| Coordinates: | 50.887, -0.565 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TQ 01 10 |
| Population: | 153 |
| Dialling code: | 01798 (Pulborough) |
Houghton is a small, largely rural parish in the district of Arun, West Sussex, in southern England. It sits on the fringe between the chalk downland of the South Downs and the lower valley of the River Arun, giving a mix of rolling fields, hedgerows and wetter pastureland; the landscape makes it popular with walkers and wildlife enthusiasts and gives a strong sense of countryside tranquillity despite being within easy reach of the coast.
Historically the community has agricultural roots and you’ll find a handful of listed buildings and a church with medieval origins that reflect that past. Today the parish remains small and village-centred, with a local economy still influenced by farming alongside residents who commute to nearby market towns such as Arundel and coastal centres; community life is quietly focused on local events, conservation and the maintenance of its rural character.
Postcode districts covering Houghton
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 19.3 miles31 km
- Portsmouth 23 miles37 km
- Crawley 22.8 miles36.6 km
- Worthing 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Guildford 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Waterlooville 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Bognor Regis 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Littlehampton 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Horsham 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Havant 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Farnham 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Haywards Heath 22 miles35.4 km
Neighbouring places
- South Stoke Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bury Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Madehurst Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Amberley Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Arundel & Walberton Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Burpham Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Arundel Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Warningcamp Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Bignor Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Watersfield Built-up area 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Slindon Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Lyminster and Crossbush Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
Example postcodes in Houghton
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 25.1 miles40.4 km
- Southampton Airport 34.8 miles56 km
- Amberley Railway Station 1.2 miles2 km
- Arundel Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Houghton Ad
- House Arundel 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Swan Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- The Pig in the South Downs - West Sussex 3 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Amberley Castle- A Relais & Chateaux Hotel 4 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Norfolk Arms Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Bailiffscourt Hotel & Spa 4 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Arundel Park Hotel 2 2.7 miles4.3 km
- The Arun View Inn 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Highdown – Brunning and Price 4 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Chequers Hotel 4 5.5 miles8.9 km
Local points of interest
- South Downs Hill 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Parham House Estate 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Fontwell Park Racecourse Recreation 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 4.8 miles7.6 km
- Climping Beach Beach 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Goodwood House Estate 7.5 miles12 km
- The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Goodwood Racecourse Recreation 7.7 miles12.5 km
- Goodwood Race Course Recreation 8.1 miles13 km
- Pagham Beach Beach 11.1 miles17.9 km
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Shoreham Library Library 13.2 miles21.2 km