Houghton on the Hill
Built-up area in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.626, -0.998 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 67 03 |
| Population: | 1,524 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Houghton on the Hill is a small village in the district of Harborough, Leicestershire, England, sitting on a pleasant ridge of countryside a few miles to the north‑east of Leicester. Its elevated position gives wide views over surrounding farmland and the network of public footpaths that make the area popular for walkers; the village feels distinctly rural despite being within easy reach of nearby centres such as Market Harborough and Great Glen.
Historically a parish with medieval roots, Houghton on the Hill mixes older stone and brick buildings with more modern housing and retains a strong community vibe - a village school, church, local pub and clubs provide the social heart. Economically it combines traditional agriculture on the surrounding land with a significant commuter element today, and a lively programme of local events and volunteer groups helps keep village life active.
Postcode districts covering Houghton on the Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Nottingham 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Nuneaton 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Rugby 19.7 miles31.8 km
- Loughborough 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Kettering 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Kettering Town 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Corby 16.2 miles26 km
- West Bridgford 21.3 miles34.4 km
- Long Eaton 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Hinckley 17 miles27.4 km
- Grantham 24.8 miles39.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Thurnby & Houghton Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Keyham Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Thurnby and Bushby Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Gaulby Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- King's Norton Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Frisby Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Scraptoft Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Great Stretton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Little Stretton Parish 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Hungarton Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Stoughton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Billesdon Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Houghton on the Hill
LE7 9GD, LE7 9HS, LE7 9GH, LE7 9HH, LE7 9GG, LE7 9LY, LE7 9HX, LE7 9HT, LE7 9HW … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Birmingham International Airport 33.7 miles54.2 km
- Leicester Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Syston Railway Station 5.9 miles9.5 km
Hotels near Houghton on the Hill Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Voco Leicester 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Nevill Arms Inn 4 9.9 miles16 km
- Bridge House Barn 5 5.6 miles9 km
- Winstanley House 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Villare Leicester City Centre Hotel 5.9 miles9.6 km
Schools in Houghton on the Hill
- Houghton-on-the-Hill C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 4.5 miles7.3 km
- University of Leicester University 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Belgrave Library Library 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 5.9 miles9.5 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 14.9 miles24 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 15 miles24.1 km
- Normanton Park Estate 16 miles25.8 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 16.8 miles27.1 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 17.2 miles27.7 km