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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

PE289LA

High Street

PE289AL

Church Lane

PE289EW

Sadlers Way

PE282FW

Meadow Lane

PE289QJ

Cross Farm Close

PE289QY

Chequers Close

PE289RF

Willow Road

PE282DJ

Ward Close

PE289DT

The Apple Orchard

PE289EZ

Braefield

PE289QZ

Manor Drive

PE289NA

The Green

PE289NG

Potton Road

PE289WJ

Newman Court

PE282AL

Victoria Crescent

PE289NR

Tithe Close

PE289PF

Grove End

PE275DH

Dunnock Way

PE275HF

Hemingford Road

PE275HQ

Vine Close

PE289BL

Rosenthal Terrace

PE289QB

Kidmans Close

PE289QD

Church Leys

PE289DJ

Mill Close

PE289ET

Willow Road

PE289QQ

Sallows

PE282DX

Sawtry Way

PE289EA

Pound Road

PE289HZ

Conington Road

PE289LD

Swan Road

PE289QF

Four Acres

PE289QN

Pecks Close

PE275DW

Wren Close

PE275ES

London Road

PE282AJ

Ware Lane

PE282DN

Huntingdon North

PE282JS

Mere Way

PE289ER

Marsh Lane

PE289NP

New England

PE289QR

Potton Road

PE289QT

The Paddocks

PE282AD

Huntingdon Road

PE282BH

The Thicket

PE289PG

Scotts Crescent

PE289PH

Park Close

PE289QE

Little Moor

PE282AE

Huntingdon Road

PE289BQ

Norman Court

PE289PQ

Scotts Close

PE282BN

Home Farm Road

PE289ED

Lea Road

PE289HQ

Cambridge Road

PE282AP

Green Lane

PE282BD

St Ives Road

PE282BG

Mill Street

PE282BU

Hill Estate

PE282BW

The Lanes

PE289AE

High Street

PE289NE

High Street

PE289NX

Mill Hill End

PE289NY

Flackdale Road

PE289LY

Lancelot Way

PE289WL

Payn Close

PE282AG

Manor Close

PE282AR

Townsend Close

PE289BJ

High Street

PE289DS

Glebe Road

PE289PN

Gardener Crescent

PE282AY

Chapel Lane

PE289DX

St Ives Road

PE289LX

Dove Close

PE289PZ

Chequers Court

PE289DP

Madeley Court

PE289EG

Long Lane

PE289EL

Stepping Stones

PE289HW

Bourdillon Close

PE289JY

Orchard Gardens

PE282JR

Rhymers Gate

PE289NH

Church Lane

PE282AF

Splash Lane

PE282AU

Huntingdon Road

PE282BF

Hill Estate

PE282JZ

Upland Industrial Estate

PE289AF

Royal Oak Lane

PE289DE

Church Lane

PE289DR

High Street

PE289EJ

Weir Close

PE289LL

Peartree Close

PE275DL

Skylark Place

PE275ER

Bridge Terrace

PE282AX

The Green

PE289BR

Crest Drive

PE289DF

Church Street

PE289LH

Hilton Road

PE289HS

Cambridge Road

PE289HU

Low Road

PE289HY

Cambridge Road

PE282FH

Huntingdon Road

PE289AU

Chapmans

PE289EU

Dendys

Data Sources

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