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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 35 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
35
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
16.54(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.36(-10%)
Other theft
3.69(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.59(-44%)
Burglary
3.29(+18%)
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 111 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 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
Detached63£530,000
Flats10£184,500
Semi-Detached22£350,000
Terraced16£302,500

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

PE282FJ

Huntingdon Road

PE282DF

Leslie Green Road

PE289BD

Archer Terrace

PE289LB

Conington Road

PE289LU

Rookery Way

PE289ND

Maze Road

PE289QP

The Gables

PE282BQ

Thicket Road

PE282BS

Houghton Hill

PE282DY

Sawtry Way

PE289AR

Meadow Lane

PE289NU

Smeefield

PE282AS

Huntingdon Road

PE282BE

Hemingford Grey & Houghton

PE282BX

Hill Estate

PE289AS

Common Lane

PE289AX

Barnfield

PE289PY

Hilton Court

PE289QA

Graveley Way

PE289RD

Willow Road

PE275EU

London Road

PE282DG

Wessell

PE289PL

Burgess Walk

PE289AQ

Rideaway Drive

PE289HB

Hampton Close

PE289QX

Hilton Road

PE289BX

Manor Road

PE289DH

Meadow Lane

PE289HR

The Bumbles Church Lane

PE289LT

Simmer Piece

PE275EZ

London Road

PE289BP

Goretree Road

PE289JS

Church Farm Cottage

PE275DR

Tern Drive

PE282AT

Laughtons Lane

PE275DQ

Goldcrest Road

PE275ET

Low Road

PE289DU

St Ives Road

PE282DB

Thicket Road

PE282DQ

Ansley Road

PE289JJ

Talls Lane

PE275NG

Limes Court

PE282BJ

St Ives Road

PE289BT

Priors Road

PE289PE

Westbrook Close

PE289QG

Scorney

PE289BZ

Westmeare

PE289EF

Pound Road

PE275NJ

The Brambles

PE289BG

Manor Road

PE289DY

Old Pound Close

PE289EP

Margetts

PE289AP

Abbots Close

PE289DZ

Daintree Way

PE289JQ

Chequer Street

PE289LQ

High Street

PE289BH

De Vere Close

PE289LP

Headlands

PE282FZ

Dormy Way

PE289AB

New Road

PE289FE

Pitfield Close

PE289JE

Hilton Road

PE289QH

Leechcroft

PE282JN

Loxley Green

PE289JA

Fenstanton Road

PE289LR

Tythe Piece

PE289NQ

Potton Road

PE282AN

St Margarets Road

PE282BA

Bells Villas

PE289AJ

Church Lane

PE289AW

Common Lane

PE289BY

Vicarage Fields

PE289GL

Grove Lane

PE289JB

Cambridge Road

PE289AT

New Road

PE289BE

Oakfields

PE289DN

Meadow Close

PE289JZ

High Street

PE275EX

London Road

PE282JG

The Orchards

PE289JW

Church Lane

PE289NB

The Green

PE289QW

Home Farm Close

PE282FX

Edith Coote Drive

PE275HA

Limes Park

PE275WA

Pembroke Close

PE289QS

College Court

PE289AA

High Street

PE289DG

Church Street

PE289LW

Headlands

PE275HH

Greenfields

PE282AA

Banks End

PE282AH

Church Walk

PE282BT

Brookside

PE282JH

Farm Close

PE289RB

Willow Road

PE289EN

Marsh Lane

PE289HL

Cambridge Road

PE289JD

Low Road

PE289JF

High Street

Data Sources

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