Houghton on the Hill
Parish in Harborough, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.622, -0.994 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 68 03 |
| Population: | 1,524 |
| Dialling code: | 0116 (Leicester) |
Houghton on the Hill is a compact rural parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, lying a few miles north‑east of Leicester. Perched on higher ground, the village name reflects its elevated setting and there are pleasant views across the surrounding Leicestershire countryside; the settlement has medieval roots and is still anchored by its traditional parish church and a number of Georgian and Victorian houses.
Today it feels like a classic English village with a village hall, school, green and recreation facilities and a modest mix of local businesses, though many residents commute into nearby towns and the city. Community life is active, with local clubs and annual events helping to retain a strong village identity alongside gradual housing development and the continuing influence of agriculture on the parish edges.
Postcode districts covering Houghton on the Hill
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Nuneaton 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Rugby 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Loughborough 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Kettering 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Kettering Town 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Corby 15.9 miles25.6 km
- West Bridgford 21.7 miles34.8 km
- Long Eaton 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Hinckley 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Grantham 24.9 miles40 km
- Coalville 16.8 miles27 km
Neighbouring places
- Houghton on the Hill Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Thurnby & Houghton Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Gaulby Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- King's Norton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Frisby Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Keyham Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Thurnby and Bushby Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Little Stretton Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Great Stretton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Billesdon Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Scraptoft Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Stoughton Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Houghton on the Hill
LE7 9GQ, LE7 9HB, LE7 9GE, LE7 9FG, LE7 9JJ, LE7 9HR, LE7 9GA, LE7 9HJ, LE7 9HW … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Birmingham International Airport 33.7 miles54.3 km
- Leicester Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Syston Railway Station 6.2 miles10 km
Hotels near Houghton on the Hill Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Voco Leicester 4 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Nevill Arms Inn 4 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Bridge House Barn 5 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Winstanley House 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- The Broadway Rooms 6.3 miles10.2 km
Schools in Houghton on the Hill
- Houghton-on-the-Hill C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Leicester Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles7.4 km
- University of Leicester University 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Belgrave Library Library 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.1 miles9.8 km
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6.2 miles10 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Normanton Park Estate 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 17.4 miles27.9 km