Town Pop. 1,327

Living in Houghton (Huntingdonshire): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Houghton (Huntingdonshire) comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 40/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 30 places in the PE28 postcode district.

The PE28 district averages 40/100, putting Houghton (Huntingdonshire) 11 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Houghton (Huntingdonshire) sits 12 points above the PE28 district figure of 28/100. Safety (94) and economic health (86) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PE28 postcode district.

51
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Houghton (Huntingdonshire) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ruddles Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Thicket Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Laughton'S Lane 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.445 · PM2.5 7.013 · PM10 12.073 µg/m³
72
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • Houghton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Wyton on the Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge12.9 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus15 mi
Peterborough City Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgerySpinney Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,550 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
55
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired37.8%Student2.7%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership80.8%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Huntingdon 3.2 mi
St Neots 8.9 mi
Cambridge North 14 mi
J14 A1(M) 6.7 mi
J15 A1(M) 9 mi
J31 M11 10.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Houghton (Huntingdonshire) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Hemingford Abbots 43 0.7 mi away ⇄
Wyton 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hemingford Grey 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Huntingdonshire) 56 1.9 mi away ⇄
Godmanchester 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
Huntingdon 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fenstanton 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Huntingdonshire) 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Needingworth 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Fen Drayton 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Stukeley 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Pidley 40 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Houghton (Huntingdonshire) a nice place to live?

Houghton (Huntingdonshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Houghton (Huntingdonshire) is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Houghton (Huntingdonshire)?

Houghton (Huntingdonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Houghton (Huntingdonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Houghton (Huntingdonshire) are Houghton Primary School and Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Houghton (Huntingdonshire) in total.

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Postcode districts in Houghton (Huntingdonshire)

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