| Council | Arun |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East village 19% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🐄 Rural |
The average house price in Houghton is £415,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Houghton house price trends over the last 30 years.
£415,500
£713,750
£227,000
£393,750
£411,000
Is Houghton a nice place to live?
Yes, Houghton is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in West Sussex. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle.
How safe is Houghton?
Houghton has a high crime rate for a South East village, with around 60 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 19% below the national average, and about average for West Sussex. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Houghton?
Houghton has 2 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Amberley CofE Primary School, St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Arundel, Bury CofE Primary School.
What are the demographics of Houghton?
The majority of residents in Houghton identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (90%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).