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Houghton - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Houghton

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

C

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

B

Transport

B

Schools

Council	Arun
Crime Rate	✓average
Vibe	🐄 Rural

Is Houghton right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Houghton showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Houghton boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Burpham

village

3.4 km away

Wepham

village

3.9 km away

Arundel

town

4.5 km away

Warningcamp

village

4.5 km away

Coldwaltham

village

4.8 km away

Crossbush

village

5.4 km away

Burpham

village

3.4 km away

Wepham

village

3.9 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Limited

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Amberley

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

2 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Amberley CofE Primary School

Good

St Philip's Catholic Primary School, Arundel

Good

Bury CofE Primary School

Good

St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham

Requires improvement

Lodge Hill Residential Centre

Houghton House Prices

The average house price in Houghton is £404,375, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Houghton house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Houghton graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£404,375

Detached house prices

£696,250

Flats and maisonettes prices

£225,000

Semi-detached house prices

£408,250

Terraced house prices

£380,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 an average crime rate of 130.7 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas.

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%).