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Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton Population

10,039

Population density

254.8 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,070

90.35%

Other White

445

4.43%

Irish

0.87%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.73%

Indian

0.62%

Total population: 10,039

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	63	£530,000	£361,750	£452,500	£690,000	£944,975
Flats	10	£184,500	£150,000	£159,750	£231,250	£364,500
Semi-Detached	22	£350,000	£249,125	£296,250	£372,500	£478,250
Terraced	16	£302,500	£213,750	£263,750	£325,125	£382,750

10 years median price trend in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

All postcodes in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

PE289JX

Bell Lane

PE282BB

Mill Street

PE282FY

Edith Coote Drive

PE289AH

High Street

PE275HB

Greenfields

PE282AZ

Mill Street

PE282DZ

Pine Hill Park

PE289DA

The Thorpe

PE289EH

Weir Road

PE289JH

Hall Green Lane

PE289JL

Church Street

PE289NT

Rutland Green

PE289BS

Burlington Way

PE289EQ

Marsh Lane

PE289JT

Fen Road

PE289LF

Swan Gardens

PE289LJ

Hilton Road

PE289LZ

Rookery Place

PE275DJ

Dunnock Way

PE282FQ

The Elms

PE289AZ

Cedar Close

PE289DL

The Vineyard

PE289JR

School Lane

PE289LE

Walnut Tree Crescent

PE289NZ

Sparrow Way

PE289QL

Mooresbrook Close

PE289AG

Rideaway

PE289BN

High Street

PE289EE

Gunnings Way

PE289HH

Moats Way

PE289WW

Long Lane

PE275BQ

Elizabeth Court

PE275WZ

Maytrees

PE282FN

Huntingdon Road

PE289AN

Common Lane

PE289BF

Wrights Way

PE275GT

Enderbys Wharf

PE282AW

Warren Close

PE282FG

Huntingdon Road

PE289BW

Braggs Lane

PE289RE

Willow Road

PE289DQ

Mill Lane

PE289HJ

New Road

PE289JG

Huntingdon Road

PE289PA

Brook Side

PE289WP

Pound Road

PE282GP

The Avenue

PE289AD

Meadow Lane

PE289DW

The Rampleys

PE289NJ

Church End

PE289NS

Chapel Close

PE289DB

Langley Way

PE289LN

Headlands

PE289LS

Oaklands

PE282BP

Meadow Lane

PE289NN

Graveley Way

PE289PD

Chequers Croft

PE289WN

Mitchell Close

PE282AQ

Rectory Lane

PE282BL

St Ives Road

PE282FL

Huntingdon Road

PE289EB

Green Close

PE289NL

St Ives Road

PE289BU

Haley Close

PE289JN

Cranesbrook

PE275HD

Victoria Terrace

PE275HG

Hemingford Road

PE289FJ

Apple Tree Close

PE289JP

Honey Hill

PE289NW

Westbrook

PE289WH

Douglas Close

PE282GQ

Ransome Close

PE289AY

River Meadow

PE275HE

Hemingford Road

PE289HT

West End Road

PE289JU

Cherry Tree Way

PE289NF

Potton Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

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