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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 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

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

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

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 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)

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
Semi-Detached	29	£350,000	£273,500	£302,500	£370,000	£498,000
Terraced	12	£302,500	£212,750	£261,250	£325,000	£365,100
Flats	7	£195,000	£150,000	£157,500	£273,750	£370,500
Detached	60	£522,500	£360,000	£431,375	£695,000	£1,176,250

10 years median price trend in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

All postcodes in Houghton, Hemingford & Fenstanton

PE289QX

Hilton Road

PE289WN

Mitchell Close

PE275ES

London Road

PE289BZ

Westmeare

PE282AH

Church Walk

PE289DT

The Apple Orchard

PE289AG

Rideaway

PE275HF

Hemingford Road

PE289QA

Graveley Way

PE289LH

Hilton Road

PE289RD

Willow Road

PE289AT

New Road

PE282AE

Huntingdon Road

PE282DF

Leslie Green Road

PE289JD

Low Road

PE289DN

Meadow Close

PE282BU

Hill Estate

PE289BP

Goretree Road

PE289RB

Willow Road

PE289JY

Orchard Gardens

PE289LA

High Street

PE289LL

Peartree Close

PE289BU

Haley Close

PE282FY

Edith Coote Drive

PE289WL

Payn Close

PE282DQ

Ansley Road

PE289HU

Low Road

PE275DJ

Dunnock Way

PE289NP

New England

PE289QQ

Sallows

PE289BS

Burlington Way

PE289DQ

Mill Lane

PE282BJ

St Ives Road

PE289ET

Willow Road

PE282FW

Meadow Lane

PE289LY

Lancelot Way

PE289PH

Park Close

PE289WP

Pound Road

PE289JP

Honey Hill

PE289EH

Weir Road

PE289QF

Four Acres

PE289PY

Hilton Court

PE289JB

Cambridge Road

PE289WJ

Newman Court

PE289EQ

Marsh Lane

PE289JT

Fen Road

PE275EU

London Road

PE289EP

Margetts

PE289NY

Flackdale Road

PE282AD

Huntingdon Road

PE275DR

Tern Drive

PE289JW

Church Lane

PE282AZ

Mill Street

PE289EL

Stepping Stones

PE282FQ

The Elms

PE282GQ

Ransome Close

PE289NJ

Church End

PE289QP

The Gables

PE275HH

Greenfields

PE289BQ

Norman Court

PE282BQ

Thicket Road

PE289LQ

High Street

PE289JH

Hall Green Lane

PE289PQ

Scotts Close

PE289WW

Long Lane

PE289JU

Cherry Tree Way

PE289NW

Westbrook

PE289HH

Moats Way

PE282JS

Mere Way

PE289EN

Marsh Lane

PE289DE

Church Lane

PE282AT

Laughtons Lane

PE282AX

The Green

PE275DH

Dunnock Way

PE282DX

Sawtry Way

PE289DR

High Street

PE289JS

Church Farm Cottage

Data Sources

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

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

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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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