Douglas Close

PE282BD

St Ives Road

PE289LE

Walnut Tree Crescent

PE289NN

Graveley Way

PE289NQ

Potton Road

PE289DH

Meadow Lane

PE289NX

Mill Hill End

PE282JR

Rhymers Gate

PE289LU

Rookery Way

PE289QJ

Cross Farm Close

PE282AP

Green Lane

PE282AQ

Rectory Lane

PE289BJ

High Street

PE289JR

School Lane

PE289DX

St Ives Road

PE282BG

Mill Street

PE289HW

Bourdillon Close

PE289NU

Smeefield

PE289JL

Church Street

PE282FZ

Dormy Way

PE289EA

Pound Road

PE289JX

Bell Lane

Data Sources

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