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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

PE289PL

Burgess Walk

PE289DJ

Mill Close

PE289NH

Church Lane

PE282JH

Farm Close

PE289LZ

Rookery Place

PE289PD

Chequers Croft

PE289LD

Swan Road

PE289AP

Abbots Close

PE289PN

Gardener Crescent

PE289AQ

Rideaway Drive

PE289HL

Cambridge Road

PE275DL

Skylark Place

PE282DJ

Ward Close

PE289AH

High Street

PE289AW

Common Lane

PE289AB

New Road

PE289DS

Glebe Road

PE289QL

Mooresbrook Close

PE282FH

Huntingdon Road

PE289DA

The Thorpe

PE282BP

Meadow Lane

PE282JG

The Orchards

PE289AY

River Meadow

PE289BX

Manor Road

PE289HS

Cambridge Road

PE289ND

Maze Road

PE289HB

Hampton Close

PE282AF

Splash Lane

PE282DZ

Pine Hill Park

PE282AA

Banks End

PE275WZ

Maytrees

PE289DF

Church Street

PE289AX

Barnfield

PE289BE

Oakfields

PE282DG

Wessell

PE289LN

Headlands

PE289PE

Westbrook Close

PE289LJ

Hilton Road

PE289RE

Willow Road

PE289DG

Church Street

PE289LP

Headlands

PE289QD

Church Leys

PE289BN

High Street

PE289BW

Braggs Lane

PE289AU

Chapmans

PE275HE

Hemingford Road

PE275HA

Limes Park

PE282BT

Brookside

PE289NF

Potton Road

PE289QH

Leechcroft

PE275GT

Enderbys Wharf

PE275BQ

Elizabeth Court

PE282FL

Huntingdon Road

PE289QB

Kidmans Close

PE289AR

Meadow Lane

PE289PZ

Chequers Court

PE282DY

Sawtry Way

PE289ED

Lea Road

PE282BB

Mill Street

PE289HQ

Cambridge Road

PE282DB

Thicket Road

PE282GP

The Avenue

PE289LF

Swan Gardens

PE275HQ

Vine Close

PE289HR

The Bumbles Church Lane

PE289EZ

Braefield

PE282BH

The Thicket

PE282AW

Warren Close

PE275NJ

The Brambles

PE275DQ

Goldcrest Road

PE289NS

Chapel Close

PE282BA

Bells Villas

PE275HG

Hemingford Road

PE289QY

Chequers Close

PE289BR

Crest Drive

PE282FG

Huntingdon Road

PE289FE

Pitfield Close

PE282BS

Houghton Hill

PE282BX

Hill Estate

PE289NZ

Sparrow Way

PE289NR

Tithe Close

PE289AD

Meadow Lane

PE289HZ

Conington Road

PE289ER

Marsh Lane

PE282BW

The Lanes

PE289AJ

Church Lane

PE289DW

The Rampleys

PE289EW

Sadlers Way

PE289NE

High Street

PE289LS

Oaklands

PE289PF

Grove End

PE282AU

Huntingdon Road

PE289BL

Rosenthal Terrace

PE289NL

St Ives Road

PE275ET

Low Road

PE282BF

Hill Estate

PE289BT

Priors Road

PE289BD

Archer Terrace

PE289QE

Little Moor

PE275WA

Pembroke Close

Data Sources

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