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 miles
- Nuneaton 21.9 miles
- Rugby 19.6 miles
- Loughborough 13.9 miles
- Kettering 19.5 miles
- Kettering Town 19.6 miles
- Corby 15.9 miles
- West Bridgford 21.7 miles
- Long Eaton 22.3 miles
- Hinckley 17.1 miles
- Grantham 24.9 miles
- Coalville 16.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Houghton on the Hill Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Thurnby & Houghton Ward 1.4 miles
- Gaulby Parish 1.5 miles
- King's Norton Parish 1.6 miles
- Frisby Parish 1.7 miles
- Keyham Parish 1.8 miles
- Thurnby and Bushby Parish 2 miles
- Little Stretton Parish 2.1 miles
- Great Stretton Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Billesdon Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Scraptoft Parish 2.4 miles
- Stoughton Parish 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Houghton on the Hill
LE7 9HX, LE7 9GD, LE7 9GU, LE7 9HD, LE7 9HU, LE7 9LX, LE7 9GW, LE7 9HP, LE7 9GA … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 20.1 miles
- Birmingham International Airport 33.7 miles
- Leicester Railway Station 5.5 miles
- Syston Railway Station 6.2 miles
Hotels near Houghton on the Hill Ad
- St Martins Lodge 4 6.1 miles
- Belmont Hotel Leicester 4 5.5 miles
- Voco Leicester 4 5.8 miles
- Novotel Leicester 4 6.2 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester 4 6.2 miles
- Nevill Arms Inn 4 9.6 miles
- Bridge House Barn 5 5.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston 4 5.2 miles
- Winstanley House 4 7.6 miles
- Ibis Leicester City 3 5.5 miles
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 miles
- University of Leicester University 5.5 miles
- Belgrave Library Library 5.7 miles
- Welford Road Stadium, Leicester Tigers Stadium 5.8 miles
- Highcross Shopping centre 6.1 miles
- The King Power Stadium Stadium 6.2 miles
- Bradgate House Historic site 10.1 miles
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 14.6 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles
- Normanton Park Estate 15.9 miles
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 16.6 miles
- Battle of Bosworth Field Archaeological site 17.4 miles