Houghton.
“Watermill, water meadows, and one of the prettiest greens in the county.”
Halfway between Huntingdon and St Ives on a horseshoe bend of the Great Ouse, Houghton is anchored by the National Trust owned Houghton Mill, one of the last working watermills in the country. The Three Horseshoes faces the village green, the church bells still ring on Sundays, and the riverside footpath in both directions makes for one of the best walks in the area.
Postcode area: PE28
At a glance
Average sold price
£495,000
To Cambridge
25 min
Ofsted (primary)
Good
Population
~750
Why people love it
Houghton Mill
National Trust 18th century working watermill, milling flour for sale on most weekends.
Riverside Ouse walks
Direct path to St Ives in one direction, Hartford and Huntingdon in the other.
Year round community
Houghton Feast in the summer, the village fete, an active village hall.
Schools
- Houghton Primary School
- Hinchingbrooke School
Eat, drink & shop
- The Three Horseshoes
- Houghton Village Shop
Getting around
- Huntingdon Station, 10 min
- A14, 5 min
- St Ives, 5 min
The Houghton property market.
We sell and let homes in Houghton regularly. See what we have on the market right now, or get a free valuation specific to your road.
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If you're a landlord, our managed lettings service includes full Renters' Rights Act 2026 compliance, gas and EICR scheduling, monthly statements and a named property manager for every property.
Houghton, in answers.
What is Houghton Mill?
Houghton Mill is a National Trust owned 18th century working watermill, one of the last functioning watermills in the country. Flour is still milled on site and sold to visitors on most weekends. It's the village's defining landmark and a regular destination for families and day trippers from across the region.
Is Houghton a nice village to live in?
Houghton has one of the prettiest village greens in Cambridgeshire: postcard timbered cottages around a working pub (The Three Horseshoes), the National Trust mill, and direct river walks in two directions. The community is active year round, and many homes have been in the same family for decades. People rarely leave.
Where is Houghton in Cambridgeshire?
Houghton sits on a horseshoe bend of the Great Ouse, between Huntingdon and St Ives. The A14 is reached in under five minutes, Huntingdon Station in about ten, and you can walk along the river into St Ives in around 20 minutes.
What is the average house price in Houghton?
Average sold prices in Houghton are around £495,000, reflecting the village's conservation character and the limited supply of period properties around the green. Modern infill homes sit lower.
How far is Houghton from Cambridge?
Around 25 minutes by car via the A14. Houghton is also well placed for the St Ives guided busway, which runs into central Cambridge in around 30 minutes if you'd prefer not to drive.
What schools are in Houghton?
Houghton Primary School is the village primary, rated Good by Ofsted. Secondary age children mostly attend Hinchingbrooke School in Huntingdon, which is Outstanding rated.
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Thinking of moving to Houghton?
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